Alto has been the best selling car for over 10 years in a row
Country’s largest selling car Alto has touched a historic milestone of 30 lakh sales milestone. The 30 lakh sales mark has been achieved in 15 years and 6 months, Alto is the first car to do so. Ever since the launch, Alto has been always customers favorite because of affordability, attractive design, performance and high fuel efficiency.
Commenting on this extraordinary landmark, R S Kalsi, Executive Director, Marketing & Sales, Maruti Suzuki said, “Alto has constantly evolved to reflect the changing India. While Alto’s true essence lies in its remarkable fuel efficiency, performance, attractive price and low maintenance, it has a zippy and sporty design that appeals to customers. Over the years, Maruti Suzuki has kept the brand rejuvenated with the latest technology, features and design. Alto is being offered with features – airbag and Auto Gear Shift – at par with higher segment cars. These initiatives have helped enhance the brand’s connect with its customers and maintain its popularity.”
The journey of Alto towards 30 lakhs units
Moreover, over 3.8 lakh Alto have been exported to over 70 countries with Sri lanka, Algeria, Chile, UK and Netherlands being its top markets. Maruti Suzuki has worked at the front end to improve Alto with the latest technology and new features to meet the buyers expectations. At present, Alto comes with two engine options – 800 cc and K10 – and a CNG fuel variant. The company has recently installed the revolutionary clutch-less Auto Gear Shift Transmission (AGS) technology in the Alto and also comes with airbags and ABS.
