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There was a time when the Maruti Alto ruled Indian roads. It became a go-to “first car” for countless Indian families as it was affordable, fuel-efficient and low on maintenance. Even after all these years, the Alto still carries that charm that makes people smile whenever they see it. While scrolling through Instagram recently, many were taken by surprise when an unexpected clip brought back those memories not from India but from Germany. ‘Lord Alto’ Cruising Through Germany The video opens with a question: “So, what cars did you see in Germany?” Naturally, one expects to see BMWs, Audis, or even a Bugatti. And yes, the video does show a sleek black track-only Bugatti Bolide first. But what steals the show next isn’t another supercar. It is none other than a Maruti Suzuki Alto 1.1, which is seen moving on Germany’s autobahn, the country’s famous high-speed highway. The creator who shared the video fittingly calls it “Lord.” The caption reads, “Not sure if an Alto and a Bolide have been in a reel together before.” Watch The Clip Here View this post on Instagram A post shared by karan singh (@carswithkaran) When The Internet Bowed To The ‘Lord’ The rare sight of a small Indian car sharing screen space with one of the fastest cars in the world was enough to make the internet lose its calm. The video has already crossed over two million views. What followed in the comments section was pure gold as one exclaimed it as a ‘Once in a lifetime event.’ One user commented, “TBH in Germany that’s rarer than a Bugatti.” Another added, “Can’t wait to see Wagon R on the autobahn.” Someone joked, “First time in history, a Bugatti got its chance to be in the same reel as Lord Alto, this will be studied by coming humans.” Others admired the condition of the car. “That genuinely looks so well-maintained,” wrote a viewer, while another jokingly said, “An Alto maintained by a German? It’ll run till the ocean dries up.” “Only seen two of them here in Sweden. That makes it even rarer than any supercar around. All hail Lord Alto,” an individual shared. “Dominating the world by just its presence,” a person remarked. More such remarks surfaced. Some were: “Love by many. Defeated by none,” “Lord is everywhere,” “The car industry’s magnus opus” and “As an Alto owner, I find this mythical.” A Brief Look At Alto 1.1 The Maruti Suzuki Alto VX 1.1 was a more powerful version of the standard Alto, produced between 2000 and 2005. It featured 1.1-liter (1061 cc) petrol engine that generated around 63 horsepower and 82 Nm of torque. It stood out for small but premium touches like body-coloured bumpers, front power windows and a rear wiper. These features made a big difference back then.
