{"id":247832,"date":"2023-12-08T11:49:32","date_gmt":"2023-12-08T11:49:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/automotobuzz.com\/?p=247832"},"modified":"2023-12-08T11:49:32","modified_gmt":"2023-12-08T11:49:32","slug":"wagon-r-owners-views-on-maruti-alto-800-mileage-space-much-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/automotobuzz.com\/news-features\/wagon-r-owners-views-on-maruti-alto-800-mileage-space-much-more\/","title":{"rendered":"Wagon R owner’s views on Maruti Alto 800: Mileage, space & much more"},"content":{"rendered":"
BHPian RD410<\/strong> recently shared this with other enthusiasts.<\/p>\n My uncle bought a 2023 last batch Alto 800 BS6 and here are my observations. I drive a WagonR 1.1 F10D, so it will be my reference point.<\/p>\n Low slung nature<\/strong> – I like sitting close to the ground, gives a better feel of handling. Perhaps, Alto 800 was the last low-slung budget car. It’s so easy to squeeze through narrow gaps and tight spaces. But you sit so low that literally every other vehicle is taller than you. Other cars, SUVs, buses, trucks, everything come too close and try to push you away from your lane. It’s a scary experience, something that I never encountered in my WagonR.<\/p>\n Gear shifts<\/strong> – Alto 800’s cable-operated gear shifts are far better than my WagonR’s archaic linkage-type shifter. But the shifts are still not as good as other latest Maruti cars.<\/p>\n Light build<\/strong> – it has airbags and ABS, but it just doesn’t feel safe. On the flip side, its light construction and good ground clearance give it incredible bad road capability. So much so that it has earned the name ‘Lord Alto’.<\/p>\n Overall, the Alto 800 BS6 is a great choice for a small family. It’s any day better than buying a motorcycle\/scooter. It’s fun, peppy, comfy, efficient and extremely reliable. Sad that it’s no longer available.<\/p>\n Check out BHPian comments for more insights and information.<\/p>\nWhat I really liked<\/h2>\n
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What I didn’t like<\/h2>\n
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What I both like & don’t like<\/h2>\n