Archive · 7 Nov 2025
Maruti Suzuki Alto Crosses 47 Lakh Unit Sales Milestone
Imagine a very popular small car in India called the Maruti Suzuki Alto.
It's like the successor to another famous car, the Maruti 800.
So far, over 47 lakh of these Alto cars have been sold, making it the best-selling car for Maruti Suzuki.
The company itself has sold a total of 3 crore cars since it started in 1983!
The Alto is loved because it's very affordable, easy to drive in busy cities, and fits well into families' budgets.
Even though Maruti Suzuki has other popular cars like the WagonR and Swift, the Alto remains a top choice for many people.
You can get a new Alto K10 starting at around ₹3.70 lakh, and it's known to be very fuel-efficient, getting about 33 kilometers per liter.
Maruti Suzuki Alto has achieved cumulative sales of over 47 lakh units.
Maruti Suzuki has sold a total of 3 crore cars in India since 1983.
The Alto K10 is available at a starting price of ₹3.70 lakh and offers a fuel economy of 33 kmpl.
Launched in September 2000, the Alto succeeded the iconic Maruti 800.
The Alto's popularity is driven by its affordability, compact size, and urban maneuverability.
- Who
- Maruti Suzuki
- What
- The Maruti Suzuki Alto has achieved a milestone of selling over 47 lakh units, contributing significantly to the company's overall sales of 3 crore units since 1983. The Alto K10 is currently offered at a starting price of ₹3.70 lakh.
- When
- The Alto was first launched in September 2000. The 47 lakh unit sales figure is a current cumulative total.
- Where
- India
- Why
- The Alto's success is attributed to its affordability, compact size, ease of maneuverability in urban traffic, and its legacy as a successor to the Maruti 800.
- Total Alto Sales
- Over 47 lakh units
- Maruti Suzuki Total Sales
- 3 crore units since 1983
- Second Best-Selling Model
- WagonR (over 34 lakh units)
- Third Best-Selling Model
- Swift (over 32 lakh units)
- Alto K10 Fuel Economy
- 33 kmpl (estimated)
- Alto K10 Starting Price
- ₹3.70 lakh (ex-showroom)
- Alto Launch Year
- September 2000