Introducing the New Suzuki Alto…

rdsingleton — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 16:14:04 +0000

The Alto is Suzuki’s new city car aimed at people looking for a compact stylish car giving fun and excitement but losing none of the practicality.

Suzuki Alto Design

The rounded front headlamps add to the new Suzuki Alto‘s fun personality, whilst the angular rear lights give it a sleeker, sportier feel. The SZ4 models add 14″ alloy wheels complementing the car beautifully.

It’s eye-catching curvaceous style not only gives it lots of character but also great aerodynamics. Little touches like the streamlined door mirrors help reduce drag which lowers fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. The new Suzuki Alto also has a body which is strong but lightweight helping the manual transmission version achieve 64.2 mpg on the combined cycle with only 103 g/km CO2 emissions making it qualify for the £35 road tax band.

Inside, eveything is designed to be both easy to reach and operate. The CD tuner has MP3 compatibility with iPod connectivity. There’s also handy storage compartments for your CDs, keys and drinks. The SZ4 also has a tachometer for that sporty touch. In addition, there’s room for four adults plus their shopping with the new Suzuki Alto’s 129 litre boot space.

Suzuki Alto Colours

The new Suzuki Alto is available in nine striking colours: Bright Red and White are the standard solid colours with Fortune Rose, Paradise Blue, Desert Brown, Healing Green, Silky Silver, Midnight Black and Azure Grey metallics.

Suzuki Alto Video

Suzuki Alto Specification

The new Suzuki Alto is available in three versions with either a manual or automatic transmission:-

The standard Suzuki Alto SZ2 model features:-

5 doors as standard;
Electric front windows;
12v interior accessory socket;
Power steering;
Tilt-adjustable steering wheel;
Low fuel warning lamp;
Lights-on and key-in reminder;
Driver’s seat belt warning lamp and alarm;
Door ajar warning lamp;
ABS with EBD function;
Driver and passenger front airbags;
Side airbags (incorporated into the front seats);
2 ISOFIX child seat anchorages;
2 child seat tether anchorages;
Childproof rear door locks;
Storage pockets in front and rear doors;
Luggage area cover;
Immobiliser;
Remote central locking;
14″ Steel wheels with full wheel covers;
3-Spoke steering wheel;
MP3/WMA compatible CD tuner with 2 speakers.

The Suzuki Alto SZ3 model is as above plus:-

Manual air-conditioning;
Pollen filter.

The Suzuki Alto SZ4 also adds:-

Rear seat with 50/50 split folding bench;
ESP electronic stability programme;
Curtain airbags;
Front fog lamps;
Body coloured exterior door handles and mirrors;
14″ alloy wheels.

Suzuki Alto Technical Data

Engine

The new Suzuki Alto comes with a Euro 5 compliant, 996 cc 68 PS (at 6,000 rpm) petrol engine with 90 NM of torque at 3,400 rpm.

Transmission

The new Suzuki Alto is available in a 5 speed manual or 4 speed automatic transmission.

Dimensions

Overall length 3,500 mm
Overall width 1,600 mm
Overall height 1,470 mm
Wheelbase 2,360 mm
Minimum turning circle 9.0 m
Seating capacity 4
Luggage capacity seatback raised 129l seatback folded 367 l

Weights

Kerb weight 885kg (man) 910kg (auto)
Gross weight 1250 kg

Performance

Maximum speed 96 mph (man) 93 mph (auto)
0-62 mph 13.5 seconds (man) 17.0 seconds (auto)

Fuel Consumption and CO2 Emissions

Fuel tank capacity 35 litres
CO2 emissions g/km 103 (man) 122 (auto)
Urban cycle – 51.4 mpg (man) 42.1 mpg (auto)
Extra-urban cycle – 74.3 mpg (man) 62.8 (auto)
Combined – 64.2 mpg (man) 54.3 mpg (auto)