First previewed as the A-Star concept at the New Delhi Auto Expo in January, the seventh generation Suzuki Alto will make its world debut in Paris this October.
The new Suzuki Alto packs a new Euro 5 compliant 1.0-litre aluminium petrol engine with CO2 emissions lower than 109g/km.
Positioned as Suzuki's new global car, the Alto will be produced at Maruti Suzuki India's Manesar plant, and sold mainly in Europe but also in India and other countries.
Initial production is due to start in October 2008, and full-scale production for Europe is due to start in December 2008 followed by expansion for other markets around the world.
In addition to the Alto, Suzuki will also display their latest two hydrogen fuel-cell models in Paris: the SX4-FCV which uses a GM-made fuel cell stack and the “crosscage” which features a lightweight air-cooled fuel-cell system from British specialist company Intelligent Energy.
The all-new Alto builds on the strengths of Suzuki’s unparalleled knowledge of small-car development. It combines eye-catching style and easy urban mobility with great performance in terms of high fuel efficiency and low CO2 emissions. The new compact car offers lightness achieved through downsizing yet provides ample interior roominess and comfort.
For the compact body, Suzuki designer tailored a stylish, sporty and youthful look that simultaneously exudes solidity and urban energy. It is perfectly matched to European tastes and supports a low drag coefficient. With overall higher levels of quality, comfort, and safety, the all-new Alto is a response to the needs of today’s motorists.
Fuel cell models with high environmental compatibility
Suzuki seeks to further strengthen the environmentally conscious advantages of its products and aim for further reduction of their impact on the global environment. One way to achieve this is fuel cell technology.
The latest two fuel-cell models will be exhibited in Paris: The SX4-FCV equipped with a GM-made high-performance fuel cell stack, a Suzuki-developed 70MPa hydrogen tank and a light, compact capacitor, and the “crosscage” that features a simple, compact, and lightweight air-cooled fuel-cell power system from British specialist company Intelligent Energy, plus a high-performance lithium-ion secondary battery.
Today’s Suzuki at a glance
The Suzuki booth will also include other exciting products that embody Suzuki “Way of Life!” message. The lineup will include production vehicles such as the Swift, Grand Vitara, SX4 and Splash. In addition, the SX4 WRC car as well as the SERT endurance GSX-R1000, will show Suzuki’s motorsport spirit.
Detailed information about the Suzuki models and future Suzuki activities can be obtained at the Press Conference.
* The Paris International Motor Show is open to the public from 4 to 19 October 2008.
I like it, if you look at this models predecessor and its competitions' they all look alot like boxes. Slightly different lights and such but ultimately similar boxes. Now Suzuki is stepping out and going against the grain. Furthermore in Japan, you can drive these when you're 12 with a license. If you're driving at 12, you're happy no matter what and the Alto WORKS package was bit more peppy. Not so fast but it offered tuning from Suzuki for a little bit of fun. Goodstuff.
pity that it resembles the aygo,c1,107 family so much, suzuki can do better than copying. as for the make, one of my cars is a 4x4 ignis and i love driving it, so much fun for little money, and incredibly reliable also, no extra visit to service after more than 100.000 km in 3 years.... good job suzuki, just follow the kizashi spirit as for design, you can only succeed!!!
i think there was an explosion in the suzuki styling department and somebody else had to design the road version. The A-Star Concept got me all excited but this looks nothing like it. Just another fugly tink tink car. They must be on the same floor as the people who styled the new ford ka. Why is it so hard to design a good looking city car?
geez that grill doesnt suite that car at all... plus wat is the point of it?!? dont we already have enough horrible cheap cars that no one likes to choose from?!?
