The Maruti Alto 800 2025 is still among the favourite entry-level hatchbacks in India. Popular for its compact dimensions, fuel efficiency and low cost of maintenance, the new model carries forward with some minor tweaks that’ll attract a wider audience of city commuters and first-time car buyers.
Design and Styling
The 2025 version of the Alto 800 still looks cute and practical but with a few modern touches. At the front, there’s a refreshed grille, reprofiled bumper and new headlamp styling that makes it look a bit fresher. With its compact size, it is perfect for making manoeuvring through town and traffic easy.
- Front Design: New front grill and bumper
- Headlight : Halogen with clear lens
- Wheels: 13-inch steel wheels with hubcaps
- Body Style: Space-saver with functional design
Engine and Performance
The Alto 800 2025 is equipped with a 0.8L petrol engine that provides linear performance for city cruising and quick highway sprints. The engine churns out 40 bhp and 60 Nm of power and torque respectively and comes mated with a 5 speed manual gearbox. The short engine gives a practical fuel consumption and low running cost.
- Engine Capacity: 796 cc petrol
- Power: ~40 bhp
- Torque: 60 Nm
- Transmission: 5-speed manual
- Top Speed: ~120 km/h
Features and Technology
The Alto 800 2025 is loaded with modern city character to make your drive enjoyable. Concentration is on practicality but the features like power steering, driver side airbag along with basic infotainment for ease of operation. There may be some higher variants that will get a digital display, and smartphone connectivity.
- Safety: Driver airbag, ABS with EBD (on certain trims)
- Comfort: Power steering, HVAC system
- Infotainment: It gets very basic audio system with AUX/usb.
- Convenience Keyless entry on the higher trims.
Mileage and Comfort
Another major forte of the Alto 800 2025 is its good mileage of about 22–24 kmpl under normal driving conditions. It is light weight and compact which makes for easy parking and maneuvering in tight spaces. With 4 seat belts 4 Berth even small families have their place in the cabin.
- Mileage: 22–24 kmpl
- Seating Capacity: 4 adults comfortably
- Cabin Space: Compact yet functional
- Ride comfort : Softer suspension for city roads
Price and Variants
The Maruti Alto 800 2025 is available at a price of ₹3.5 lakh – ₹5 lakh (ex-showroom India) and is one of the cheapest cars in India. It is a rival to the likes of the Renault Kwid 2025, Datsun GO and Hyundai Santro 2025.
Conclusion
Maruti Alto 800 2025 continues to be a practical, efficient and reliable compact hatchback. The tasteless design, no-nonsense upkeep and the price that can still attract “Grasshopper” college graduates going on an allowance have made it the perfect choice for city commuters, college kids and other young first-time car buyers who need a simple set of wheels that costs little and works like there isn’t even a choice.
