Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 2022– car dimensions: 3530 mm long, 1490 mm wide and 1520 mm high. Unladen weight is 740 kg. Boot space with the seats up is 214 litres.
The cabin is basic and practical for city use with a digital speedometer and front power windows on mid trims. Higher VXi+ grades add a 7-inch SmartPlay Studio touchscreen with Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, steering-mounted audio and voice controls plus four speakers. Manual air conditioning with heater is available from LXi upwards while the base skips it. Reverse parking sensors are standard across the range along with dual airbags, ABS with EBD and later ESP. No cruise control, reversing camera, AEB, blind-spot warning or lane keep appear on the equipment lists.
Boot space measures 214 litres with seats up. The opening is wide and unobstructed with a full-size spare underneath. Rear seats fold for extra room though no split or exact expanded capacity is listed.
The cabin feels lively and roomy for a small hatch with better front knee space and rear legroom than before, warm grey seats with beige accents, a digital speedometer, and practical storage. Higher grades add a 7-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto plus steering-mounted controls, front power windows, and manual air conditioning for everyday city comfort.
Petrol fuel efficiency 24.39 km/l MT and 24.90 km/l AGS. CNG 33.85 km/kg
Petrol fuel tank capacity 27 litres
Service every 10,000 km or 1 year
Standard warranty 2 years/40,000 km, extendable
Global NCAP 2-star adult occupant, 0-star child
Standard dual front airbags, ABS with EBD, reverse parking sensors, front seatbelt pretensioners and force limiters. ESP and six airbags now standard
The 1.0-litre Dual Jet Dual VVT petrol engine returns claimed figures of 24.39 km/l with the five-speed manual and 24.90 km/l with AGS. Factory-fitted CNG versions claim 33.85 km/kg. The petrol tank holds 27 litres.
Periodic servicing is due every 10,000 km or one year, whichever comes first, after the initial free inspections. The standard warranty runs for two years or 40,000 km and can be extended.
Safety equipment starts with dual front airbags, ABS with EBD, reverse parking sensors, pretensioner and force-limiter front belts, seatbelt reminders, speed-sensing door locks, and the HEARTECT platform. Later updates made six airbags and ESP standard across the range. Global NCAP awarded two stars for adult protection and zero for child protection on the dual-airbag model tested.
Keeping the car is straightforward thanks to the dense Maruti service network and low running costs typical of this segment. Follow the schedule in the owner’s manual for oil, filters, and fluids to maintain reliability.
Length 3530 mm, Width 1490 mm, Height 1520 mm, Wheelbase 2380 mm (Alto K10 2022-present)
Sources: manufacturer data, Maruti Suzuki press release PDF Aug 2022, CarDekho Alto K10.