Marut i Alto - Explore the world

Iam new to to the car's world. I have decided to go on my life with a car so i have opted to for a new alto explore. So pliz anyone tell me the detail features.

I am going for a new alto LXi the AC version without power steering. I found it good, but how good is it on road and when compared to other car in this category ? can I expect a maintenance free life for at least more than five years.