Maruti Suzuki Alto K10: India’s Best First Car? 

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Coming from the hills, the Alto is a hot seller here. People from all walks of life own one. After the Omni was discontinued, this has become the de facto car for cab drivers in my town. My family has had 3 Altos to date. The OG Alto has been to places unimaginable, the old K10 was a highway car for my sister and my cousin has done many trips and back from Darjeeling. This car easily keeps up with the diesel engines when it is time to climb a steep slope. The Japanese know how to make punchy engines!

People will complain about a car's safety standards and then ride their bikes at 100+ with just a basic helmet.

In a world where Uber doesn't exist, I would hands down take an Alto!

Wow man ! You pulled such a better review for the alto than powerdrifts for the super meteor 😂 And kartikeya is looking so sharp ! Kudos man now your drags will be so much better. You have shed most of your weight😅

Just Bought one yesterday for 5.50 VXI+ lakhs only. It's a magnificent machine. It's safer, cheaper and bigger than any previous Alto. Moreover, for a minimalist person like me. It has everything I needed from my first car. I know that, I'll buy more cars in future but never gonna sell this.

The presentation and video editing top level. Excellent work guys #AsAlways ♥️

I think it's the perfect second car, good for nearby runabouts. Unfortunately I don't have the garage space for it, but if I did, this would certainly be a top choice.

My god, you people are making me fall in love with a frikking alto! Atleast till the halfway mark of the video

Thanks for your videos! This is what is missing in our Indian automobile journalism.

Especially loved the camera work on this video! Beautiful work as always. This is the automotive content that we deserved in India.

I've just started watching you guys for a month now. Phenomenal presentation, amazing hosts and very knowledgeable content! Keep up the great work team :)

The tall boy stance surely inspires confidence in new riders but while driving my grandpa's alto 2010 I felt it better around corners, it had a more of your own small little project car type feel to it. With it getting bigger surely is better to make it family friendly which is good in a way. Not hating on the new alto I think it's just me getting all nostalgic about driving the old sweet little alto. That's why i think the ignis now is very close to that alto in that stance and even better in handling it's like a car with lot of potential and provides that my own small little project car feel. Damn I miss that Sony aftermarket sound system in my grandpa's alto and my father's i10 2008.

Wow i never thought i be so interested in an altos review! You made it so grippy and relaxing at the same time! And hey looking sharp!

Love the format. Love the edit style.

Now it make sense to me when shumi said in the reboot "we are a movement about a movement" this is not just any entertainment or informative video,it's the passion of the journalists in the video(karthikeya and shumi),the art director,editor, cameraman,director.it sure is a movement and I'm glad to be a part of it.

This is such a fantastic review of the Alto K10. Maruti Suzuki must surely be thinking of hiring you at the moment. However, we would love to see a comparo of the Alto K10 with the Renault Kwid.

The quality of ur videos are top notch and the content is much more. Looking frwd for your views on Tata Nano

My family has owned the first gen k10 for 12 years now , it’s older than my younger brother . Still , it starts up after not being used for 6 months! (Both of the drivers of the family are out of town.) with the wider tires and lower build it handles soooooooo much better than the current alto . It’s cheap , fun and always there in case you need it

I think because of the high tax in India, manufactures are unable to lower the price of cars below a certain level. So, when they come up with a low priced car, there will be visible cost cutting everywhere. That is what happened with Alto and that is why the wow factor is missing. But still this price is higher for someone who is currently using a motorbike and dreaming to buy the first car. This Alto and the Brezza has the same 18% GST included on their ex-showroom price. The government should consider a sub category for entry level cars, where is GST is lower.(10% or lower) So that a 'two wheeler' family can upgrade to a car family. Otherwise the entry level cars will be expensive like this, and as you said in the video, people will consider a mid-varient Calerio or base-varient swift over this car. The presentation is unique. Keep it up.

Love your videos man!!!

I can’t imagine life without here in Shimla irrespective of how many other cars I have got. Amazing review guys….

What conversation man so professional the way you speak and your ability to present product is fabulous ❤

This new style of delivering content is just epic❤ One small suggestion, there should be some graphic or costume change between (at least) the first 2 shorts as otherwise it kind of gives an impression of the same video repeating for the first few seconds. I at least was about to move away and miss the rest of it. Thought this might be helpful for your team. Thanks!

Another top quality video from you guys, this is exactly what we want, informative journalism. Both Karthikeya Shumi remind me about Jeremy Clarkson & James May (whom I consider the best in the auto-journalism business). Top quality video guys. Talking about the car, it's only fit for Uber/Ola rides. Suzuki makes one of the most cheap looking cars in our country both externally & internally. For the price, I'd rather happily go with the Tata Tiago EV as a second car.

Jab mere paas Alto K10 thi aur mai logo ki baaten sunta tha jinke paas mere se acchi aur badi gaadi thi ki bhai hume gaadi modne me dikkat aati h choti jagah pe ground clearance ki problem ret mitti pe chalne ki problem. Mujhe lagta tha ki ye problems exist hi nahi krti hn log bina baat ki baat krte hn. Baad me pata chala ki mere paas K10 thi ye problems uske liye exist nhi krti thi😂😂

I moved from a 2008 i10 to a 2023 wagonR CNG the low end vibration that you mentioned on the K10C engine is quite evident.

I want to see their studio man!🔥

I love biking in the mountains but this time around i hired an Alto to drive through spiti and wow, the capability of this little machine just amazed me. It would just slip and slide it's way through some very rough patches where even the big boys in their Harriers and hectors would be struggling.

At last a clean and comparatively tastefully done video from an Indian channel..! 🔥

Nice shots, older alto felt like skateboarding on road while sitting on it, it's a weird feeling. Btw how do you guys do follow driving shots ?

As always, precise. Nothing more, nothing less.

Alto is a in a class of its own. Been to some really sketchy roads in Arunachal in my cousins Alto. Yes he is a skilled driver, but I'm not sure any other car could have made the journey more memorable.

Maybe a similar comparsion video to like the ola s1 vs tvs icube for cars in the same category would be great.

The quality of your videos never cease to amaze me!

Hi Kartik, been watching your reviews since CNBC days. I just found out that you have founded MotorInc. I thought you had disappeared! Good luck and best wishes to you and Shubhabrata. Subscribed.

People in the hills are definitely going to buy this as for taxis. They been waiting for the newer model for past couple of years. And man they drive it like crazy. But aint no respectful drivers as in Himachal. They give dippers even to the bike riders

People in the hills are definitely going to buy this as for taxis. They been waiting for the newer model for past couple of years. And man they drive it like crazy. But aint no respectful drivers as in Himachal. They give dippers even to the bike riders, even buses.

Its my first time watching ur channel and lemme tell you the calmness in ur voice is so addictive to listen and great review btw😅

Any reason why the S-Presso skipped a mention? I sat in an Uber recently and the ride was as plush in the city as my Corolla. And given the ground clearance of that thing, i would love to do some seriece off-road. Pair it with an AMT, its a serious errand boy in the city. Office commutes. I would live to hear a comparison between these 2 especially on the highways. As both of these fall almost in the same price

Great Video.!!

Was just considering alto as my city car!! And I saw this video 😊

Turn off ac then smash it 😂

K10 has always been a quick car. I remember back in ~2010 when the k10 was first launched it could do speeds of 140kph. Pretty fast for a car of its stature. It would have had a fan following if it wore a VW badge for sure.

After watching this video, I dearly miss the CHEVROLET SPARK. It is a car that came at a similar price point but was more value in terms of engine, cabin quality, fit and finish, space, sound insulation and dynamics. You got a lot more flash for a bit more cash in the Spark. I wonder, how the spark would look as an entry level car in the Indian market right now, assuming it to be updated with time. Do let me know your thoughts guys!

This channel is setting my standards high 💯

what i like about the Alto, throughout the years, is how if you put this 30 years back, no one would bat an eye its... timeless, and that makes is very cool

I just had to replace my 2012 Maruti 800 because it got me stranded during heavy rainfall under a cliff, a landslide could have easily taken me out, they're too frequent in Himachal. It was a great car, it went where the Fortuners dare not go and carried my family through snowstorms and muddy and broken roads. It was basic and agricultural, quite literally as it carried light machines and sometimes workers. I was going to get the K10 base variant but Maruti dealers were offering me 90k for my old Maruti 800. The TATA dealer was right next to it and I just went to check what price would they offer in exchange for my old car, they said 1.3lac. I hadn't planned on getting a TATA but the difference of INR40k was quite significant. So significant that base variant Alto K10 and base variant TATA Tiago were effectively the same price for me. It wasn't a difficult decision for me as I wanted to try something different and new, Maruti cars felt too familiar and the orange lights on the instrument cluster were a big turn off. I did the paperwork right there and got my Tiago the next day. It's quite agricultural as well, the low end torque is better than the K10 and it makes climbing steep mountain roads really really easy. It's wider, that is bothersome in narrow roads where you can barely fit 2 cars side by side and it is quite stressful when you are just centimeters away from a 100-200 foot deep cliff. The corner stability control is a plus as mountains roads are full of curves but I can't tell if it's working. Both car's feel worse than the Maruti 800. It was very communicative. The steering wheel, the brake pedal and the clutch would talk to me. Even a small stone could be felt through the steering of the M800. These new cars, the K10 and Tiago felt like nothing. I compare all cars with my Honda City because it has the best balance of ease, comfort and road communication. Maruti 800 was too light so having no power steering worked in its favour. The Tiago feels dead to me. The brake pedal isn't hard. It's too easy to push it to 100% without realizing it and even with ABS it's too dangerous for muddy and icy roads. Honda City feels soft initially but you have to put in some effort to push it to 100%. Same is the case with the accelerator. When you push it all the way down, it seems like it takes ~2 seconds to think if it should accelerate. In M800 and Honda City it is instantaneous. I didn't get to test the K10 properly because the sales rep was sitting right next to me. And initially during the test drive the Tiago felt smoother because of its delayed throttle response and better sound insulation. Tiago can be agricultural and is capable, just like my M800 was but it is not a driver's car. It just feels too numb and I don't know if K10 would have felt better as a driver. But I don't know if I made the right choice. Fuel consumption wise, I didn't. Safety wise, I did. Can't say about the rest, except for the uneven panel gaps in Tata vehicles. Maruti does a really good job with their measurements and tolerances. Requesting a Tiago and K10 comparison. They aren't that different from each other.

Can you do the Celerio next? I love the updated design on it!!

We have an alto bought in 2009, this tiny car has gone to so many places, and it's a treat to drive in the city. Even if we upgrade to a better car we'll be keeping the alto for the city.

I love the 80’s uncle styling. I don’t know if you were trying for that look but as someone from that era I can swear you would fit right in. I honeymooned in a Maruti 800. Travelled all over Sikkim, Bhutan and Darjeeling to the sound of Roza. 800 was a goat. It would just climb any hill. Cross any stream. I have moved on from Maruti 800, Alto and K10 to something substantial but I have very fond memories of the 800 and I am sure this successor is as good…even better. It’s a cute, simple dependable car. Really enjoyed the review. Thanks.

I would have never view an Alto review if it’s representation is not at this level. Kartikeya is looking sharp too. Nice vibe about the setup, keep it up. For the product - safety and quality will always be my concern. The way body panels (inner door) - I guess doors are part of “crumple zone” now!!

Give your director a raise! I need the video credits of all the artists involved. What a video!

Great video sir, I want to buy Alto k10 vxi 2023 model on road price 5.45 but I cunfused.. watching saveral video about Alto K10 .please suggest can I buy Alto K10 vxi or go for any other brand car and model..my Max budget is 6.. please reply sir

Sir I am a Suzuki owner and I am staunchly against Suzuki cars for the following reasons : 1. Poor crash safety. 2. Failure to recall cars despite known issues like steering coloumn failure in multiple models. 3. Servicing costs are similar/ higher compared to other brands when done from authorised service centers. It’s better to spend money on a safer car and on brands which won’t hide defects. I learnt this the hard way😢

You are the first person who emphasised higher seating position which is very crucial for India. Can you please make a video on list of cars that has high seating position like wagon r etc.?? Even some SUV feels like seating low like Mitsubishi outlander or Hyundai venue. It’s very confusing

Looking so sharp, Kartikeya !

The Kwid with the Suzuki 1.0 drivetrain would be the best of both worlds!

my family had one when my father was in Jharkhand , and it rains like hell during monsoon there, I remember my father had to go to a mining site which was all the way through dense jungles (unpaved roads) and a few valleys ..back then there were no roads and in monsoon it was all slush, but the alto out performed /out shined every other car that were travelling with us ,, post my fathers retirement , now that we live in Pune , i bought a Maruti (not Alto) , but only Maruti even though when every said to buy Creta or Verna , for me ,that rainy day in Jharkhand in car with my dad , car means Maruti (obviously wont say no to Merc/BMW or an Audi) and not Mahindra or Hyundai . Alto made me like small utilitarian cars. And yeah Maruti does feel like a family car,And this video brought some old memories , thanks for the video.

It's sad that the 800cc engine has been demised. This and the Nano 600cc engine were necessary for majority of Indians looking for a sub 5 lakh car.

The script creation must have been like walking a tightrope. You guys nailed it well. Diplomatically Highlighted the pros and also mentioned the cons! I agree, this car has variants crossing over different price segments. For an average Non-Car Guy who is a first time buyer, an Alto & the Suzuki badge will strike a chord of reliability & familiarity. An Uncle of mine was zeroing in on the Alto Vxi+ and I convinced him to get an Ignis Sigma, which is a far better car. At first he was unsure of Ignis as the name did not ring a bell, whereas Alto was familiar. That pretty much explains the power of the Alto Badge.

forget the car ,look at how dapper the host is , jokes apart great presentation and well covered ...👍

The type of automotive content all of us wanted but were not aware ourself !!!

Why is the power window switch below the centre console? I hate that. Its a pain to use.

Upgrades are gd but lookwise the old alto beats it hands down. Having learnt driving in i never had a problem with other cars. Miss that model

I never knew I would ever find alto interesting ! But hey here we are !

I have been a proud owner of Alto 800. I have driven it around 98k kms, and most of I have drived it around Ghats and Hills as I belong to Konkan region. It has been always a pleasure to drive Alto. It gives an extra kick while going Uphill, where Bigger cars get tired to go. Wonderful first car Alto 800 or K10, but now the price hike has been not good and Maruti has to give some more features it the Altos if compare to it competitors.

Owning an K10 since 2017 the top vxi(o) AMT. never had a complaint since, 70k+ and clocking over 70kms/day Not the best at everything, But does it's job as it should be doing. i'd like an advice also, recenty came across your "should you get and upgrade?" video, Also in the meantime our suspension and steering is having problems and we have got a minor dent on the bonnet, rest everything solid with proper service record should we go for and upgrade or fix and make it like new?

16 year old alto! Still going strong after years of abuse in my hands! ❤

Looking sharp Karthikeya

What about a detailed comparison between Alto K10 vs Swift vs Celerio ?

After moving to a Tiago NRG from an Alto 800, I don't think I can imagine ever getting back to an Alto, even as a secondary car. My alto has been used in cities, across cities on highways, and even in unpaved villages. It was a good Car, but for 5.11, not very good, and I'd get knee pains from the constant lever shifts. Rides with more than 2/3 average sized adults mostly became not too pleasant, with the engine grunting, the AC huffing, & the passengers puffing. And that damn seat height!! Highway rides were nervy beyond speeds of 85-90 (though it *DID* do speeds of even *120kms* 4 abreast😂). But it did have one thaing my Tiago does not have: SMOOTH engine. The Tiago is a VERY pleasant ride on highways, but inside the city, I miss my Alto's refinement. But probably wouldn't go back to it. Oh, I also forgot its _lack of_ heft/weight, which has its own set of problems, other than safety.

Wow! Thank you for bringing us such good quality content. No noise no nonsense absolute bliss. About Alto K10 …. Better with a Swift

First time saw "K" in such an outfit Looking great man 😇👍🏼 "K"10 on 10 😅

This video is a brave one.

Finally an episode on Lord Alto 👍🏼👍🏼

Hi, I'm a big fan. I'm a motorcycle enthusiast. Shumi and you have been my all time favourites. And when you two came together to start motorinc, I was like...oh man that's a dream team Anyways, moving to my question now. I recently bought an automatic Alto K10 for my dad and realised that while turning the steering doesn't come back to it's original position all the way by itself. I asked the service centre rep during the first service, he said "sir I've tried 2 other altos and they have the same steering experience" which meant that it might be the way altos steering is - cost cutting I'm assuming. Can you confirm if you experienced the same? (The steering not coming back to it's original position all the way by itself)

In 2011 my mom bought an Alto on road it cost 3.25 lakhs, still running strong, very useful in cities i have taken it off road due to its light weight it doesn't get stuck in mud often very friendly car to live with

I’m getting the VXI+ Manual at 5,60,000 on road. Is it a good deal now? I’m in Hyderabad.

Sir please tell us about SPRESSO

6.5lacs for the top model here in Assam!! I went for Tata Tiago XT for 6.9lacs

Man this minimal content is getting 🔥

Im from Ladakh. We dont have Uber or any other regular road transport. People here buy an Alto before a two wheeler. Kids as young as 16 start practicing in a second hand Alto. It has aa strong engine so people can travel in it to and fro the plains.

@Motorinc how about reviewing the new Wagon R

Any change in build quality? Compared to before

This review is compact and yet substantial; just like the car. That’s a nice parallel 👌🏻 Our Alto is going on 13 years. All stock parts except for tyres. It is truly a BOSS car. Somehow I prefer the older design (which embraced its smallness and used it as an advantage) rather than this new tall boy design which is trying to make the car feel and appear bigger than it is. Kwid and all is for amateurs and rookies. Experienced folk won’t step out of the Maruti stable for their small cars.

Can we have a video on fortuner please! I just know you guys have lots of take on that particular vehicle 😂

Is it just me or is the new alto a jibe at hyundai's i10 nios

If you had to buy a 3rd car which would basically be used as a city runner, so power and features don’t really matter. What would you guys recommend a base model EV or a ICE car like the Alto K10 or the Kwid?

Any plans for a video on its rival? 🤔It just got a update too

Respected Shumi and Karthikeyan Ji I know i might sound weird. But Super meteor and adv 390 both almost fall into same price bracket. Both are very potent , I even test rode both. Can U help out with the help of a video 😬😬😬😬😬🙈, Maybe this could be a good content as well..... Yours faithfully

reviewer's say that alto has become bigger but why does it feel a bit small when I saw it yesterday parked near my place

This video calls for an Alto K10 vs Renault Kwid comparision or a comprehensive Kwid 2023 review.

Mid spec celerio ,base swift and Ignis too

Can you do something on Beleno or Glanza

Alto K10 Lxi💥💥 most selling, most affordable car of planet Earth💥💥 most loved car..🎉🎉 Dream car to many families who dream to buy a car❤.. and the LXI version is the most practical version one should buy..🙏🙏

Yup my brother drives a verna , want a second car for city use he went and Inquire in Maruti, they told basic model start from almost 6 lakhs , No value for money anymore 😑

Can you turbocharge a maruti suzuki engine ?? If NOT then whats the best car engine to turbo charge in india..?

How much does a power window cost ???? Wantedly made this car look cheap, not even in top variants

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