New Delhi, April 23 -- Automobile major Maruti Suzuki India on Tuesday launched the all new Alto with BSVI (Bharat Stage-IV emission norms) compliant engine, nearly a year before the regulation being mandated.

The new entry segment car has a high fuel efficiency of 22.05 km per litre. It has been priced between Rs 293,689 and Rs 371,709.

"The customers of new Alto will witness a change in price predominantly due to factors such as additional safety features, new technology and design and compliance to BSVI regulation," the company said in a statement.

"With these changes, the new Alto becomes the first entry level segment car to be compliant with the contemporary safety and environment regulations."

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