Body style: Hatchback
Segment: Mini
Production years: 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006
The small-sized Alto reached its fifth generation in 1998 when Suzuki introduced it on the market and then exported it in several countries.
Suzuki had a factory in India where it started to build the vehicle. Soon, the Japanese management decided to export the Indian-produced ones on the European market but badged as Suzuki, not as Maruti-Suzuki. With that said, the Indian carmaker started exporting it to European countries.
The car also received a facelift, and there were a few differences compared to the 1998 model. At the front, the Alto featured a wrapped-around plastic bumper with integrated upper and lower grilles. Its new headlights got a corner-mounted turn signal with clear lenses. Those were complimented on the sides by an additional set of orange lights. Regardless of the trim level, the Alto sported black, unpainted door handles and mirrors. Its five-door version featured an extra set of doors in the back for easier ingress and egress to the car.
Inside, it was no surprise to find a cramped cabin and cheap materials. The hard plastic dashboard featured a more comprehensive instrument cluster, which covered the center stack as well. It carried over the ventilation system controls and the stereo from its bigger brother, the Swift. Due to its short wheelbase, it wasn't easy to put more than four people inside an Alto, but the carmaker installed two seats at the front and a bench in the back.
Under the hood, Suzuki installed a Euro 3 compliant 1.1-liter engine, and it paired it with a five-speed manual gearbox only.
ENGINE SPECS - 1.1L 5MT (63 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1061 cm3 |
Power: | 46 KW @ 6000 RPM 63 HP @ 6000 RPM 62 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 63 lb-ft @ 3200 RPM 85 Nm @ 3200 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 96 mph (154 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 14.8 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 155/65R13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 137.6 in (3495 mm) |
Width: | 58.1 in (1476 mm) |
Height: | 57.3 in (1455 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 51/50.8 in (1,295/1,290 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 92.9 in (2360 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 6.3 cuFT (178 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 1775 lbs (805 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 2568 lbs (1165 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 36.2 mpg US (6.5 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 58.8 mpg US (4 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 48 mpg US (4.9 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 119 g/km |