India Maruti Suzuki Alto BS-IV :
Whatâs New in BS-4 Alto?
Strictly speaking, the car has no major changes other than engine, but to attract buyers and give them a âfreshâ feeling Maruti Suzuki has done a little cosmetic job which is noticeable only if youâre a close observer. A few of the changes over previous model includes:
- Fixed Headrests on Front Seats (Like A-Star)
- New Steel Wheels design
- Refreshed Tail Lamps
- Suzuki Monogram on tailgate
- Maruti & Alto Stickers, Instead of badges.
- Two Tone Dashboard
- New Instrument cluster
- New Upholstery
With the demise of the M800, the Alto now shoulders the dubious title of Maruti's cheapest car. Owning an almost decade old Alto, I cannot believe how much has been let go in the name of cost cutting. The new 2-tone dash appears to be a change for the sake of change !
The major change I can see from the engine bay pics is that the distributor's gone, I guess it's now a variation of the DDLI system found in the rest of the Maruti engines. I'm curious to know how Maruti has adapted it for the 3-cylinder engine. The EGR system also appears to be beefed up.
Maruti Alto
Bharat Stage(BS IV) -
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bharat_Stage_emission_standards
Courtesy:
First Pics-2010 BS 4 alto - Team-BHP
Exclusive: New BS 4 Maruti Suzuki Alto Pictures & Details! - The Automotive India
Specifications:
WEIGHT
Kerb Weight
ALTO 720 kg
ALTO LX / ALTO Lxi 735 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight 1165 kg
ENGINE
Swept Volume 796 CC
Engine Type FC Engine, 4 Valves
Per Cylinder MPFI
No. of Cylinders 3
Engine Control 32 Bit Computer
Maximum Power 47 PS @ 6200 rpm
Maximum Torque 62 Nm @ 3000 rpm
Transmission 5 Speed, All
Synchromesh, Manual
SUSPENSION SYSTEM
Front Mc Pherson Strut with
Torsion Type Roll Control Device
Rear Coil Spring Gas - Filled Shock
Absorbers with Three - Link Rigid
Axle and Isolated Trailing Arms
SEATING
Capacity 5 Persons
TYRES
Tyre Size 145 / 80 R12
DIMENSIONS
Overall Length 3495 mm
Overall Width 1475 mm
Overall Height 1460 mm
Wheelbase 2360 mm
Tread Front 1295 mm
Rear 1290 mm
Minimum Turning Radius 4.6 m
Ground Clearance 160 mm

