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Excitement reigns in the flea circus, in the district of the smallest ones of the small ones: Suzuki mixes the dwarf country up this year. Since 1979 its new edition of the Alto was sold 7.3 million times world-wide. In the world of the side and town center cars a price of 8800 Euros (in Austria) is already equipment-moderately, inclusive power steering, window regulator, two Airbags, central locking with remote control and five doors in series are a clear challenge. – ABS or (!) climate control system is available with surcharge.
The in India manufactured Alto has got what it takes as a side car with its rev-happy sportster motor: Four passengers, or better: two adults, two children or two adults and - thanks to the divided, inclinable rear seat – up to 725 liters luggage in the rear will probably be the practice freight of the small one.
That in case of an occupation with four adults (á 75 kilograms) only about 50 kilos luggage up to the permissible total weight remains shows the borders of a small car.
Remarkable for 3.8 m is the handling of the Alto, even with quicker pace, if one once got accustomed to the direct power steering. This is a (side-) car for practical thinkers.
Driving the Suzuki Alto
Engine/Powertrain * * * * *
We liked: The 46 kW/63 HP engine fits the 800-Kilo-Alto well. Works agile can be driven sportily too.
We didn't like: Premium fuel necessary; with sporty driving fashion consumption rose to more than 7 l/100 km during the test.
Comfort * * *
We liked: Luxury may not be expected with this favorable price; interior: spartanic, properly.
We didn't like: Head rest not inclinable in front, no head rest at the back, leg rest for driver/front seat passengers is too short.
Vehicle Handling * * * *
We liked: Firm chassis; very direct steering wheel reaction is good for parking.
We didn't like: Direct steering element requires concentration with high speed; stiff gear shift; small range because of small fuel level in the tank.
Space/Variability * * * * *
We liked: The head liberty is astonishing; thanks to flexible front seat covering leg liberty is given at the back either, well usable loading space (up to 432 l).
We didn't like: In the rear only enough room for two adult passengers.
Measured Values * * * * *
Top speed: 155 km/h. Acceleration: from 0 to 100 km/h in 14.8 seconds. Test consumption: 6.5 liter on 100 km. Price: 8800 Euros (including any taxes).
Data From the Manufacturer
Engine
Four cylinders in row, 1061 ccm, 46 kW/63 HP with 6000/min, 85 Nm with 3200/min, 16 valves in V, two overhead cam shafts, multi-point injection, light alloy cylinder heads, fivefold stored crankshaft.
Car Body
Five door compact car unloaded weight 800 kg, effective additional load 290 kg, permissible total weight 1165 kg, roof luggage carrier max. 28 kg, unchecked trailer load: max 350 kg.
Power Transmission
on the front wheels, five gear manual transmission
Chassis
self-supporting body; in front suspension struts, transverse control arms; sway bar; in the back torsion crankshaft, Panhard rod; in front and at the back coil springs, telescopic absorbers.
Structure
in front disc brakes, at the back drum brakes, hand brake on rear wheels; power-assisted rack; tire in front 155/55 R13; 135 R12, rims 4.5 J.
Dimensions and Weights
Wheel base 2360 mm, wheel track vo/hi: 1295/1290 mm, ground clearance 150 mm, turn radius 9.3 m; length 3395 mm, width 1475 mm, height of 1450 mm, starting from 630 kg.
Consumption
on 100 km (as per work): urban 6.5, outside urban 4.0, entirely 4.9 liters. 95 octane.
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