Alto and S-Presso variants with less than 2 airbags discontinued, Alto base variant Price up by Rs. 1 lakh
In a move that will silence the general notion that A-segment cars lack safety features, Maruti Suzuki has updated the price list of its Alto and S-Presso in such a way dual airbags are standard across all variants of the 2 cars. Those variants which had anything less than 2 airbags have been discontinued in the process.
The variants that got discontinued include Alto STD, STD (O), LXI, S-Presso STD, and LXI. Earlier, customers had to pay an additional Rs. 7000/- for the second airbag in these variants.
The move has increased the starting price of Alto by almost a lakh Rupees while S-Presso too has witnessed a jump in price of Rs. 14,000/- for the base variant.
This aside, the Ministry of Road, Transport and Highways is also mulling to introduce a new rule that makes 6 airbags standard in all cars and the rule could passed as early as October this year. Though such a move is welcome, it must be seen how manufacturers might price their entry-level cars let alone fixing 6 airbags onto their bodyshells.
Updated Alto Prices:
| Variant | Price |
|---|---|
| LXI (O) | Rs. 4.08 lakh |
| VXI | Rs. 4.28 lakh |
| VXI+ | Rs. 4.42 lakh |
| LXI (O) CNG | Rs. 5.03 lakh |
Updated S-Presso Prices:
| Variant | Price |
|---|---|
| STD (O) | Rs. 4 lakh |
| LXI (O) | Rs. 4.43 lakh |
| VXI (O) | Rs. 4.69 lakh |
| VXI+ | Rs. 4.79 lakh |
| VXI (O) AGS | Rs. 5.19 lakh |
| VXI+ AGS | Rs. 5.29 lakh |
| LXI (O) CNG | Rs. 5.38 lakh |
| VXI (O) CNG | Rs. 5.64 lakh |