If you’re on the hunt for a budget-friendly, city-friendly, and fuel-efficient car in 2025, it’s time to get excited—the Maruti Alto 800 is back, and it’s better than ever.
Maruti Suzuki has breathed new life into India’s favorite hatchback. The new Alto 800 for 2025 has been updated with a sharper design, smarter features, and even better mileage, all while keeping its legendary affordability intact. Let’s dive into everything that’s new with this compact marvel.
First Look: A Stylish Update Without Losing Simplicity
The new Alto 800 doesn’t scream for attention, but it certainly turns heads in a modest, no-nonsense way. The front fascia has been redesigned with a more modern grille and sleeker headlamps. The bumpers are more sculpted now, giving the car a slightly sportier presence on the road—something the previous generations never quite managed.
The dimensions have been slightly tweaked too. It’s still compact, but a bit wider and slightly longer, which helps with cabin space without compromising its city-friendly size.
Interior: Still Simple, But More Comfortable
Step inside, and you’ll find an upgraded dashboard layout, improved fabric quality, and a new 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system on the higher trims that supports Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. That’s right—you get smartphone connectivity in an Alto!
There’s also a digital-analog instrument cluster, USB charging ports, and more usable storage throughout the cabin. While the interior isn’t what you’d call luxurious, it’s definitely more premium than what the Alto 800 has offered in the past.
Performance and Mileage: Still a Mileage King
Under the hood, the 2025 Alto 800 carries forward Maruti’s reliable 0.8-litre petrol engine, now updated to meet BS6 Phase 2 norms. It produces about 48 PS and 69 Nm of torque—not groundbreaking, but just right for daily urban driving.
Where it shines, as always, is fuel efficiency. The updated Alto 800 boasts a mileage of up to 24.5 km/l (claimed), making it one of the most fuel-efficient petrol cars in its segment. And yes, there’s a CNG variant too, offering a claimed mileage of 33.1 km/kg, which is great news for budget-conscious drivers and fleet buyers.
Ride and Handling: Built for Indian Roads
Don’t expect sporty driving dynamics, but the Alto 800 continues to be light, nimble, and easy to park—perfect for tight city lanes and bumper-to-bumper traffic. The suspension has been tuned slightly for better comfort over rough roads, and it does a decent job absorbing bumps.
Safety: Stepping Up
With stricter safety regulations in place, the 2025 Alto 800 comes equipped with dual front airbags, ABS with EBD, reverse parking sensors, and a high-speed alert system as standard. While it may not offer six airbags or ADAS features, it’s a solid improvement for a car in this price bracket.
Variants & Pricing (2025)
The new Alto 800 is offered in four variants: Std, LXi, VXi, and VXi+, with both petrol and CNG options.
Pricing starts from around ₹3.99 lakh (ex-showroom) for the base variant and goes up to around ₹5.45 lakh for the fully-loaded CNG version. For what it offers, it’s still one of the most value-for-money hatchbacks on the Indian market.
Who Should Buy the 2025 Maruti Alto 800?
- First-time car buyers who want reliability and low running costs
- College students or city commuters who need a compact and easy-to-drive car
- Families looking for a second car
- CNG users or fleet buyers looking for mileage and affordability
Final Verdict: Still India’s Go-To Budget Car
The 2025 Maruti Alto 800 may not be the most feature-loaded or powerful car out there, but that’s never been its goal. It’s designed to be dependable, affordable, efficient, and easy to live with—and in all those departments, it continues to shine.
If you want a no-frills car that does the job without burning a hole in your pocket, the new Alto 800 is still a solid, sensible choice. And with its new-age updates and cleaner engine, it’s ready for another decade of being India’s everyday hero.