Suzuki Alto

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Suzuki Alto

Manufacturer	Suzuki
Class	Keicar
Related	Revo Pakistan Mehran Alto PakSuzuki Maruti 800 Maruti Zen Maruti Alto Daewoo Tico
Similar	Daewoo Matiz

Suzuki Alto 5-door

Suzuki Alto is a very small car (keicar) by Suzuki. Its selling points include low price and good fuel economy. The model was introduced in 1979 and the latest model is the Alto GL. It's powered by a 1.1 L (1061 cc; 65 in³), straight-4 engine making 62 hp. The car does 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) in 16.30 s and the top speed is 150 km/h (93 mph).

The MK II Alto in the picture to the right was sold in Europe as a Suzuki Alto SB308. It has a 796cc F8B engine with three straight cylinders and 6 valves. It is naturally aspirated. It has a four speed gearbox. It puts out approximately 34 hp. The F8B engine was the replacement for the F5A engine which was used in Asia. It has the same straight three cylinders, however comprising only 550cc. This in order to fit Keicar restrictions. The Suzuki Alto Works was fitted with a 660cc F6A engine whith a turbocharger. It is available as a FWD or an AWD.

A turbocharged model called the Alto RS-X was also sold.

Suzuki Alto is built in Pakistan by Pak Suzuki. The Mehran 800, the Alto 800 have been manufactured in Karachi since 1982. Mehran 800 is based on an older Suzuki Alto model. Seven differant Suzuki vehicles are manufactured by PakSuzuki and most vehicles are available with CNG option. In 1992 a new plant was built at Port Mohammad Bin Qasim near Karachi.

The Suzuki Alto is also built in India by Maruti Udyog. The Maruti 800, the Maruti Zen, and the Maruti Alto are based on the 1986, 1994, and 2002 models of the Alto, respectively. All Indian models are only available with five doors.

In addition, the Korean-sourced Daewoo Tico was based on the 1982 Alto and also sold by Mazda as the Mazda Carol.

[edit] Jiangnan Alto

In 2006 the Mk II Suzuki Alto SB308 was one of the leading products manufactured by the Chinese Jiangnan Automobile Corporation of Xiangtan City, Hunan Province, alongside their other products such as the Fengstar, Chuanqi and City Spirit.