In India’s affordable hatchback market, Maruti Suzuki has just made a big step forward in safety. The Alto K10 is already a popular choice for first-time purchasers and people who drive in the city. Now, as standard, it comes with six airbags, which you don’t see at this price range. This brave choice makes the Alto K10 the cheapest car in the country that protects its passengers so well.
🔒 Safety First: All Models Have 6 Airbags
Earlier limited to just dual front airbags, the updated Alto K10 now offers:
- Driver and passenger airbags
- Side airbags
- Curtain airbags
These are available across all four variants — Standard, LXi, VXi, and VXi Plus. In addition, safety is enhanced with:
- ABS with EBD
- Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
- Rear parking sensors
- 3-point seatbelts for all seats
- Engine immobilizer
This update puts the Alto K10 in the same league as more premium cars like the Celerio and Brezza, which recently also received a 6-airbag upgrade.
⚙️ Improved Performance: A Small Increase in Power
Maruti has also fine-tuned the engine. The 1.0-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine now produces:
- 68.5 PS (up from 67 PS)
- 91 Nm of torque (up by 2 Nm)
The CNG variant, however, retains its earlier figures:
- 57 PS
- 82 Nm
Transmission Options:
| Variant | Gearbox Options |
|---|---|
| Petrol | 5-speed MT / 5-speed AMT |
| CNG | 5-speed MT only |
Mileage (Claimed):
CNG: 33.40 km/kg
Petrol: 24.39 kmpl (MT) / 24.90 kmpl (AMT)
🛋️ Comfort and features stay the same
The list of features stays the same after the update. The Alto K10 still has:
- 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system
- Partially digital instrument cluster
- Controls on the steering wheel
- Air cooling by hand
- Sound system with four speakers
- Entry without a key
- Power windows in the front
These basic functions work well for driving in the city and on daily commutes.
💰 Prices and Competitors
The new Maruti Alto K10 costs between ₹4.23 lakh and ₹6.21 lakh (ex-showroom, all throughout India).
The Renault Kwid is a competitor.
Maruti S-Presso
The Alto K10 is the best bargain in its class for anyone who wants a car that is affordable, safe, and small enough to fit in the city.
📌 Why This Update Is Important
This modification is more than just a small tweak; it’s a big transformation in India’s entry-level automobile market. Maruti Suzuki is raising safety standards by putting six airbags in a car that starts at just over ₹4 lakh. This forces other companies to respond.
The Alto K10 is now the best choice for a cheap car that doesn’t skimp on safety.
🔗 Internal Links:
🌐 External Links (open in new tab, authoritative sources):
- Maruti Suzuki Official Website – Alto K10
➡️ https://www.marutisuzuki.com/alto-k10 - Bharat NCAP Safety Guidelines
➡️ https://bharatncap.com - CarDekho Review: Maruti Alto K10 2024 Update
➡️ https://www.cardekho.com/maruti/alto-k10
