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Maruti Suzuki Alto Tour H1 — Price, Mileage, Variants & Expert Review

This one is bought with a calculator, not a heart. The Alto Tour H1 exists for taxi permit holders and fleet operators who need the cheapest dependable 5-seater with factory CNG, and at ₹4-4.82 lakh across its two variants it undercuts most of what a commercial buyer would cross-shop. The CNG version's 33.4 km/kg is the number that closes the deal: over a 3,000 km commercial month, that economy compounds into real margin.

This one is bought with a calculator, not a heart. The Alto Tour H1 exists for taxi permit holders and fleet operators who need the cheapest dependable 5-seater with factory CNG, and at ₹4-4.82 lakh across its two variants it undercuts most of what a commercial buyer would cross-shop. The CNG version's 33.4 km/kg is the number that closes the deal: over a 3,000 km commercial month, that economy compounds into real margin.

Under the tour badging sits the same 998cc K10C engine as the regular Alto K10 — 69 PS and 91 Nm on petrol returning a claimed 24.39 kmpl, or 57 PS and 82 Nm on CNG. Both drive through a 5-speed manual. At 17.3 PS per lakh it actually carries one of the healthier power-per-rupee ratios in its 28-car segment, where it ranks fifth-cheapest. The kit is honest fleet fare — power steering, AC, rear parking sensors, fabric seats — and the 214-litre boot handles airport-run luggage if you pack sensibly.

Alto Tour H1 Variants & Ex-Showroom Prices

VariantFuelTransmissionPrice
PetrolPetrol5-Speed Manual₹4 Lakh
CNGCNG5-Speed Manual₹4.82 Lakh

Ex-showroom prices. See the city-wise on-road price for your city.

Engine, Performance & Mileage

K10C Petrol

998 cc · 69 PS @ 5600 rpm · 91 Nm @ 3400 rpm · 5-Speed MT · ARAI 24.39 kmpl · BS VI 2.0

K10C CNG CNG

998 cc · 57 PS @ 5300 rpm · 82 Nm @ 3400 rpm · 5-Speed MT · ARAI 33.4 km/kg · BS VI 2.0

Alto Tour H1 Dimensions

Length: 3530 mm · Width: 1490 mm · Height: 1520 mm · Wheelbase: 2380 mm · Ground clearance: 160 mm · Boot space: 214 litres · Fuel tank: 27 litres

Alto Tour H1 Safety

Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag, Side Airbag, Engine Immobilizer.

Ownership & Running Costs

Annual or per Maruti's standard schedule — commercial duty cycles may call for shorter oil intervals (indicative)

K10C parts are among the cheapest and most widely stocked in India — expect ₹4,000-6,000 a year in routine service at moderate use (indicative)

At 33.4 km/kg claimed, CNG running cost lands near ₹2.3-2.7 per km at current prices; petrol at 24.39 kmpl roughly doubles that (indicative)

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Alto Tour H1 vs Rivals

Alto Tour H1 vs Bajaj Qute: ₹3.61 lakh and 43 km/kg, but 11 PS and 4 seats — a different, smaller class of commercial tool See the Bajaj Qute.

Alto Tour H1 vs Renault KWID: From ₹4.53 lakh with 22.3 kmpl petrol — more style, notably weaker running economics See the Renault KWID.

Alto Tour H1 vs Tata Tiago: ₹4.70 lakh entry for a larger, more substantial hatch with petrol and CNG options See the Tata Tiago.

Alto Tour H1 vs Maruti Suzuki Alto K10: The private-buyer version: cheaper at ₹3.70 lakh with 33.85 km/kg CNG and more variants See the Maruti Suzuki Alto K10.

GaadiInfo Verdict

For its intended commercial buyer the recommendation is unambiguous: take the CNG variant. The petrol version exists mostly for routes where CNG pumps are sparse, and at that point the private-market Alto K10 makes more sense anyway. As a fleet tool the Tour H1 is exactly as good as its running-cost spreadsheet, and that spreadsheet is strong.

  • If your monthly running exceeds roughly 1,500 km, the CNG variant recovers its premium over petrol quickly — below that, think again
  • Negotiate as a fleet purchase even for one unit; Tour-series cars often carry different dealer margins than private-market models
  • At PDI, inspect the CNG kit fitment, sensor plate and cylinder certification date, and confirm the boot floor sits flat around the tank

Frequently asked questions

What is the Alto Tour H1's price and how does it differ from the Alto K10?

It spans ₹4-4.82 lakh across two variants and is the fleet-oriented Tour version — same 998cc K10C engine, pared-back equipment, aimed at commercial registration.

What CNG mileage does the Alto Tour H1 deliver?

The claimed figure is 33.4 km/kg from the 57 PS CNG tune. The petrol tune claims 24.39 kmpl with 69 PS.

Is the Alto Tour H1 available with an automatic?

No — both variants use a 5-speed manual only.

Can five adults travel comfortably in it?

It is homologated for five, but at 3,530 mm long with a 2,380 mm wheelbase, treat the rear bench as best for two adults plus a child on longer runs.

How much boot space is left in the CNG version?

The rated boot is 214 litres; the CNG cylinder eats into that, so plan for soft bags rather than hard suitcases.