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A
few
weeks
back,
after
delays
caused
by
the
godforsaken
pandemic
and
supply
shortages,
Mahindra
finally
revealed
its
electric
lineup
for
the
future
in
the
form
of
the
all-new
electrified
twin
peaks
XUV
and
the
Born
Electric
brands.

However,
one
EV
that
was
missing
on
the
15th
of
August
in
England
was
the
production
version
of
the
eXUV300
concept.
However,
that
has
now
changed
with
the
arrival
of
the
all-new
Mahindra
XUV400.

So
does
the
all-new
XUV400
herald
the
dawn
of
Mahindra’s
return
to
the
top
of
the
Indian
electric
market,
or
should
we
wait
for
the
upcoming
InGlo
platform-based
electric
lineup
from
either
the
electric
twin
peaks
XUV
or
Born
Electric?
We
drove
a
pre-production
version
of
the
upcoming
Mahindra
XUV400
near
the
manufacturer’s
facilities
in
Chennai
to
find
out…

Mahindra
XUV400
Exterior
Design
–
Retweaked
XUV300
With
A
Few
Extra
Copper
Details

The
new
electric
Mahindra
XUV400
is
a
retweaked
version
of
the
internal
combustion
engine-powered
XUV300
with
a
few
obvious
eXUV300-inspired
tweaks
and
of
course,
the
new
copper-coloured
highlights.

At
the
front
of
the
electric
XUV400,
Mahindra
has
quite
sensibly
closed
off
the
front
grille
section
and
front
bumper
thanks
to
the
lower
cooling
requirements
of
the
EV.

The
closed-off
front
grille
sports
the
new
twin
peaks
logo
as
well
as
arrowhead-shaped
inserts,
all
of
which
are
finished
in
copper.
Other
copper
highlights
can
be
seen
under
the
wraparound
headlights
and
on
the
front
bumper,
along
with
the
sides
sills
of
the
SUV
and
on
the
twin
peaks
logo
at
the
back.
The
other
major
copper
highlight
comes
in
the
form
of
the
roof
that
has
been
finished
in
a
glossy
copper
shade.

The
overall
profile
of
the
new
XUV400
remains
identical
to
the
XUV300
despite
its
increased
length
and
the
electric
SUV
rides
on
the
same
set
of
16-inch
alloy
wheels
that
we
see
on
its
ICE
sibling.
The
taillights,
though
the
same
shape,
feature
new
arrowhead-shaped
inserts.

The
new
Mahindra
XUV400
is
offered
in
five
colour
options:
Arctic
Blue,
Everest
White,
Galaxy
Grey,
Napoli
Black
and
Infinity
Blue
all
of
which
feature
a
dual-tone
roof
option
in
a
Satin
Copper
finish.

Mahindra
XUV400
Interior
&
Features
–
More
Of
The
Same

Step
inside
the
new
XUV400
and
the
changes
once
again
are
minimal
when
compared
to
its
ICE-powered
XUV300
sibling.
While
the
overall
layout
remains
the
same,
the
interior
is
now
finished
in
black
and
there
are
copper
inserts
for
the
surrounds
of
the
air
vents,
sound
and
A/C
controls
and
the
twin
peaks
badge
on
the
steering
wheel.
The
biggest
visible
change
comes
in
the
form
of
the
new
gear
selector
that
also
features
a
satin
copper
surround.

The
seats
are
comfortable
and
feature
ample
bolstering
to
keep
you
in
them.
The
XUV400’s
seats
sport
blue
stitching
which
looks
quite
nice.
Where
the
new
XUV400
doesn’t
feel
nice
is
when
you
move
your
fingers
around
the
car.
There
is
hard
plastic
almost
everywhere
and
the
piano
black
surrounds
for
the
central
console
are
an
absolute
finger
magnet
and
will
start
to
look
splodgy
after
only
a
few
hours
of
touching
buttons
and
moving
dials.

Speaking
about
the
centre
console,
the
7-inch
supports
both
Android
Auto
and
Apple
CarPlay
like
the
one
seen
on
the
XUV300.
However,
unlike
its
ICE
sibling,
the
new
XUV400’s
infotainment
unit
runs
Mahindra’s
new
AdrenoX
software
and
sports
the
automaker’s
Blue
Sense+
suite
of
connected
car
apps.
This
allows
for
features
like
OTA
updates
and
detailed
route
planning.
However,
we
were
unable
to
test
out
these
features
on
the
XUV400
we
drove
as
it
was
a
pre-production
unit
with
a
few
kinks
to
sort
out.

The
new
XUV400
comes
packed
with
features
including
dual-zone
climate
control,
a
single-pane
sunroof
and
cruise
control
among
others.
The
new
XUV400
also
packs
in
all
the
safety
tech
possible
with
6
airbags,
all-wheel
disc
brakes,
ISOFIX
anchors
for
child
seats
and
IP67
dust
and
water
resistance
rating
for
both
the
motor
and
battery
pack.

Mahindra
XUV400
Powertrain
&
Dimensions

The
Mahindra
XUV400
is
the
first
of
a
lineup
of
multiple
electric
SUVs
that
the
carmaker
plans
to
bombard
the
Indian
market
with.

The
XUV400
sports
a
single
electric
motor
that
power
the
front
axle
of
the
new
SUV.
The
Mahindra
XUV400’s
permanent
magnet
synchronous
motor
produces
147.5bhp
and
310Nm
of
peak
torque
which
is
sent
to
the
front
wheels
by
a
single-speed
gearbox.

The
Mahindra
XUV400
features
three
major
driving
modes
which
affect
the
power
delivery,
regen
and
steering
feel.
The
three
modes
are
dubbed
fun,
fast
and
fearless.
Also
seen
is
a
new
single
pedal
driving
mode
named ‘Lively’.

The
electric
motor
is
fed
by
a
39.4kWh
high-density
battery
pack
that
delivers
a
claimed
range
of
456
kilometres
in
modified
Indian
Driving
Conditions
(MIDC).

The
battery
pack
offers
three
different
charging
speeds
thanks
to
a
CCS2
type
charging
connection.
When
plugged
into
a
domestic
16A
domestic
socket
(around
3.3kW
AC)
the
0-100
per
cent
charging
time
is
a
massive
13
hours.
That
charging
time
can
be
halved
if
you
plug
the
XUV400
into
a
7.2kWh
plug
point.
The
fastest
charging
speed
on
offer
is
50kW
DC
charging
and
if
you
can
find
one
of
these
chargers
then
topping
the
battery
pack
from
0
to
80
per
cent
takes
just
50
minutes.

The
Mahindra
XUV400
is
a
well-proportioned
SUV
measuring
4,200mm
long,
1,821mm
wide
and
1,634mm
tall.
The
wheelbase
of
the
Mahindra
XUV400
electric
SUV
is
2,600mm
long
and
features
a
378-litre
boot.

Mahindra
XUV400
Driving
Impressions
–
Surprisingly
Spirited

The
Mahindra
XUV400’s
electric
powertrain
gives
the
all-new
electric
SUV
a
rather
spirited
driving
mode
thanks
to
the
instant
availability
of
torque
from
the
motor.
Mahindra
claims
that
the
XUV400
will
sprint
from
0-100km/h
in
just
8.3
seconds
and
onwards
to
a
limited
top
speed
of
150km/h.

The
three
different
driving
modes
–
Fun,
Fast
and
Fearless
–
change
the
steering
feel,
regen
and
performance
from
the
go
faster
pedal.
In ‘Fun’ mode,
the
top
speed
is
limited
to
95km/h
and
the
steering
feels
very
light
and
the
throttle
response
is
rather
lackadaisical.
The ‘Fast’
mode
uses
around
90
per
cent
of
the
power
from
the
motor,
which
allows
the
XUV400
to
sprint
to
a
top
speed
of
135km/h
thanks
to
a
quicker-responding
throttle
pedal
while
the
steering
feels
heavier
compared
to
Fun
mode.

In
the ‘Fearless’
driving
mode,
the
steering
feels
slightly
heavier
and
you
get
the
full
output
of
the
motor
when
you
put
your
right
foot
down
hard.
While
Mahindra
claims
the
production-spec
XUV400
will
be
limited
to
150km/h,
we
were
able
to
push
the
pre-production
unit
even
further
to
160km/h
at
Mahindra’s
test
track.
The
three
modes
also
feature
different
regenerative
braking
modes
with
regen
levels
getting
lower
as
you
switch
from
fun
to
fast
and
then
to
freedom.

Mahindra
has
also
added
a
new
single
pedal
driving
mode
called ‘Lively’
which
allows
one
to
drive
around
using
just
the
throttle
pedal.
While
brilliant
for
those
pissed
off
at
traffic
jams,
this
mode
is
also
one
for
those
bereft
of
deriving
any
pleasure
from
driving
a
car.

The
Mahindra
XUV400’s
suspension
is
a
bit
on
the
stiffer
side.
The
steering
feels
quite
light
at
slower
speeds
and
it
weighs
up
quite
nicely
which
inspires
confidence
at
triple-digit
speeds.
This
along
with
the
low
centre
of
gravity
means
that
the
XUV400
is
quite
happy
to
be
pushed
into
a
corner
with
body
roll
being
negligible.
We
were
only
able
to
drive
the
new
Mahindra
XUV400
on
the
smooth
tarmac
at
the
carmaker’s
test
facility
in
Chennai.
So
actually
talking
about
how
the
new
EV
takes
on
India’s
rough
roads
is
something
that
will
have
to
wait
for
a
proper
test
drive.

The
Mahindra
XUV400
sports
disc
brakes
all
around.
The
brakes
offer
good
bite
and
are
quite
progressive
and
the
pedal
is
also
easy
to
operate
offering
minimal
travel.
The
regen
braking
system
on
the
Mahindra
XUV400
is
quite
nice
and
helps
bring
the
electric
SUV
to
a
quick
stop.

We
weren’t
able
to
test
Mahindra’s
range
claims
as
our
pre-production
unit
didn’t
offer
any
outputs
regarding
the
same.
We’ll
have
to
wait
for
a
full
test
to
report
back
on
a
real-world
figure
for
the
range.
However,
NVH
levels
of
the
XUV400
were
very
good,
though
tyre
noise
does
tend
to
creep
into
the
cabin
at
higher
speeds.

Thoughts
On
The
Mahindra
XUV400
–
A
Rather
Nice
Starting
Point

The
Mahindra
XUV400
sees
the
Mumbai-based
carmaker
return
to
try
and
wrest
back
control
of
the
Indian
electric
car
market
from
Tata
Motors.
The
all-new
XUV400
is
larger
and
more
powerful
than
its
Tata
rival
and
offers
a
higher
claimed
range.
These
features
along
with
the
fact
that
the
new
XUV400
will
be
a
new ‘Mahindra
SUV’
should
ensure
that
more
people
flock
to
EVs
when
it
arrives
in
January
2023.

As
for
us,
we
hope
to
drive
the
new
Mahindra
XUV400
in
the
real
world
soon
to
get
an
even
more
detailed
view
of
what
this
new
dawn
for
Mahindra
Electric
has
to
offer
to
the
world.

Source

So
what
happens
when
the
carmaker
best
known
for
making
the
Indian
politico’s
favourite
SUV
–
the
Toyota
Fortuner
–
decides
to
come
out
trying
to
deliver
a
knockout
blow
to
the
Creta
in
the
first
round
itself?

Well,
you
get
a
rather
handsome
beast
with
an
overly
long
name
–
the
Toyota
Urban
Cruiser
Hyryder.
Sorry
but
that
had
to
be
said.
However,
that
Hyryder
name
should
give
you
an
inkling
of
Toyota’s
secret
KO
punch.
So
does
the
Toyota
Urban
Cruiser
Hyryder
have
what
it
takes
to
KO
the
Creta
or
is
just
too
much
hot
air
that
leaves
you ‘hy’ for
the
moment?
We
drove
the
Toyota
Urban
Cruiser
Hyryder
in
Bangalore
to
find
out…

Toyota
Urban
Cruiser
Hyryder
Exterior
Design
–
Sharp
But
A
Bit
Too
Fuzzy

Toyota
has
not
held
back
with
the
design
of
the
new
Urban
Cruiser
Hyryder.
(God,
that’s
a
mouthful).
However,
while
its
sharp
lines
give
it
a
very
stylish
look,
there
are
far
too
many
details
to
concentrate
on,
which
can
leave
your
head
a
bit
fuzzy.

Take
the
front
end
as
an
example.
The
Hyryder
has
gone
for
the
split
headlamp
look
which
has
become
quite
popular
with
the
SUVs
of
today.
There
are
twin
LED
daytime
running
lights
at
the
top
which
are
connected
to
the
Toyota
badge
at
the
centre
by
strips
of
chrome
that
also
run
through
a
crystal
acrylic
upper
grille
element.

Sitting
underneath
the
sculpted
front
bumper,
in
their
chrome-surrounded
enclosures
are
the
LED
projector
headlamps
that
surround
the
gaping
trapezoidal
lower
grille.
Underneath
this
grille
sits
what
appears
to
be
a
splitter
element,
though
it
seems
more
of
a
styling
thing
than
an
actual
aerodynamic
element.

The
sides
of
the
Hyryder
are
where
all
the
bulges
and
creases
take
centre
stage.
Viewed
from
the
side,
the
bonnet
creases
and
domes
seem
more
prominent.
The
Hyryder
features
some
rather
chunky
wheelarches
with
surrounds
made
from
plastic.
These
wheelarches
play
host
to
the
rather
good-looking
17-inch
alloy
wheels
that
look
to
be
a
size
too
small.
Other
design
elements
on
the
sides
include
the
black
ORVMs,
a
bit
of
chrome
on
the
windows
and
the
floating
roof
design
that
gives
the
D-pillar
a
dual-tone
look.

At
the
rear,
the
Hyryder
is
busy
as
usual
with
sleek
LED
brake
lights
connected
by
a
bar
of
chrome
hosting
the
Toyota
badge.
The
turn
signals
and
the
reversing
lights
are
housed
in
vertically
stacked
units
on
either
edge
of
the
sculpted
tail
section
of
the
SUV.
Other
features
at
the
rear
include
an
integrated
roof
spoiler
that
plays
host
to
the
third
brake
light
and
a
faux
skid
plate.

Toyota
Urban
Cruiser
Hyryder
Interior
–
Highly
Feature
Packed
Luxurious
Command
Centre

The
interior
of
the
Hyryder
is
where
you
begin
to
appreciate
Toyota’s
decision
to
cram
as
much
as
possible
into
its
Creta-rivalling
SUV.

The
Toyota
Hyryder’s
interior
features
a
dual-tone
black
and
brown
theme
which
looks
very
tastefully
done
and
gives
the
SUV
a
very
premium
feel.
There
are
soft-touch
materials
everywhere
and
the
large
panoramic
sunroof
makes
the
cabin
feel
very
spacious
and
airy.
However,
the
hard
plastic
sections
are
not
that
hard
to
find
and
do
feel
like
a
big
letdown.

The
multi-layered
dashboard
plays
host
to
a
digital
driver’s
display
on
the
right
and
a
9-inch
touchscreen
unit
at
the
centre
that
dominates
the
central
section
of
the
SUV.
The
Toyota
Hyryder
features
support
for
Android
Auto
and
Apple
CarPlay
and
can
take
commands
from
the
voice
assistants
from
both
Android
and
iOS.
The
display
also
acts
as
the
output
screen
for
the
360-degree
camera.

The
Toyota
Hyryder
features
a
host
of
connected
car
features
like
remote
ignition
on/of,
remote
AC
control,
door
lock/unlock,
stolen
vehicle
tracker
and
immobilizer
all
of
which
can
be
accessed
through
Toyota’s
app
and
can
also
be
triggered
using
a
connected
smartwatch.

Other
highlights
on
the
feature
packed
Hyryder
include
ventilated
front
seats,
sliding
front
armrest,
reclining
rear
seats
with
a
60:40
split
for
more
storage
if
you
need
it
(you’ll
definitely
need
it
thanks
to
that
tiny
255-litre
boot).
Other
features
include
a
heads
up
display,
paddle
shifters,
wireless
charging
pad,
rear
a/c
vents
and
USB
ports,
ambient
lighting
and
a
light
for
the
trunk
and
many
more.

Safety-wise,
the
Toyota
Urban
Cruiser
Hyryder
sports
six
airbags,
ABS
with
EBD,
vehicle
stablity
control,
hill
hold
control,
hill
descent
control,
all
wheel
disc
brakes,
3-point
seat
belts
for
the
rear
passengers
and
a
TPMS
system.

Toyota
Urban
Cruiser
Hyryder
Specs
&
Dimensions
–
A
Highlight
Reel
For
Mileage
Lovers

The
Toyota
Urban
Cruiser
Hyryder
features
two
powertrain
options
–
a
1.5-litre
mild
hybrid
system
from
partner
in
badges-swapping
crime
Maruti
Suzuki
and
its
own
1.5-litre
Atkinson
cycle
engine
with
a
proper
self-charging
hybrid
system
similar
to
the
one
seen
on
the
Camry.

The
Maruti-derived
mild-hybrid
setup
is
well
known
to
fans
of
that
brand
and
owners
of
the
smaller
Urban
Cruiser.
The
1.5-litre
N.A.
petrol
engine
is
paired
with
an
integrated
starter
generator
and
it
produces
101.65bhp
and
136.8Nm
of
peak
torque.
This
mild
hybrid
setup
is
offered
with
either
a
5-speed
manual
or
a
6-speed
automatic
transmission
which
send
power
to
either
the
front
wheels
or
all
four
depending
on
the
configuration
you
choose.

The
second
powertrain
option
is
the
self-charging
strong
hybrid
setup
(and
is
the
one
we
drove,
more
on
that
later)
with
a
1.5-litre
Atkinson
cycle
engine
and
a
single
electric
motor.
The
engine
produces
91.1bhp
and
122Nm
of
peak
torque
while
the
motor
delivers
79.1bhp
and
141Nm
of
peak
torque.

However,
peak
system
output
is
limited
to
just
114bhp
to
help
deliver
the
mind-boggling
claimed
mileage
figure
of
27.97km/l.
This
strong
hybrid
setup
is
only
offered
with
an
e-CVT
gearbox
that
sends
power
to
the
front
wheels.

The
Toyota
Urban
Cruiser
Hyryder
is
4,365mm
long,
1,795mm
wide
and
1,645mm
tall.
The
wheelbase
of
the
Hyryder
is
2,600mm
and
the
SUV
weighs
1,755
kilogrammes
in
its
heaviest
strong
hybrid
guise.

Toyota
Urban
Cruiser
Hyryder
Driving
Impressions:
Smooth
Operator
–
Fuel
Sipper
Maybe?

As
stated
earlier,
we
got
to
drive
the
Urban
Cruiser
Hyryder
in
its
strong
hybrid
guise.
Toyota’s
strong
hybrid
powertrain
is
built
for
sipping
fuel.
Unfortunately,
we
didn’t
get
to
test
out
Toyota’s
bonkers
mileage
figure
due
to
the
vagaries
that
surrounded
this ‘first
drive’.

However,
in
our
limited
time
behind
the
wheel
of
the
Toyota
Hyryder,
we
found
the
powertrain
to
be
tuned
to
sip
as
less
as
possible
of
the
black
gold
in
its
tank.
In
both
Eco
and
Normal
modes,
the
response
when
you
mash
down
the
accelerator
is
quite
lethargic
which
ramps
up
to
acceptable
levels
in
Power
mode
while
the
EV
mode
is
as
silent
as
the
grave.

The
battery
regen
mode
makes
one-pedal
driving
possible
in
the
Hyryder
which
does
sometimes
seem
like
witchcraft.
Thankfully,
all
the
boiling
and
toiling
under
the
bonnet
is
barely
noticeable
and
most
of
the
time
you
feel
like
you’re
driving
a
regular
petrol
car
made
for
Indian
conditions.
The
CVT
gearbox
seems
quite
laid
back
and
those
looking
for
a
bit
of
fun
will
hate
its
take
a
chill
pill
nature.

The
Hyryder
features
a
rather
stiff
suspension
setup
to
counteract
the
weight
of
the
batteries
for
the
hybrid
system,
which
sit
in
the
boot.
This
can
be
felt,
especially
at
the
rear,
when
the
SUV
goes
over
rough
patches
at
higher
speeds
(not
nice).
The
Hyryder
does
exhibit
a
fair
amount
of
body
roll
but
not
enough
to
feel
like
you’re
holding
on
for
dear
life
when
falling
off
a
merry-go-round.

The
steering
wheel
is
a
Maruti
Suzuki
parts
bin
special
and
the
feel
is
also
typical
of
the
brand.
At
low
speeds,
the
steering
feels
light,
which
should
help
in
city
conditions.
However,
at
higher
speeds,
we
do
wish
the
steering
wheel
felt
a
bit
more
weighty
in
our
hands.

The
brakes
on
the
all-new
Hyryder
are
discs
all
around
and
they
offer
quite
a
good
bit
of
bite
and
progression.
The
pedal
itself
does
not
offer
much
in
terms
of
travel
and
is
quite
easy
to
operate.

The
NVH
levels
inside
the
cabin
of
the
Hyryder
are
some
of
the
best
around.
We
were
barely
able
to
hear
the
outside
world,
especially
in
EV
mode,
which
was
a
bit
disconcerting.

Final
Thoughts
On
The
Toyota
Urban
Cruiser
Hyryder
–
Almost
A
Euphoria-Inducing
KO
Punch

The
Toyota
Urban
Cruiser
Hyryder
is
a
rather
brilliant
SUV
which
combines
some
rather
sharp
looks,
a
boatload
of
tech
and
some
witchcraft
levels
of
hybrid
goodness.
While
Toyota
does
seem
to
have
quite
a
brilliant
package
in
the
Hyryder,
we’ll
only
know
if
it
can
knock
out
the
Creta
when
the
Japanese
marque
reveals
the
price
tag
and
allows
us
to
actually
properly
test
the
SUV
in
the
real
world…

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Back
in
2014,
Maruti
Suzuki
surprised
the
Indian
car
market
by
plopping
its
K10
series
1.0-litre
engine
under
the
bonnet
of
the
humble
Alto.
With
its
bigger
engine
and
more
aggressive
styling,
the
Alto
K10
proved
to
be
a
popular
entry-level
offering
from
Maruti
Suzuki
before
it
was
discontinued
due
to
BS6
emission
norms
in
April
2020.

Now
though,
the
Alto
K10
is
back
in
a
more
rounded
cheerful
shape
that
promises
to
get
India
on
the
road
again.
So
does
the
new
Maruti
Suzuki
Alto
K10
retain
the
charm
of
its
predecessor,
or
is
that
curvy
cheerful
new
grille,
the
site
of
an
own
goal
from
India’s
largest
carmaker.
We
drove
the
new
Maruti
Suzuki
Alto
K10
in
Kochi
to
find
out…

2022
Maruti
Suzuki
Alto
K10
Design
&
Features
–
Cute
&
Not
Much
More

The
new
2022
Alto
K10
features
a
very
simple
design
that
features
a
few
eye
catching
points
that
should
hopefully
draw
customers
into
the
showrooms
to
get
their
first
car
with
its
Celerio-like
design.

At
the
front,
the
new
Alto
K10
sports
a
large,
gaping
grille
with
the
Suzuki
badge
sitting
above
it.
Also
seen
are
a
new
set
of
wraparound
halogen
headlights
that
sit
on
the
edges
of
the
bonnet.
The
Alto
K10
sculpted
front
bumper
also
features
a
sleek
central
intake
that
sits
under
the
new
grille.

The
sides
of
the
new
2022
Alto
K10
feature
a
few
more
character
lines
including
a
very
prominent
shoulder
line.
The
Alto
K10
features
indicators
mounted
to
the
side
fenders
and
a
set
o
tiny
13-inch
steel
wheels
shod
with
skinny
tyres.

At
the
rear,
the
Alto
K10
sports
a
small
integrated
spoiler,
a
set
of
squared
off
taillights
and
a
high
mounted
third
brake
light.
The
rear
bumper
like
the
one
at
the
front
looks
quite
sculpted
as
well.

Step
inside
the
new
Alto
K10
and
you’re
greeted
by
a
mostly
black
interior.
There
are
a
few
exceptions
to
this
rule
in
the
form
of
silver
highlights
on
the
steering
wheel
and
around
the
new
infotainment
screen.

Speaking
about
the
new
infotainment
unit,
the
Alto
K10’s
sports
a
touchscreen
display
measuring
7
inches
across
with
support
for
both
Android
Auto
and
Apple
Car
Play.
The
infotainment
setup
is
connected
toa
4-speaker
audio
system.

The
new
Alto
K10
also
features
a
digital
instrument
cluster
on
the
top-spec
VXi+
model
ahead
of
which
sits
a
new
steering
wheel
with
the
aforementioned
design
accents
and
controls
for
the
phone
and
volume
mounted
onto
it.

The
seats
provide
the
other
contrast
from
the
dark
black
of
the
interior
theme
with
grey
central
inserts
adding
a
bit
of
excitement.
The
seats
offer
decent
levels
of
comfort
with
the
driver’s
seat
offering
height
adjustment.

Seating
three
adults
at
the
rear
though
still
feels
like
a
bit
of
squeeze.
However,
the
rear
seats
offer
decent
amounts
of
knee
room
and
headroom
for
the
regular
Indian
buyer.
However,
one
annoyance
for
those
at
the
rear
are
the
roll
down
windows,
which
just
seems
like
trivial
cost
cutting.

In
terms
of
safety
equipment,
the
Alto
K10
offers
the
basic
standards
for
this
section
of
the
car
market
in
the
form
of
dual
airbags,
front
seat
belt
pretensioners
and
ABS
with
EBD.

Maruti
is
also
offering
two
customizations
packages
for
the
new
Alto
K10
–
Glinto
and
Impacto
with
the
former
adding
all
the
blingy
chrome
that
most
Indian
buyers
adore.
The
Maruti
Suzuki
Alto
K10
is
offered
in
6
colour
options
–
Solid
White,
Silky
Silver,
Granite
Grey,
Sizzling
Red,
Speedy
Blue
and
Earth
Gold.

2022
Maruti
Suzuki
Alto
K10
Engine
&
Gearbox
Options

The
2022
Alto
K10
sports
Maruti
Suzuki’s
latest
K10C
DualJet,
Dual
VVT
three-cylinder
engine.
The
new
998cc
powerplant
offers
up
66bhp
at
5,500rpm
and
89Nm
of
peak
torque
at
3,500rpm.

Power
is
sent
to
the
front
wheels
with
the
help
of
either
5-speed
manual
or
5-speed
AMT
transmissions.
The
power
figure
does
not
excite
and
it
shouldn’t
as
the
tiny
three-pot
is
tuned
to
deliver
mileage
(hence
the
annoyingly
skinny
tyres
and
tiny
wheels)
with
the
manual
variant
delivering
24.39km/l
and
the
AMT
offering
up
24.90km/l
(ARAI
testing).

The
new
Suzuki
Alto
K10
is
3,530mm
long,
1,490mm
wide
and
1,520mm
tall.
The
wheelbase
of
the
Alto
K10
is
2,380mm
long
and
the
car
weighs
in
at
1,150
kilogrammes.
The
new
2022
Alto
K10
is
85mm
longer,
45mm
taller
and
spots
a
20mm
longer
wheelbase
compared
to
the
previous
car
that
bore
that
nametag
which
is
mostly
thanks
to
the
Heartect
platform
that
underpins
the
new
car.
The
Maruti
Suzuki
Alto
K10’s
tiny
13-inch
steel
wheels
are
shod
with
145/80
R13
tyres.

Maruti
Suzuki
Alto
K10
Driving
Impressions
–
Peppy
City
Slicker

The
Alto
K10’s
new
DualJet
Dual
VVT
engine
offers
enough
power
to
help
the
new
hatchback
navigate
the
city
streets
with
ease.
The
peppy
engine
is
responsive
when
you
mash
down
your
right
foot
and
allows
the
new
K10
to
cruise
at
triple
digit
speeds
on
the
highway.
However,
under
full
load,
the
Alto
K10
does
take
some
time
to
get
to
those
speeds
and
the
engine
can
get
a
bit
noisy
at
higher
rpms.

Of
the
two
gearboxes
we
found
the
manual
the
easier
to
recommend
for
those
looking
to
actually
drive
the
Alto
thanks
to
its
light
clutch,
though
the
shifts
sometimes
felt
a
bit
notchy.
For
those
looking
to
get
from
point
A
to
B
,
ie:
the
daily
city
commute,
without
much
hassle,
the
AMT
is
the
gearbox
to
go
for.
However,
the
AMT
does
feel
a
bit
jerky
when
shifting
through
the
gears
at
lower
speeds.
However,
if
you
do
press
the
loud
pedal,
the
AMT
is
willing
to
shift
down
a
gear
to
give
drivers
a
burst
of
acceleration
to
complete
an
overtake.

The
brakes
on
the
new
Alto
are
more
than
adequate
for
a
car
this
light.
The
brake
pedal
does
not
offer
much
travel
and
is
easy
to
operate.
The
steering
wheel
on
the
other
hand
is
a
different
kettle
of
fish.
It
doesn’t
self-centre
easily
and
drivers
will
need
to
keep
a
gimlet
eye
on
it
to
ensure
the
K10
does
not
stray
away
from
the
straight
path.
We
also
found
it
to
be
a
tad
on
the
heavy
side,
which
isn’t
that
great
for
a
car
targeted
at
first
time
buyers.

The
suspension
though
is
the
best
part
about
the
new
2022
Alto
K10.
On
smooth
roads,
the
Alto
K10
glides
along
with
ease
and
even
on
rough
roads,
the
new
hatch
maintains
its
composure
at
low
to
medium
speed
levels.

Only
at
high
speeds
on
rough
patches
does
the
new
Alto
K10’s
suspension
setup
allow
the
thuds
and
groans
to
annoy
those
sitting
inside
the
cabin.
Also
the
lightweight
nature
of
the
new
K10
ensures
that
body
roll
remains
almost
non-existent
which
allows
drivers
to
go
though
corners
and
turns
confidently.

For
an
entry-level
car,
the
new
Maruti
Suzuki
Alto
K10
offers
good
NVH
levels
with
engine
noise
creeping
in
only
at
the
higher
end
of
the
rev
counter.
In
terms
of
safety,
we
feel
that
the
addition
of
a
rear-view
camera
would
have
been
choice
for
first-time
car
buyers
looking
to
park
in
rather
tight
spots.

Thoughts
About
The
2022
Maruti
Suzuki
Alto
K10
–
The
Smiley
Faced
Everyday
Normal
Car

The
new
2022
Maruti
Suzuki
Alto
K10
sees
India’s
largest
carmaker
once
again
recycle
the
entry-level
Alto
hatchback
to
make
it
more
appealing
for
the
first-time
car
buyer.
With
its
smiley-faced
looks,
new
infotainment
display
and
fuel-sipping
engine,
the
new
2022
Alto
K10
looks
like
a
surefire
winner
for
Maruti
Suzuki.

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