Suzuki Alto

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Recent Changes
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Styles and Major Options
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Australian Market
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 * Safety features
 * IPod/MP3 auxiliary jack
 * Remote entry
 * Air conditioning
 * Electric front windows
 * CD player

GLX
 * 14 inch Alloy wheels
 * Electronic Stability Control
 * Body coloured door handles
 * Front foglamps
 * 6 speaker stereo system
 * Tachometer

Pricing
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Gas Mileage
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As seen on the FuelEconomy.gov website, the City/Highway MPG averages are as follows:

Engine and Transmission
Suzuki Alto called as Maruti A-star in India. Maruti Suzuki has equipped the A-star with the advance KB series engine. Suzuki has invested over Rs1200 crores this and 3 years  to make this petrol mill. The new-generation three-cylinder, light-weight aluminum K10B engine produces 67ps @ 6200 rpm and torque of 90nm @ 3500 rpm. The engine is paired with a five speed autobox.

Performance
Suzuki Alto called as Maruti A-star in India. The flat torque of this engine and short throw gearbox makes the A-star an ideal car to negotiate the stop-go city traffic conditions. The engine loves to be revved but at high gears it feels short of torque than the expected. The gearbox feels good unlike the one in the WagonR and Zen estilo. Response in highway is good, but, remember this is a 3 cylinder motor, it feels stressed as you move past three digit figure and runs out of gas after 140kmph. Also the engine is little noisy too. However we must agree that Maruti Suzuki has find somehow an engine delivering performance of a 4 cylinder motor and fuel efficiency of a 3 cylinder one. A-star returns 14kmpl in actual driving conditions. Review of Maruti A-star

Reliability
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Safety
The Suzuki Alto built between 1985-2000 have been rated 1 star by the Australasian Used Car Safety Rating.

Suzuki Alto 1985-2000 Safety Report

The current Suzuki Alto scored 3 stars out of 5 when tested by EuroNCAP. 


 * Dual front airbags
 * Front side airbags
 * Side curtain airbags
 * Anti-lock Braking System
 * Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
 * Brake Assist

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Colors
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Main Competitors

 * Nissan Micra
 * Hyundai Getz
 * Mitsubishi Colt
 * Toyota Yaris
 * Honda Fit/Jazz
 * Tata Indica
 * Hyundai i20
 * Chevrolet Aveo

Hybrid Models
The Suzuki Alto has no hybrid model.

Unique Attributes
The Alto is Australia's most fuel efficient light petrol car with the fuel consumption of 4.8L/100 km.

85% of the new Alto is recyclable.

In 2009, the Alto entered the Global Green Challenge.

Interior
The Alto's boxy body enables good room for its occupants particularly head room. The driver and front passenger will benefit good head and leg room whereas for backseat passengers, leg room is modest.

The cabin uses sturdy and hard plastics, an integrated CD stereo and a height-adjustable steering wheel. The front seats are similar to the seats found in the Swift and SX4 to reduce costs. The base model Alto gets a motorcycle styled speedometer with a digital fuel gauge inside. The CD stereo placed at the centre of the dashboard is designed to wrap around.

Despite the Alto's small boot, the backseat is split fold 50:50 to enable even more room for bigger items. In the cabin, the Alto provides many storage compartments but the glovebox is flawed.

Resale Values
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Criticisms
One of the criticisms of the current model Alto is a lack of Electronic Stabilty Control not being standard for the base model destined for the Australian market.

Generations
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Worldwide
Other than Japan for their domestic market, the Alto is sold in Europe, India and Australia.

Design quirks and oddities
When to Alto is about to enter the Australian market, Suzuki Australia had to think up of a marketing strategy to promote the car's fuel efficiency.

Awards
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