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2 Used Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 cars in Mumbai

Used alto k10 cars in Mumbai start from Rs. 3.12 Lakh on Spinny, with 2 certified options available in Mumbai. Take a look at Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 or Maruti-Suzuki, and filter by price, mileage, fuel type or year to find a second hand alto k10 cars in Mumbai that fits your budget. Popular used alto k10 cars in Mumbai under 10 lakh are also available, so you get plenty of choice across different price ranges. Every pre-owned alto k10 cars in Mumbai on Spinny goes through a detailed 200 point quality evaluation, so you always know what you're getting. Each Spinny Assured used car also comes with a 5 day money back guarantee, free RC transfer and quick loan approval, making the whole ownership experience simple from day one. You can also check your used car valuation online, opt for a convenient car exchange, or sell your car at the best price on Spinny.

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Second Hand Maruti-Suzuki Alto Petrol₹ 3.12L - 5.45L2 Cars
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2018 Maruti Alto K10

  • 2.94 Lakh
    ₹3.08 Lakh
  • VXi (O) AMT
    • EMI 5,313/m*
    • 32K km
    • petrol
    • automatic
    • MH03
    Korum Mall, Thane

    Less driven per year

    ₹5,000

    2025 Maruti Alto K10

  • 5.26 Lakh
    ₹5.41 Lakh
  • VXi Plus (O) AGS
    • EMI 9,281/m*
    • 14K km
    • petrol
    • automatic
    • MH02
    Nexus Seawoods, Kharghar

    Assured+ warranty & 2 more reasons to buy

    ₹5,000

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    Q. What is the starting price of second hand Alto K10 in Mumbai?

    Used Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 cars in Mumbai are immensely popular for their compact size and high fuel efficiency. Spinny Mumbai offers the widest range of certified second hand Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 cars starting from Rs. 2.0 lakh.

    Q. What are the different variants of used Alto K10 available in Mumbai?

    All variants of the used Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 are available on Spinny Mumbai. Base variant used Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 LXi starts from Rs. 2.5 lakh. Top variant second hand Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 VXi is available starting from Rs. 3.6 lakh.

    Q. What transmission options are available for used Alto K10 in Mumbai?

    Used Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 in Mumbai are available in both manual and automatic transmission options. Second hand manual Maruti Alto K10 cars are available starting from Rs. 2.0 lakh. Used automatic Maruti Alto K10 cars start from Rs. 3.5 lakh.

    Q. What mileage can I expect from second hand Alto K10?

    Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 is a very fuel efficient car. Second hand petrol Maruti Alto K10 is known to provide up to 24 kmpl. Used CNG Maruti Alto K10 provides up to 32.26 km/kg.

    Q. Which second hand Alto K10 is better, petrol or CNG in Mumbai?

    Both petrol and CNG used Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 in Mumbai are great cars to own. If your usage is mostly in the city then a second hand CNG Maruti Alto K10 will provide more value. A used petrol Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 will give you more options for long-distance driving.

    More About Maruti Suzuki Alto-k10

    Living up to its sibling's name, the Alto K10 comes in refreshed Dual tone interiors with Tachometer, Digital Odometer, CD Player! With safety features like Airbags, ABS, EBD, Engine Immobilizer, Crash Sensor, Engine Check Warning, Speed Alert, Side Impact beams, K10 offers you the cheapest AT vehicle in the market!

    Alto-k10
    Top 5 features of Alto-k10
    • Airbags
    • Integrated (in-dash) music system
    • Parking sensors
    • Adjustable ORVM
    • Anti-lock braking system (ABS)

    Features are of the latest generation model

    Key Specifications of Alto-k10
    • Engine Displacement
      Engine Displacement998 cc
    • Mileage(ARAI-Auto Research Association of India)
      Mileage(ARAI-Auto Research Association of India)33.0 kmpl

    Specifications are of the latest generation model

    Alto-k10 Pricing

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    ₹3.12 Lakh

    for maruti-suzuki Alto K10 VXi (O) AMT

    Goes to

    ₹5.45 Lakh

    for Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 VXi Plus (O) AGS

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    The compact size of used Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 makes them perfect cars to consider as a city car in Mumbai. All variants of pre-owned Maruti Alto K10, including LXI and VXI, are available on Spinny. Pre-owned Maruti Alto K10 cars in Mumbai come with manual and automatic gearbox as well as petrol and CNG variants. Pre-owned Maruti Alto K10 offer reliable mileage of up to 24 kmpl for the petrol variant and second hand CNG Maruti Alto K10 provide a mileage of up to 32 km/kg. Owning a pre-owned Maruti Alto K10 is an economical experience as it has low maintenance costs and is available at a starting price of Rs. 2.0 lakh on Spinny. The Maruti Alto K10 is also a safe car to drive in Mumbai as it is equipped with airbags and ABS.

    Why buy used Maruti Alto K10 in Mumbai from Spinny

    Spinny ensures the best pre-owned Alto K10 cars in Mumbai are offered by conducting a rigorous 200-point inspection. Every pre-owned Maruti Alto K10 is evaluated by our certified experts to check the interior, exterior, and performance to certify their condition. Full service history and detailed images of all Spinny Assured second hand Maruti Alto K10 cars are available for complete transparency before your purchase. For a more convenient car buying experience, you can avail a home test drive and home delivery for any Spinny Assured pre-owned Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 in Mumbai. Spinny also offers attractive used car finance options with low interest rates starting from 12.99% for all Spinny Assured used Maruti Alto K10 purchases in Mumbai.

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