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Maruti Suzuki
Alto
Summary
The Maruti Suzuki Alto is widely praised for its affordability, fuel efficiency, and compact size, making it an ideal choice for city driving and first-time car owners. Users appreciate its low maintenance costs and reliability, often highlighting its practicality for small families. However, some reviews mention limitations in engine power, seating comfort, and performance on long drives, suggesting it may not be suitable for everyone’s needs.
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73%
Neutral
26%
Don't Buy
1%

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57 reviews
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  • AP
    Anuj Prasad
    on 20th June 2025
    5.0

    The first love of every Indian middle class family. it's the one of the best car according to their price and maintenance.

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  • NS
    NITHYA SREE
    on 7th October 2023
    2.7

    I found Alto 800 as cheap and best for using and getting trained by driving this modals and it is very compact for a nuclear families.

  • IK
    Ishika keshri
    on 6th October 2023
    3.2

    Great car! Good for short trips. Good for beginners. I would recommend everyone specially those who are just learning to drive a car.

  • HS
    Harihar Singh
    on 11th October 2023
    3.0

    Smaller size of the car is convenient to drive in small town

  • AV
    Ashika V
    on 7th October 2023
    3.4

    Alto is a very compact car which is good to squeeze through the city

  • KG
    Kartik Gupta
    on 4th October 2023
    3.4

    The car is very compact and good for city run with good fuel efficiency.

  • AK
    Avinash kumar
    on 20th September 2023
    5.0

    I think alto have better fuel economy and it has enough boot space for small family

  • CR
    Chanchal Rustagi
    on 9th October 2023
    3.0

    I bought this car for my conveince while travelling it is good car within our budget

  • D
    Dharun
    on 8th October 2023
    3.1

    My car is on of the easiest vehicle to survey at any place it's an simple and luxury which can perfect for me.

  • SR
    Sivasurya R
    on 6th October 2023
    3.4

    It is better for its fuel economy especially in the cities.

  • CR
    Chinmoy Rana
    on 11th October 2023
    3.5

    My car is best option for my family uses. Specially for the Famous fuel consumption

  • NY
    Nitin Yadav
    on 3rd August 2024
    3.8

    Good mileage good luck good performance best in local area

  • S
    swnkmr
    on 12th June 2025
    4.7

    Of all the cars I have been/ used, Alto 800 always holds a special place. It was the first car that my dad purchased in 2008, a silky silver Alto. We had that car for 7 years and exchanged in True Value with a Swift Dzire Zxi. We always missed the peppy Alto which lead to me buying Alto as my first car in 2022. Post a lot of personal/ professional commitments, I had to let go of Alto in exchange for automatics - Dzire Zxi AGS and Punch.EV. I still miss Alto in my garage!

  • A
    Ashwin
    on 30th October 2023
    2.5

    The Maruti Alto 800 is a popular micro hatchback car in India. It is known for its fuel efficiency, affordability, and easy maneuverability.

  • KS
    Kala SS
    on 8th October 2023
    3.4

    Comfortable in city. Parking space is less

  • S
    Sandeep
    on 4th October 2023
    3.7

    It's best for city driving like short drive. Long drive feels discomfort.

  • AG
    Anuradha Ganesh Yadav
    on 19th September 2023
    3.5

    I found Maruti Suzuki to be good with value as well as comfort.

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