MSIL have launched Alto K10 on 4th august 2010 in Bangalore. After lot of survey I finally purchase Silky Silver Alto K10 VXI on 23rd May’2011 with Rs.15000/- discount. After bargaining, I have got sony music system, body cover, body color Side mirror & side handle with extra Rs.5000/-.
It is almost 40 day now and I have completed 1000 kms. Till 600 km I was driving below 60 kms speed in city limit. Then when I went for one day trip, I touched 130 kmph speed easily without any vibration. So the pickup is excellent, since the power is 68bhp and it can easily beat Santro & Spark which is of 63bhp. This car can reach 0-100kmph in just 13.3 sec, whereas Santro in 14.66 Sec & Spart in 15.93 sec. When it comes to AC, the cabin gets chilled within a minute. Power steering is good, which makes you easy to drive. Legroom for front 2 seats are good.
Mileage, I have not checked yet, as the service fellow was saying it will get improved after 2nd service. So cool, I am not worried presently and I am sure it will be not less than 16 kmpl in city. Power windows are ok. I have changed the wheel with Alloys, seat cover, sunfilm, Door scratch guard, Rain guard on the doors, so I have almost spent Rs.24000/- extra for accessories, now my car looks stunning.
After 1 month, got a call from service centre reminding for service, they have picked my car in the morning from home & returned with service done at evening.
Cons – The back seats are very crammed; it is not comfortable for long journey. 2 people can somehow manage, but not for 3. The brakes are not that efficient. Rattling sound from the Dashboard at low speed.
Final words - Guys, if your budget is around 4 lacs and wants reliable, maintenance free, good looking & durable car, then just don’t think, go for Alto K10, as I have surveyed a lot and test drive santro, spark and finally purchased K10. If you are good at drive, the driving is amazing. No doubt, it is a Pocket Rocket.
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