Suzuki Alto
| Suzuki Alto | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Suzuki |
| Also called | |
| Production | 1979–present |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class |
Kei car City car |
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| First generation (SS30/SS40) | |
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| Overview | |
| Also called |
Suzuki Fronte Suzuki FX Suzuki Hatch Maruti 800 |
| Production | 1979–1984 |
| Assembly |
Kosai, Shizuoka, Japan Whanganui, New Zealand |
| Body and chassis | |
| Body style | 3-door hatchback 5-door hatchback 3-door van |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive or four-wheel-drive |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | |
| Transmission | 4-speed manual |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,150 mm (84.6 in) |
| Length | 3,195 mm (125.8 in) |
| Width | 1,395 mm (54.9 in) |
| Height | 1,335 mm (52.6 in) |
| Curb weight | 530–570 kg (1,170–1,260 lb) |
| Second generation (CA71) | |
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| Overview | |
| Also called |
Suzuki Fronte Suzuki Mehran Maruti 800 |
| Production | 1984-1988 1988-2013 (China) |
| Assembly |
Kosai, Japan Jiangnan, China Chongqing, China (Changan Suzuki) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Body style | 3/5-door hatchback |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive or four-wheel-drive |
| Related |
Suzuki Cervo Chang'an Alto Chang'an City Baby JN Auto (China) Iran Khodro Alto (Iran) Peugeot JN Mini (Tunisia) |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | |
| Transmission | 4/5-speed manual 2-speed automatic 3-speed automatic |
| Third generation (CL11) | |
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1992 Suzuki Alto
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| Overview | |
| Also called |
Suzuki Fronte Daewoo Tico |
| Production | 1988–1994 |
| Assembly | Kosai, Japan |
| Body and chassis | |
| Body style | |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive or four-wheel-drive |
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| Fourth generation (HA11) | |
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| Overview | |
| Production | 1994–1998 |
| Assembly | Kosai, Japan |
| Body and chassis | |
| Body style | 3/5-door hatchback |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive or four-wheel-drive |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,335 mm (91.9 in) |
| Length | 3,295 mm (129.7 in) |
| Width | 1,395 mm (54.9 in) |
| Curb weight | 510–600 kg (1,124–1,323 lb) |
| Fifth generation (HA12) | |
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| Overview | |
| Also called | Chevrolet Alto Mazda Carol |
| Production | 1998–2004 (Japan) 2000–2012 (Pakistan) |
| Assembly |
Kosai, Japan Karachi, Pakistan (Pak Suzuki), Bogotá, Colombia (GM Colmotores). |
| Body and chassis | |
| Body style | 3/5-door hatchback 3-door van |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive or four-wheel-drive |
| Related | Mitsuoka Ray |
| Powertrain | |
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| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,360 mm (92.9 in) |
| Length | 3,395 mm (133.7 in) |
| Width | 1,475 mm (58.1 in) |
| Height | 1,440–1,455 mm (56.7–57.3 in) |
| Curb weight | 630–800 kg (1,390–1,760 lb) |
| Maruti Alto | |
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| Overview | |
| Production | 2000–2014 |
| Assembly | Manesar, India (Maruti Suzuki) - Bogotá Colombia (GM Colmotores) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Body style | 5-door hatchback |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive |
| Related |
Maruti Alto 800 Suzuki Alto |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,360 mm (92.9 in) |
| Length | 3,495 mm (137.6 in) |
| Width | 1,475 mm (58.1 in) |
| Height | 1,460 mm (57.5 in) |
| Curb weight | 670 kg (1,477 lb) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Maruti 800 |
| Successor | Maruti Alto 800 |
| Sixth generation (HA24) | |
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2005–2006 Suzuki Alto
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| Overview | |
| Also called |
Mazda Carol Nissan Pino |
| Production | 2004–2009 |
| Assembly | Kosai, Japan |
| Body and chassis | |
| Body style | 5-door hatchback |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive or four-wheel-drive |
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| Seventh generation (HA25) | |
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2010 Suzuki Alto
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| Overview | |
| Also called | Mazda Carol |
| Production | 2009–2014 |
| Assembly | Kosai, Japan |
| Body and chassis | |
| Body style | 5-door hatchback |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive or four-wheel-drive |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual 4-speed automatic CVT automatic |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,400 mm (94.5 in) |
| Length | 3,395 mm (133.7 in) |
| Width | 1,475 mm (58.1 in) |
| Height | 1,535 mm (60.4 in) |
| Maruti Suzuki A-Star | |
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Suzuki Alto (GF) GLX hatchback
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| Overview | |
| Also called | Suzuki Alto Suzuki Celerio Changhe-Suzuki Alto Nissan Pixo Zotye Z100 |
| Production | 2008–2013 2013–present (China) |
| Assembly |
Manesar, India (Maruti Suzuki) Chongqing, China (Changan Suzuki) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | City car |
| Body style | 5-door hatchback |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 998 cc K10B I3 |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual 4-speed automatic |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,360 mm (92.9 in) |
| Length | 3,580 mm (140.9 in) |
| Width | 1,680 mm (66.1 in) |
| Height | 1,400 mm (55.1 in) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Maruti Alto |
| Successor | Nissan Micra (for Nissan Pixo, Europe) |
The Suzuki Alto (スズキ・アルト) is a kei car built by Suzuki. Its selling points have long included a low price and good fuel economy. The model, currently in its eighth generation, was first introduced in 1979 and has been built in many countries worldwide. The Alto badge has often been used on different cars in Japan and in export markets, where it is considered a city car.
In Japan, the Alto badge was originally meant to be for the commercial use version of the Fronte passenger car. When introduced, the Alto was only available as a two-door "light van" and with bare-bones equipment. However, Suzuki had never used the "Fronte" badge in export, and chose to call all versions "Alto" abroad. Most early export Altos were thus technically speaking rebadged Suzuki Frontes. These were exported with changes such as enlarged engines, sometimes modified bodywork. Thus the Japanese SS40 Fronte became the SS80 Alto with a 796 cc engine abroad. The Alto badge gradually took over in Japan as well, as the distinction between kei commercial vehicles and passenger cars was diminished in early 1989. The Fronte line was retired in March 1989. The Alto plate has been used on export versions of various Indian-built derivatives since the early 1990s, as neither cars are restricted by the kei rules and Indian cars are also considerably cheaper than Japanese-built ones.
Thus, the European-market models were actually:
Since 2014, the Suzuki Celerio has replaced the Alto in Europe and other export markets. Alto is thus a JDM-only badge for now.
The first generation (SS30V/40V), introduced in May 1979, was a three-door cargo version of the Fronte passenger car, equipped with a folding rear seat. Front suspension comprised coils struts, with leaf springs at the back. The steering was of the recirculating ball type, and four-wheel drums were used. On introduction, the Alto received the T5B two-stroke 539 cc (32.9 cu in) (SS30) three-cylinder engine, producing 28 PS (21 kW) at 5500 rpm. The Alto was a "micro sensation" when introduced, largely due to its rock bottom price of ¥470,000 (circa $1,900 in 1979, at a time when the cheapest Ford Pinto cost $4,999 in the US). This low price was made possible by a number of Japanese special concessions for commercial vehicles: most notably, the engine did not require twin catalysts. Two less doors provided another saving, as did the exemption from commodity tax. The Alto's success changed the kei-car market, and other producers such as Subaru (with the "Family Rex") quickly followed suit with cut-price "commercial" vehicles that were really intended for private use. The Alto helped Suzuki move into seventh place in Japanese production for cars and trucks. In the last full year of production for this generation, it was still by far the best selling Kei car, with the Alto outselling the Fronte at a rate of about five to two.
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