The eighth-gen Suzuki Alto kei car has entered the Japanese market. Unrelated to the international Alto we know, this little thing sits on a new platform that allows it to weigh up to 60 kg less than before.
In the case of the base 2WD 5MT variant, the vehicle tips the scales at just 610 kg, helping it claim an unbelievable JC08 fuel economy figure of 37 km per litre! Suzuki says this makes it the most frugal of all non-hybrid petrol vehicles in Japan.
L, S, X, F and VP variants are offered. The 660 cc three-cylinder R06A engine, featuring an upped compression ratio, exhaust gas recirculation and a re-designed intake and exhaust, drives either the front wheels or all wheels, through five-speed manual, CVT or Auto Gear Shift (AGS) gearboxes.
The AGS, available on the top F and VP variants, is a kind of AMT, featuring an electro-hydraulically operated clutch and gearchange. Ene-Charge (regenerative braking), auto stop/start and Eco-Cool (keeps air-con cool when engine is off) are also available on select variants.
Suzuki says the new Alto boasts the longest cabin length in its class (2,040 mm), thanks to a 2,460 mm wheelbase. The tandem distance and distance between driver and front passenger are 900 and 620 mm respectively.
Available safety aids include Radar Brake Support (a collision-mitigation braking system) and hill hold control, while stability control is standard across the range.
You can choose from 12 body colours, including two new shades – Pure Red and Chiffon Ivory Metallic. Also, the X variant can optionally be had with a grey tailgate, creating a unique two-tone look for the rear. Prices start from 847,800 yen (RM24,600).
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so cute
Malaysia Petrol now is UNSUBSIDIZED.
I expect to see Malaysia REMOVE high percentage of car taxation, so we can see our car price like LANGKAWI or THAILAND.
where is the promise of 30% car price reduction>?
You have to wait until 2017 for the price to be reduced by 30%. That is the promise.
In 2016, government will PROMISE again the car price to be reduced by 30% in 2020. Just like Proton Hybrid pattern. Mark my words.
agreed!!!
have no idea why people dislike your comment. Everyone have their own opinion about design, no idea why people dislike.
It’s the internet.
Giving someone the finger in real life may result in a fight and maybe some jail time, but because of the lack of accountability, you can give someone the finger online and still get away with it, again and again.
Which is why I do not believe in this ‘like / dislike ‘ thing. It will forever be abused so long as the option exists. The best solution is to add accountability; meaning everyone must register an account to like / dislike, and everyone’s likes / dislikes are tracked and recorded. At least this way, we’ll keep the riff raff out and be able to tell who’s being courteous and who’s being a troll.
What the heck happened!??
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THIS CAR SO UGLYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY…PUIII
Wow! So cool. Gonna buy this for sure.
please come to malaysiaaa!!
P1 P2, how to survive?
Sampai Malaysia for sure harga almost 40k. 40k for 660 cc……..
Impressive Cabin Length.
let’s compare:
Kia Picanto: 1729mm
Suzuki Alto: 2040mm
This is whopping 311mm longer, More than 1 foot !
Suzuki should consider bringing it into Malaysia via CKD scheme. If Axia can qualify for EEV this would easily surpass it
Better than Axia?
Specs are all great! Except for the visuals..hideous looking..
if this car sell in bolehland, probably not going well, myb because of suzuki brand and the price will be high, rm60k?
impressive fuel consumption… if come attrage/mirage can really saupei..
lucky it’s suzuki. if this shit use proton badge, everybody will cursing like hell.
If Proton can design cars that drink little fuel, people will queue up to buy.
This has got to be one of the most visually un-appealing cars around. But impressive spec sheet nonetheless, with an out-of-this-world fuel consumption!
Suzuki Malaysia tolong bawa masuk jual di Malaysia… Dah terpikat ni…
610kg is indeed crazy weight saving. Wonder how does it fare in crash tests. If it still gets 5 stars it will be a huge achievement
I wonder what is in their designer’s mind when they are designing this car…
And if they are making 850cc and 1000cc variant it will be better.
very cool looking car. hope it will come to malaysia with the same design exterior and interior. but i think most malaysian don’t like this boxy design as you can see from all the comments here..
Hey Same Lorrrr does this have RV?
Suzuki must bring this K-car and sell it at RM10k premium of RM34,600 and Suzie can have good fight with Axia.
At 37KML manufacturer’s figure achieving 60% of it mean a good 22.2KML already decent mileage from any point.
Only in dream. If suzuki sell at this price, Proton and Perodua can just balik kampung
Wow, that grille design and rear lights are definitely a blast back from the 80s and 90s !
Lolll if this were to wear a Proton-badge instead of Suzuki, this comment section would be full of cursing and prayers for Proton to close shop forever.
Nevertheless, I’d love to hear what does Jeremy Clarkson of the UK TG has to say about this car.
I LOVE K-CAR!!! this is another great example of K-car, so adorable and full of character!!
No power output disclosed by suzuki but inside sources claim should be enough to get you from point a to point b
Not another tin can underpowered con job on low fc. This is like getting driver to go on significant weight reduction so as to increase fc.
It’s a bloody kei car! That’s the whole bloody point!
yay..this car will be rebadge as proton sell it at 25k..yay
What is the difference between L, S, X, F and VP variants? Which is more expensive and has more options.
Please, someone, give detail of each variant.