Wait a minute – isn’t that the new eighth-gen Suzuki Alto? Well it is… and it isn’t. They’ve actually been the same car for some time now, and Mazda’s Carol is in fact an older nameplate, so there.
To be sold through Autozam dealers in Japan from end-January, the new Mazda Carol shares nearly everything with the new Suzuki Alto, from its 660 cc three-pot motor, through six-speed manual and CVT gearboxes, to its 37 km per litre JC08 consumption, and even its 847,800 yen (RM24,600) starting price!
More similarities abound – regenerative braking, auto stop/start, Eco-Cool (keeps air-con cool when engine is off), Radar Brake Support (a collision-mitigation braking system) and hill hold control are offered on some variants, while stability control is standard across the range. Seven body colours are offered, including two new shades – Pure Red and Chiffon Ivory Metallic.
No Kodo, no SkyActiv and not exactly Zoom-Zoom – but which of the twins do you prefer in terms of looks? Or is the Suzuki Alto Turbo RS concept more up your alley?
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i like suzuki alto more, though i prefer the more retro feel and look of alloy rims of the mazda. wondering if the rims itself are the same as the “normal” (non-x) variant of alto as well.
Rubbish
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OMG…Ugly like shit…puihhh…
SIX SPEED MANUAL GEARBOX?!?! WOW!!!! too bad only 660cc…..
Good news! Toyota will start use 5 speed from now on because others using 6 now. Toyota gearbox theory, always minus 1 gear.
Maybe japanese like the car but not the badge..that’s why many same car diff brand alto-carol, boon-passo, T camry – D camry, 86-Brz etc
Seriously i think the rear light position is too low if directional light is on and i believe driver behind can not see at all.
As long as its not a kimchi, it will have RV
As long as its not a Toyota, it will have RV.
the seats are soooo plain. Even my chair in the store room is better than this car’s chair…
At least it does not come with optional tissue box as a premium.
Everything is as expected from a no nonsense small city car.
For those whom wants more luxury then can buy the Aston Martin Cygnet.
Designed in India?
dont know why but I feel this mazda version’s rear design was better than suzuki’s.
Really nice modern-retro design, wish this will come here..
A good example of “Platform sharing” or ‘Rebadging’ here. (For those who are still unclear of the concept). To minimise investment and maximise revenue.