The past few years in India have seen a substantial rise in fuel prices. This hike in fuel rates has taken a toll on both car makers and buyers. It must be noted that customers have become increasingly reluctant in going for a new car, owing to the high running cost. As a result of this, sales figures have dropped down significantly, which has made sustenance quite tough for few. In times like these, for a car to be a success on a large scale, fuel economy and affordability are two things it has to live up to. There is no other brand that knows this better than Maruti Suzuki as it produces vehicles that are highly fuel efficient. Now, according to reports, Suzuki, its parent company, is planning to launch a new version of the Alto, called Alto Eco. If reports are to be believed then this car is going to deliver a fuel economy of around 35 kmpl.
This new model was unveiled at the 2013 Tokyo Motor Show and attracted a significant amount of attention. As of now, no timeline has been set by the manufacturer regarding its Indian launch but experts feel that it could happen soon. Suzuki, as per analysts, will be looking to introduce this car in Southeast Asian markets, such as Japan and Indonesia. Considering the design and expected specifications of this model, experts feel that the launch of this car in India is highly anticipated. It is being said that Alto Eco will be powered by a 660 cc engine that will be highly efficient.
In recent times, many car makers have started focusing on fuel economy while designing new models for the Indian market. Also, while marketing their products in India, auto companies have stressed on the mileage factor, which attracts a high percentage of buyers. Tata Motors, one of India's largest automobile manufacturers, recently launched the Nano emax, which is considered to be one of the most fuel efficient cars in the market. Not only this, a few reports had surfaced, suggesting that Tata Motors is looking to launch a diesel version of Nano as well. The Indian market, currently, has many cars that render excellent mileage figures, such as Alto 800, Chevrolet Beat, Ford Classic and Honda Amaze. Also, due to the expensiveness of petrol, car makers in India have started working on launching more diesel models. A great example of this is the decision of Honda to launch its first diesel car, Amaze, in India. Needless to say, the Japanese car maker has taken the right decision and it would be looking to increase market share when City diesel is launched.
The current Alto 800 is one of the most successful models in the Indian auto market. It has been clocking excellent sales figures in the country owing to its high affordability, fuel economy and compactness. Also, this model has played a huge role in ensuring that Maruti Suzuki remains at the top of passenger car segment. Industry experts feel that the success of Alto Eco is inevitable given the kind of response received by the current generation model. Notably, customers in India are highly attracted to models that return a high fuel economy.
