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Maruti launches top-end Alto 800 variant at 3.35 lakh

August 05, 2013 14:26 IST


Maruti Suzuki has launched the Alto 800 VXi with an optional airbag. The company had launched the VXi variant in the month of June. With the current upgrade, you can ask for a driver side airbag.

The Alto 800, launched in Diwali 2012, was the first Alto in India to offer an optional airbag. However the airbag could be specified only on the LXi variant, which was then the top-end variant.

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Maruti launches top-end Alto 800 variant at 3.35 lakh

August 05, 2013 14:26 IST

The prices for the Alto 800 VXi are given below. Note that all prices are ex-showroom, Mumbai.

VXi Non-Metallic:  Rs 335,000

VXi Metallic: Rs 339,000

Non-Metallic with airbag: Rs 354,000

VXi Metallic with airbag: Rs 358,000

As you can see, an additional Rs 19,000 is being charged for the single driver side airbag.

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The other features that the VXi variant comes with (in addition to the LXi version) are an integrated music system with a CD player, USB and Aux-in with two speakers, central locking, a rear spoiler, body side moulding, a left hand side wing mirror which is internally adjustable and a rear parcel tray.

Should you not wish to opt for an airbag on the VXi, you can do so on the LXi variant. Prices for the LXi Airbag variant are specified below (ex-Showroom, Mumbai).

LXi Airbag Non-Metallic: Rs 338,000

LXi Airbag Metallic: Rs 342,000

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Maruti launches top-end Alto 800 variant at 3.35 lakh

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The Alto saw sales stooped to 16,411 units in the month of May 2013. In fact, Maruti sold more Dzires than Altos for that particular month.

When we look at June 2013, things are beginning to appear usual with the Alto emerging on top with 20,077 units.

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