Maruti Alto came way back in the early 2000s and has been one of the popular entry-level cars. While it lacks in features, it is reliable and perfect for city driving. There are some rumours about the new Maruti Small Car (Crosshiker) launching next year, to replace the Alto 800. Check out to know about the rumours.
For some time, there are speculations about the new Maruti Small Car (Crosshiker) which is going to replace the humble Maruti Alto 800. Alto competes with Renault Kwid and against it, Alto lacks certain features. For filling this gap, the new entry-level car by Maruti is speculated to come next year. It might also continue with the 1.0 Litre and 0.8 Litre engines and added a new one in its range. It is speculated to get a complete makeover with features such as dual-airbags and ABS as standard, Automatic Climate Control, Rear Parking Sensors, Infotainment screen in the top-spec trim and more. The Kwid is also expected to get a facelift next year, but currently, it gets some features that are expected in the new Maruti Small car. Once launched, expect it to start from Rs 2.7 Lakhs (ex-showroom). Read ahead to check out what the rumour is and will it be your first car?
The Renault Kwid has turned out quite a successful player in the entry-level segment in India. However, the car is still far from becoming a segment leader which continues to be the Maruti Alto 800. Continuously growing in the segment, Kwid still takes away chunks of sales figures of Alto. Mainly because of its sporty looks and updated technology, it is still preferred by a lot of Indians.
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New Maruti Small Car (Crosshiker) – Price:
The new Maruti Small Car, Crosshiker is expected to be priced between Rs 2.7 Lakh to Rs 4.5 Lakh (ex-showroom). The price, slightly higher than Alto, will provide for all the updated features and technology. The pricing will be perfect for any entry level as Kwid is also priced in the same range.
New Maruti Small Car (Crosshiker) – Launch Date:
The plans on Maruti Crosshiker are not made yet, as it did not feature in the Auto Expo 2018 too. However, it is expected to be launched by mid-2019 after the passing of BS VI engines. Hence, it is too early to comment on the launch date in India.
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New Maruti Small Car (Crosshiker) – Engine:
The car might come in two engine variants – 796cc 3 Cylinder MPFI and 999cc 3 Cylinder MPFI. The 796 CC engine will produce 47.3 BHP worth of power and 69 Nm worth of torque. On the other hand, the 999 CC engine offers 67.1 BHP worth of power and 90 Nm worth of torque. It is expected that the top variant might also give an optional AMT. The mileage expected is anything between 22 KMPL to 24 KMPL. The engine will be shared by both the Alto twins and Crosshiker.
New Maruti Small Car (Crosshiker) – Exteriors:
Although the design details of the new Maruti small car are still under the wraps, we expect it to feature SUV-like upright design and a high ground clearance. The car might get an aerodynamic design with LED headlamps and fog lamps as basic features. It is also speculated to come with a crossover design.
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New Maruti Small Car (Crosshiker) – Interiors:
The new Maruti small car might bet proper fabric upholstery and classy interiors. Maruti will be giving a bigger cabin space to the car with comfort features like back seat headrests, armrests and such. The top end version might receive a lot of updates but yet it isn’t confirmed. The update might include new styled steering wheel, facelifted dashboard and more.
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New Maruti Small Car (Crosshiker) – Features:
Renault Kwid offers a variety of features for an entry-level car. The top end variant offers touch infotainment system, digital clusters with gear shift indicators and the basic safety features. So, the new small Maruti car is expected to get modern updates like touch infotainment system, digital speedometer cluster, reverse parking assistant and daytime running lights. With these features, it can easily take on Renault Kwid. In terms of safety, it might get ABS with EBD and dual airbags.
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