Maruti Suzuki Alto
| Maruti Suzuki Alto | |
|---|---|
Suzuki Alto (Chile) | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Maruti Suzuki |
| Also called | Suzuki Alto |
| Production | 2000–present |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | City car (A) |
| Body style | 5-door hatchback |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Maruti Suzuki 800 |
The Maruti Suzuki Alto is a city car manufactured and marketed by Suzuki through its subsidiary Maruti Suzuki primarily for the Indian market since 2000. The first-generation model was essentially the Indian version of the fifth-generation Suzuki Alto kei car (with larger engine options). The second generation was made as a standalone model, which was built on the same platform as the first generation. The third-generation model is built on the same underpinnings as the S-Presso.
Since 2006, the Alto has been India's best-selling car and crossed the 1 million production figure in February 2008 becoming the third Maruti model to cross the million mark in India after Maruti 800 and Maruti Omni and fourth overall joining Hyundai Santro. As of 2024, the Alto is the only one car in India has ever sold over 5 million units.