Maruti Suzuki Alto K10: Huge savings in CSD, know the price and features

Maruti Suzuki Alto K10: Whenever there is talk of cheap cars in the country, the name of Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 comes first in the mind. Now Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 is being made available to the soldiers of the country through CSD. In such a situation, the Maruti Suzuki Alto car is available at a very low price, as CSD gives huge discounts on GST on the car. Maruti has recently updated the CSD showroom prices of Alto K10.

Before knowing the prices of Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 in the Canteen Stores Department (CSD), let’s understand about CSD. CSD is an undertaking of the Government of India under the Ministry of Défense. There are 34 CSD depots in India in cities like Ahmedabad, Bag Dogra, Delhi, Jaipur, Kolkata, and Mumbai. It is operated by the Indian Armed Forces.

Food, medicines, household items, and cars are sold to the soldiers at affordable rates through these canteens. Customers eligible to buy a car from CSD include serving and retired armed forces personnel, widows of military officers, ex-servicemen, and defence civilians.

Now let’s compare the canteen price of the Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 with the ex-showroom price and find out how much can be saved by buying this car from CSD.

What is the difference between the two prices

Comparing the CSD and ex-showroom prices of Maruti Alto K10, it is found that the CSD price of Alto K10 is ₹75,000 to ₹90,000 less than the ex-showroom price.

The CSD price of the LXI variant of the 1.0-liter petrol manual of the Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 is ₹4,17,823. While the ex-showroom price of this model is ₹4,93,500. Thus, there is a difference of ₹75,677 on this model.

How much difference in which variant

The CSD price of the 1.0L petrol-manual VXI variant is ₹4,29,597, with a difference of ₹84,903. The VXI Plus variant is priced at ₹87,916. The Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 1.0L petrol-automatic VXI variant is priced up to ₹88,575, while the maximum difference for the VXI Plus is ₹90,329. The 1.0 CNG-manual VXI variant is priced at ₹87,565.

Maruti Alto K10 Features

The Alto K10 is based on the company’s updated platform Heartect. The hatchback has a new generation K-series 1.0-liter dual jet, dual VVT engine. This engine generates 49kW (66.62PS) of power at 5500rpm and a maximum torque of 89Nm at 3500rpm. According to the company’s claim, its automatic variant gives a mileage of 24.90 km per liter, and its manual variant is 24.39 km per liter. Whereas, the mileage of its CNG variant is 33.85 km per liter.

Alto K10 has a 7-inch floating touchscreen infotainment system. The company has already given this infotainment system in S-Presso, Celerio, and WagonR. Apart from Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, this infotainment system also supports USB, Bluetooth, and AUX cables. The steering wheel has also been redesigned. It has steering-mounted control for the infotainment system.

Features like Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD), Reverse Parking Sensors, and Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) will be available in this hatchback. Along with this, pre-tensioner and force limit front seat belts will also be available in Alto K10. Reverse parking sensors will also be available for safe parking. Many other safety features have also been provided in the car along with speed sensing auto door lock and high speed alert. You can buy Alto K10 in 6 color options Speedy Blue, Earth Gold, Sizzling Red, Silky White, Solid White, and Granite Grey.