The Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 specifications read like a lesson in doing more with less. The single 1.0 litre K10C petrol engine makes 68 bhp and 89 Nm, which is plenty for a car this light. That keeps the spec sheet short and easy to follow.
Gearbox choice is the main split. The 5 speed manual is the default, and the AGS is a 5 speed automated manual that shifts for you in slow traffic. The CNG version keeps the manual and swaps some power for a much lower running cost per kilometre.
Fuel figures are the headline number here. The petrol manual is rated at 24.39 kmpl and the AGS nudges ahead to 24.90 kmpl, while the S-CNG jumps to 33.85 km/kg. Few cars at any price match that thrift. You can see how each Alto K10 fuel type stacks up side by side.
On size, the Alto K10 stays tiny by design, so it slots into gaps larger cars cannot. It seats five at a push, with room enough for a small family and a weekly shop. The boot is modest but usable for city errands. Ground clearance is high enough for rough patches and speed breakers around town. The turning radius is tight, which makes three point turns simple in narrow lanes.
Safety kit covers the mandatory basics such as dual front airbags, ABS with EBD and a rear parking sensor. The higher trims add small comforts that make the daily grind easier. Read the numbers together and the picture is a cheap, honest, easy to own city car.
