The Suzuki Alto 2023 is an ultra-mini hatchback enjoyed all over the world due to its affordable pricing and outstanding fuel efficiency. Its current generation features a contemporary exterior built with lightweight material to aid its outstanding fuel economy and road stability. Though considered a compact vehicle, the Suzuki Alto offers a comfortable cabin fitted with pleasurable driver and passenger features that guarantee a safe and convenient riding experience. The Suzuki Alto 800 runs using a 796cc engine that emits 47 horsepower with 68 Newton meters of torque. You may choose from Silky Silver Metallic, Blazing Red, Superior White, Granite Gray, Prime Mojito Green, Cerulean Blue, and Brilliant Yellow. Locally, Suzuki Philippines announced the removal of the Suzuki Alto from its current lineup in 2020. It will be replaced by the contemporary-looking and equally affordable Suzuki S-Presso.
Launch
The Suzuki Alto was initially introduced in May 1979. It is known in other parts of the world as the Suzuki Cervo Mode, the Suzuki Hatch, the Suzuki Fronte, the Maruti 800, and the Suzuki Mehran. The second-generation Suzuki Alto was released in September 1984. A year later, Suzuki Motor Corporation launched performance variants of the Suzuki Alto fitted with a turbocharged and fuel-injected engine. Its third generation was unveiled in 1988. A sliding-door trim was released to provide easy entrance and exiting.
Fast forward several generations, the Suzuki Alto remained one of the top-selling models of the Japanese automaker because of its proven versatility and outstanding fuel efficiency.
Exterior
The 2023 Suzuki Alto measures 3,395mm long, 1,490mm wide, and 1,475mm tall. It features a subtly-designed but modern exterior highlighted with high ground clearance, an upswept pair of headlights, broad grille incorporated with the black front bumper, sloping window lines, wide central air intake, vertical taillights, and sleek bumpers.
The Suzuki Alto wears a set of 145/70R13 steel wheels with a full cap.
Interior
The Suzuki Alto is built with a 2,360mm wheelbase allowing a comfortable space for four fully grown adults. Highlights in the refined cabin include a three-spoke steering wheel, a modern dashboard, front power windows, a well-designed instrument cluster with speedometer, odometer and trip meter, door pockets and glove box for storage, a USN and auxiliary port.
In terms of cargo loading, the Suzuki Alto has an efficient 177 liters of space. It can be extended by folding the rear seats.
Technology & Safety Features
The Suzuki Alto is built with a good number of airbags, three-point seat belts, child-proof locks at the rear door, defogger, immobilizer, and side-impact beams.
Platform & Chassis
The body of the Suzuki Alto 2023 is built using strong steel specifically made to protect riders against sudden impact. It is affixed with a McPherson Strut suspension with coil spring at the front and a three-link rigid axle suspension with coil spring at the rear. Its braking power is assisted by a solid disc at the front and leading and trailing drum at the rear.
Engine & Drivetrain
The Suzuki Alto 800 is powered by a .08-liter three-cylinder SOHC 12V engine mated with a five-speed manual transmission. It is guaranteed to produce 47 horsepower with 68 Newton meters of torque.