Suzuki has launched the all-new Alto kei car in Japan. First launched in May 1979, Suzuki Alto is used as a utility kei car with the ease of driving and use, economic efficiency, and inexpensive price setting. It became popular mainly among female customers and pioneered a new market for kei cars.
Since its launch, Alto had evolved in terms of function and performance in line with the needs of the times. Throughout its 35-year history, Alto has been favoured by many customers, with its accumulated domestic sales of approximately 4.83 million units in Japan.
The all-new 8th-generation Alto has adopted a newly-developed platform for the first time and achieved a weight reduction of 60kg by thoroughly reducing its weight. As a result, the Suzuki Alto now tips the scales at just 610kg.
Along with the enhanced efficiency of the powertrain, the new Suzuki Alto features the lowest fuel consumption among non-hybrid petrol vehicle in Japan. More specifically, the new Alto returns 37.0km/L according to the JC08 cycle.
While adopting a simple and stylish design with the exterior emphasizing quality and proportion, and the interior combining design and function, it also realizes roomy cabin space with the longest cabin length (2,040mm) in its class, thanks to the longer wheelbase (2,460mm) compared to the previous model.
Suzuki has also equipped the new Suzuki Alto with new safety technologies such as the Radar Brake Support collision-mitigation braking system, unintended start control system, emergency stop signal, Electronic Stability Program (ESP) and Hill Hold Control.
It is powered by a 660cc 3-cylinder engine in both naturally aspirated and turbocharged configurations, mated to either a 5-speed manual or a CVT automatic. Offered with both 2WD and 4WD versions, the all-new Suzuki Alto is priced from 847,800 yen (RM24,594) for the base model.
PS: Do note that this Suzuki Alto is unrelated to the namesake model sold in Malaysia.
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