Maruti Suzuki Alto | Mountain GOAT | Why the Alto is so popular in the Himalayas | 2022 | evo India
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- The Maruti Suzuki Alto is the most popular car in the Himalayas by far. Which is why we’re calling it the Mountain GOAT - the Greatest Of All Time. In this video, we drive the Alto from Manali to the high altitude passes en route to Leh to try and understand what makes the Alto so special. We also retrace the route that Sirish took on his first ever Raid-de-Himalaya, which he took part in in an Alto!
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Do you have a memory with the Maruti Suzuki Alto? Drop it in the comments below!
Chevrolet Gone But not forgotten ... We are looking forward to watch it
Firstly, absolutely stellar cinematography. I played it twice just to soak in the views. Secondly, thank you for making me see my old Alto in a new light. It is truly a very capable vehicle.
My best memory of the Alto is when it crossed a water logged road outside our house without a hiccup when a Range Rover Evoque, for some reason, couldn't. I felt good seeing a Rangie getting stuck in its habitat. That's evil, yes, but just shows the sheer capability of the tiny Alto.
Yes. Among the 3 cars i drive, i love my 2016 Alto for city use over others. Never bothered to buy an automatic coz its got a super light clutch. Narrow body with good ground clearance i zip through the left most (mud roads) when get struck with crazy traffic jams in the city :)
Absolutely! My uncle had once left his at our place since he was traveling to the US for six months, and just to keep it active, I reluctantly took it out the first time, to office (since I owned a Swift). And boy, within minutes I had a huge smile on my face! Its ability to squeeze into gaps, its light weight mated with a very peppy engine just won me over completely! And I came home realising that it may not be sporty, but for anything you want to do, it's a total sport!
@@santigris Yeah. Its no way sporty. You need to revv the engine to make it pull the car fast. But yeah petrol engines are always fun to revv till max rpm. Only thing i hate in Alto is its poor breaking. I dont know about BS6 models with ABS...
One of my best work till date as a Cinematographer. Thanks sirish and evo India team for giving me this lovely opportunity and showing trust on me. Thanks team .More to go 💪
Full power! 🔥
Great job,we love Alto
Bas kar pagle rulayega kya
Great job bro, Amazing Cinematography.
May you keep getting more assignments from more clients
You deserve it.
Keep growing
Great job man
Wow. I never thought I'd see such crazy production quality for an Alto video. Great job guys. This car deserved it. You guys are one of the few channels that have done justice to it's legacy.
It is a legend, and deserves it!
Deserves it!
The humble little Maruti is common enough in all the mountainous areas…..light weight, peppy little Petrol engine, front wheel drive, tiny little wheels, never give up and will generally always start up at first crank…
Also can be repaired in any small garage!
True that!
Even if it is sub zero it’ll always start at the first crank. Personal experience!
Bhai m delhi se manali non stop legya tha alto 800 wo bhi 4log or kyo bag the cng fitted m jab pta chla kitni tagdi gadi h ye ab ispe mujhe oura viswas h khi bhi ja skti h ye
Very small size suitable for smaller roads.
I own an Alto and have bought it because of the fact that it is so capable and simple engineering. It's been almost 5 years now. It never failed me irrespective of the road conditions. Thanks to this video. It just made me more confident about my car. Thank you @Sirish and @EvoIndia for this. ❤️
Thanks for the love!
Nothing can break an Alto!
@@sirishch Hope Maruti watches this video and strengthens it to be 4 star in NCAP
Once , Me and My Friend , perform a rally drive in Alto LXI 2012 model, Rally Ride about 7 or 8 kilometers , just after a rainfall from Tarmac to full loose dirt , it was about 7 or 8 kms, Alto did it in 24 minutes, sliding around.
on the left there is a Canal, on the right are the Farm Fields. We were heading towards Construction Site. that was awesome Drive.
i still Drive that alto for City Use. Never get a chance to go Laddhak. rough and tough Car
Eu estou interessado em comprar um Suzuki Alto 2010. Mas me falaram que ele não é bom pra conduzir em estradas... Apenas dentro da cidade! Qual a opinião de vocês?
Eu e minha esposa queremos usar pra trabalhar, mas nas férias viajar!
Alto will be Forever iconic... Competitors like Hyundai Eon, Indica are Discontinued but Alto Still Going #1
True! 💪
Indica had Tata's X0 platform which is still used by Tiago so technically Indica isn't discontinued, its just renamed.
Unstoppable
@@furiousninja133 tata cnt compete with alto..lol..alto is legend
@@TheZenith790 my dad used indica for 15yrs
A few months ago, I was servicing my Grand i10 before selling it off. It was late in the night and I had to travel about 20 kms to reach home. The mechanic gave me his 2006 Alto. Believe me, I have never had so much fun! Even with the 800 cc engine, the car was so much fun to drive!
Nice music too.
Such cool stories!
Car in which I learned to drive. ❤️❤️
Every alto running in the road has incredible stories. First solo drives, first road trip with friends, many many more ❤️
So true!
Memories!
Literally goosebumps.. so beautiful and "in your face" to all those internet car experts!
😂
😂🙏
@@sirishch 👍
While the Alto is a legend, this video has to have the best ever cinematography I have ever seen in an Evo India video! 👏
Thanks for the love!
Thank you!
They might be "simple cars" by todays standards, but the level of dependability and peace of mind they provide is something other cars can only dream of. And for anyone who has been to the Himalayan regions, you will understand exactly how important that is. Thank you Evo, again. 👍👍
It is sad to write i had an alto. It was a 2009 model lx and that was the best car. I never had an issue with it nor had it ever broken down on me. After owning it for 11 years we had to sell it. It will always have a place in my heart. Alto, i love you.
You should not have sold that legendary car 🥲
Never sell a suzuki or royal enfield...they make iconic vehicles.
Sirish Chandran, Yogendra Pratap, Adil Jal..
Overdrive, Autocar, BS Motoring..
I was 6-7 years old back then.. I still have those issues. Beautiful times.
Thank you for all.
I am from Chennai, i saw a Merc c class struggled to pass through the speed breaker, whilst my alto gone with ease and gave a Thing life ❤️🔥💙
Haha Thug life 😂 kudos to alto.
The Alto is neither gone, nor forgotten, but would still love to see the old Vx 1.1 being reviewed again...
The Alto was the 2nd car in our home, after the 800. Still runs well and starts every morning at the first crank, despite being close to 20 years old.
Love that idea!
I have the 2014 Alto 800. That little thing is still going as good as when it was new and except for fuel and a battery change it has never asked for anything. Tough little s.o.b. Love it.
Honey badger 🦡
Suprised that there are only 215k subscribers. Content wise this channel is better than most of the 1M subscriber channels.
Quality. Not quantity
I learnt to drive on Fiat 1100 Delight. Alto was so much refined in comparison & it used to make my heart sing.
My love story brewed with an Alto... How can I forget that car. No distance was long in an Alto and with the love of my life.
After watching this video I might actually get one again!
Go for it!
We are using Alto 11 years 💯❤️
Thanks for memorable video 😍🤩
Here’s the many more miles!
🙏
I still drive an Alto VX 1.1.. 20 years of maintenance and love, it has proved to be a very safe and reliable car with power and efficiency.
To put it into perspective, it was POLO GT TSI of 2002.
Not safe
The Alto 1.1litre gets an F10D, 1061cc, N.A petrol engine, same F-series engine as the 0.8L, 796cc (F8D) engine, and talking about the F series, those are very capable petrol engines and can handle extreme cold altitudes. The F10D also gets a 4cylinder making it a structurally stable engine.
And that 796cc F8 engine is such a gem
It is!
True 👍🏼
Thanks for making me realise that even the humble modern day cars are able to conquer the Himalayas and we don't necessarily need a fortuner to do so.
It’s true
I feel its story of most of the maruti cars. Reliable, Peppy , easy to maintain and fuel efficient. That's what makes maruti No 1 car manufacturer in India.
No 1 by a mile!
And easy to service as well
This is among the best tributes to one of the most iconic cars to ever run on the Indian roads! 👏 Keep up the good work! 👍👍
In each and every nook and corner of our country you will spot the following iconic vehicles: Maruti Alto, Hyundai Santro Xing, Mahindra Bolero and Maruti WagonR!✨️✨️✨️
They were there for over two decades. They still continue to rule the Indian roads and the hearts of millions of Indians! ✨️✨️✨️
Once I had been there in Manali with my friends.. nd it was in December.. heavy snow fall.. roads were filled with thick snow.. we had to travel around 15 kms to catch our bus to delhi nd kind of clueless situation.. fortunately a taxiwala came into the picture with his alto 800.. he introduced him as bada bhai from mandi.. nd that journey of 15 kms was such a memorable (horrible at the same time 😄) experience for us.. he was drifting his tiny alto like a pro.. drifting from one side of the road (rocks) to the other end (river)... Sometimes we thought, it would be our last journey..😂 but he took us to the bus station safely nd we were able to catch the bus.. otherwise we would stuck in manali in midst of the snow in that night.. Thanks to Bada bhai and his super powered alto for saving us and for that memorable journey.. 🥰❤️
What a lovely memory
@@sirishch ❤️
This video is like a documentary!! Kudos to the editing team, videography team and ofcourse Sirish to put out such brilliance in automobile genre. Dangerously underrated!!!
It's an emotion! Most of the family consider alto as a family member.
My Kind of Sirish VIdeo !!! Awesome Sirish 😃
Thanks for the love!
Thank you
Alto 800. Legendary Vehicle!
💪💪
This is a love letter to the humble Alto!
We got maruti 800s on the road from the 90s. This little car is legendary. On Narrow roads, on the mud or snow, this little car never asks for much and will never let you down.
Only EVO INDIA can churn out such content, kudos to them...
Watch talking cars
@@vkananthakrishnan I don't understand malyalam
@@rudrranshs6620 but you would understand manythings and their enthusiasm. Just give it a try
@@vkananthakrishnan sure I'll give them a shot
@@vkananthakrishnan ath vere level alle😊😊
This is one of the best videos I have ever seen on this channel and talking about the car it really brought me some joy when I saw your first rally car, the 2000's alto, the same car, exact same color, 2001 model is owned by my father in Himachal and he loves to drive it till this day! This car has an emotional attachment to the family & It's undoubtedly a GOAT as you beautifully described in the video. 1st generation models of this car are rarely found on roads these days. I would have been more overjoyed if you used the same model that was used in the rally for this video but still, it turned out to be an amazing video with those splendid shots, would love to see more content like this!
Thank for for sharing!
Like you said, not so easy to find!
खुबसूरत हिमालिया बैहतरिन विडियो 👍
धन्यवाद
This video deserves far more appreciation, than what it has...
Thank you!
Sirish !! Loveee the enthusiasm and content that you provide for our Petrol heads 😍
Thank you!
Thanks man
I have crossed a national forest ... crossed 3 semi dry wild rivers and snow covered mountains in my alto 800.. dude this car is legendary in its present form .. with the limited price it comes in.. i love it
As it goes, simplicity is the ultimate form of sophistication. Alto 800 indeed is the GOAT. Absolutely stunning visuals and narrative style. Thanks for this fabulous video , from a proud owner of Alto 800.
Thank you for this beautiful video. I am a proud owner of Alto and i have been using it for 10 years now, mostly in the mountains of Uttarakhand. The car has never let me down. Even now it gives me a mileage of 22 on highways. It never got stuck and it's so easy on the mountains.
That last line is epic.
Just let me quote sirish chandran
"We have not only forgotten where we have come from, worse we have forgotten the cars we have grew up are actually capable of.
For years we have caught of in this rat race to get out hands on even more outrageous and even more in you face cars, forgetting that cars like humble little alto can do everything and then some more".
This is an epic quote.
And really changed my mind
I was always thinking of changing my k10 to bigger cars. While I have modified it with love with alloys, wider tyres, audio system and damping. Also it is optional model with airbags.
This statement of sirish sir just make me retain my 80k kms run k10 which runs like new as my second car and not sell it
Thank you sirish sir
This is one of the best videos of evo India for sure...I drive an alto and the things you mentioned are spot on.. Thanks Sirish for making me believe in my car even more and making such a video.. Cinematography is magical...Kudos to the entire team !
Thanks a ton!
Alto is such a versatile car. In 120 kmph, crossing a barricade in a Alto is super easy. Other cars will obviously slow down to cross it. But Alto does it with ease.
True that!
My first car was an alto k10.. used for 2 years and didn't give me any problem.
Loved it. Brought back so many memories of my 800s & Altos. Thanks for making me feel bad I sold them all.
🤣🤣
Time to get another one perhaps 🤔
EVO India is getting levelled up in cinematography! Good work!
Thanks for the love! 🙏
🙏
This channel is my new favorite ❤️
I have 2006 alto 800 and it still drives well, not a single issue with the engine..
Great to hear that!
As a former Alto owner, I know the capabilities of this car. And to be honest it is any day better than these Psuedo SUVs in challenging areas as I experience this. My Alto never stuck. And one time when its left wheel is in a deep pothole I lifted it on myself it so light. It was Fun. Nothing like a Simple car. They age better and last forever. Not saying that modern cars are bad but G.O.A.T is G.O.A.T.
Now i am again proud of owning this iconic car.. 👏
When talking about those automobiles which are designed with simplistic and robust engineering.. ; the Alto stands in the first place... !!! Without dispute !!!
The most practical car in the history of automobiles ; very much fun to drive .. A car you can run for decades and decades.. without issues !
I heartily thank you Sirish Chandran for bringing this amazing 18 minute video today; It would be really really great, if you bring out more videos in the future on this robust car.. Alto..!!!
I have a huge collection ; in fact hundreds of previous decades' auto magazines ; which also include plenty of Overdrive magazines where I have a big collection of your writings..
si I do have an Alto alomost 15 years old. Iam proud to say that it has not let me down in any condition. love Alto.
Sirish, your grandkids are going to have a whale of a time. Man, the way you retrace your path back into memories is fantabulous. We have an Alto K10 at home and I can attest to every attribute that you have covered in this video. It is indeed the mountain goat and also the most agile set of 4 wheels after the legendary Tata Sumo for almost all kinds of terrain. This is our own improvised and desi version of an All Terrain Vehicle. No wonder why Alto still continues to be the hot favorite of commercial drivers in Himalayas. Also, about time your editor gets a good raise. The Alcazar one and this Alto one, both the videos are top notch stuff.
Where an Alto stops only a hardcore 4x4 can venture further
Wow...what an amazing video...fantastic photography... ur video just popped up n it was a beautiful dance indeed...thanks, be safe...
Glad you enjoyed it
The Alto: I was a school kid when it was launched. An old friend of mine had a green one. I wanted one, but my family couldn't afford one. We finally bought a car, but that wasn't an alto. I grew up got married and surprise, my wife's family had one. The decade old girl was sparingly used. And I became the primary user. The maruti impressed me with its reliability and versatility. In a way it reminded me of my own humble origins.
As for Mr. Sirish Chandran.. I was a young boy from a small town in Kerala who used to save up enough money to buy auto magazines. What caught my attention was this young bespectacled guy who gave detailed reviews with clarity. As I matured over the years so did Mr. Sirish. He covered events both in India and abroad. He drove the fastest and the most expensive vehicles. And now when that same journo reviews the humble Alto atop the mighty Himalayas, and myself is typing in theses words into a video streaming handheld computer, I reflect upon the past, of much much different times, how the past two decades have gone by, and where we are today.
Thank you Sirish. Thank you EVO.
Loved reading your story! Thank you!
I have my own alto its ruf n tuf in all conditions himachal ki to shaan h alto ...i just love my car...n I enjoyed the video also...✔
Truly a mountain GOAT
owning an alto since 2011 and now we are planning to buy a bigger car because the family is gonna grow in numbers but no one has ever thought of letting our alto k10 go away. it's gonna stay with us forever. our first car, our pride as car owners, our saviour of tough seasons and our ease of travelling together all came in this little package of alto k10.
Driving alto 800 for the last 6 years, never gave trouble, reliable and climbs alk types of hilly and muddy roads, great video, keep it up
Thanks for sharing
Alto is not just a car, its an emotion. I own one from 2016 ( a K10 ) boy oh boy that car is a rocket just bury your foot and you are off in the wind! Not big in terms of numbers ( 67bhp) but due to its size and wieght it has no problems! And the car is abuse friendly,. I just learnt driving in 2020 and i dont get the car much because i am 17, but when i do, i become a maniac, that car just pulls, i literally abuse the engine like hell revving it going 120kmph in 3rd gear ( ik thats not safe and harms the car) but it just gives you the kick in the pants feel! although there is no confidence while driving when you go above 80 but the feeling is lovely. thank you evo India for this episode!
It’s abuse- proof ✌️
few points in my mind before watching the video
1. It's more stable than a two wheeler
2. Small in size, so good for narrow roads
3. Has small wheelbase which makes up for ground clearance in rough areas
4. Has a roof and AC which is better for the harsh climate instead of a bike
5. Most importantly, runs at a cost of a bike and provide all the extras mentioned above
6. Lastly the tried and tested engine and parts availability in even the farthest corners
and all these while being CHEAP
We used to own a 1st gen Alto and in its 5 yrs of ownership, it had never ever broken down. The only service center visit was for a broken ORVM, such a reliable and built-to-last machine ! Thank you for bringing back memories :)
Glad to do so!
This Car is the true king of mountains and every Indians first choice sirish bhai. Thanks for making this video for all of us. 👍👍
What an impactful attempt to capture Alto glory. If ever there was a video to bid farewell to this stalwart car, I would nominate this one. Top class visuals, editing and brilliant narration/story telling! Keep it up team EVO.
Thank you for these words!
Alto is a favourite car in the Northeast as well 😁
Just an Alto is enough for Himalayas. Its rev happy petrol engine can take you anywhere 😌❤️
It truly is a G.O.A.T!
Bang on cinematography 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Thank you!
I had a 2001 Alto LX. I still see it on the roads of Kohima. Still going strong.
If some is watching this video on a small screen, Stop and switch to big screen. Visuals are spectacular. Awesome work team Evo 👍🏼
P.s : watch till the end for the real goat, a cute one 😂
You all will do justice to this video if you watch it on big screen.
Thanks 🤙🏽
The production behind this video is insane Awesome job evo India keep up the great work
Thank you for your love and support!
Thanks!
What a legend the Alto is ! More than that this video has the best cinematography every among all other automotive channels in YT India. Truly the Petrolicious and Hagerty kinda stuff. Great job guys. Kudos!
The video was of Original TopGear level. Kudos to the entire team! What a piece...
13 years till now still our alto is our primary family trip car ❤️
I am also the owner of alto and I m totally satisfied with this.
Prathu bhaiya superb editing 🙌🙌
14:49 true words really true words
Man i miss my old ford fiesta ❤️❤️
Excellent documentary….I could have given it multiple likes
I still own 2007 alto lxi model. It's been 14 years. No breakdown nothing. A reason why maruti suzuki are so reliable💪💥
I own a Alto 800 LXI 2017 model . It's my first car and feel very proud about my Alto . I love my Alto . It is my everyday companion and my best friend .
Peace of mind... car ever.
Intro is like 'am I watching a movie' !
That’s what we were going for!
Brilliant work team EVO India! 👏 A beautiful tribute to one of our most iconic vehicles ever! ⭐️⭐️⭐️
10 most iconic four-wheelers ever on Indian roads! (My personal favourites)
Hindustan Ambassador
Premier Padmini (Fiat 1100 Delight)
Maruti 800
Maruti Zen
Hyundai Santro Xing
Maruti Alto💫
Mahindra Bolero
Tata Safari
Maruti Gypsy
Maruti WagonR
🏅🏅🏅
Honourable mentions (Personal list)
Honda City
Honda Jazz
Toyota Qualis
Toyota Innova
Renault Duster
Tata Sumo
Mahindra Thar
Force Gurkha
Ford Ikon
Ford Figo
Volkswagen Polo
Skoda Rapid
Chevrolet Tavera
🎖️🎖️🎖️
Maruti Suzuki is always special 👍👍👍
Sure is
I learnt driving on an Alto. My first car was an Alto 800 STD🥰 I miss my old car😭
I liked this very much. I can really see the joy and emergence of nostalgia in your face.
We had an Alto. The standard version (without AC) bdw. In those days especially in our areas of NE, AC was not essential at all. You feel hot temperature, just open the glass and face the breeze.
But the thing is, I miss the old look of the Alto. I personally feel the front look of current Alto is unattractive. If they bring the look of old Alto (especially the K10 one), I may consider it as our second car in the garage.
What a fantastic video! Loved every frame, every moment! Superb visuals and superb narration! Himalayas is heaven and this video gives travel goals! Cheers @Sirish and everyone at evo India..:)
Thanks!
Lovely video and the Goat at the end was like Ok So They Were Talking About Me 'Mountain Goat' LOL
Yes compact simple engineering which makes it, very very reliable. No wonder it is the QUEEN OF THE MOUNTAINS
Word!
👑 🏔
Just loved this video … congratulations
Thanks for the love!
🙏
Damn damn damn!! No words to praise the content!!! Himalayas are one of the most beautiful place in the world🤞
Love Alto I own one and has done 146999km and still going strong.... Kandoos
A1 production nd shoot quality ✌️✌️💞💞
hats off to Sachin Khot.
amazing cinematography!!
Alto's F8 series engine was something to behold. Robustness at it's prime being in the game for more than 2 decades!
Oh What a video !! Fantastic !! My fav car !! Lord Alto. Hail Suzuki! Well presented.
The snow covered Rohtang pass road is so beautiful. You really got a beautiful day to shoot this video. I dream of driving down this road someday.
I have 2003 overdrive magzine Contains Altos 24 hrs run.... remember....😃
Your old viewer Sirish...good old days....
Oh wow!
I am a proud owner of Alto K10 for last 6 years. It's an amazing car for a small family.
i have alto .... proud of
এতিয়া thar আছে 😁
Dil khush ho gaya yaar❤
Shoot was pehnomenal just like a movie shots 💞💞💞💞💞
Amazing Video!! Its a GOAT .. and got better and better :) tribute to maruti suzuki (y)
Thanks a lot!
I am not a Maruti fan and I can’t believe I watched this full video 👍🏻👏 loved the video’s cinematic shots 😍
The Alto can truly win you over after a drive!