Suzuki Alto Review & Road Test

A brand new car for the price of an expensive scooter.

Model Tested:

2009 Suzuki Alto GLX; 1.0-litre, three-cylinder, petrol; four-speed automatic; five-door hatch – $16,490*

Pricing; fuel consumption; feature list
Engine size; rear leg room; boot capacity
CarAdvice Rating:
It’s Australia’s cheapest car and it’s built in India. These two factors alone would send most people to [...]

Suzuki Alto – 12 Hour Economy Challenge

12 hours, one mission: to test the economy claims of Suzuki’s new Alto.
By Matt Brogan
In addition to my regular review this week I thought I’d throw an additional challenge at Suzuki’s pint-sized warrior and put the car’s impressive fuel economy claims – and perhaps that of my rather limited patience – to the ultimate test: [...]

Suzuki Alto scores top marks in GVG

The new Suzuki Alto has scored top marks on Australia’s government sponsored Green Vehicle Guide ranking itself as one of the country’s top three green vehicles.

With a combined fuel economy figure of just 4.8 litres per 100 kilometres, and low CO2 emissions, the Alto scored an overall greenhouse gas rating of 8.5 out of 10.

Suzuki Alto Review & Road Test

2009 Suzuki Alto GL Review & Road Test

It’s not the size of the dog in the fight…
Model Tested:

2009 Suzuki Alto GL; 1.0-litre, three-cylinder, petrol; five-speed manual; five-door hatch – $12,490*

Options:

Metallic Paint $475 (Fitted – Fortune Rose)

Fuel economy; price; eager performance
No ESC; boot space; open storage areas
CarAdvice Rating:
By Matt Brogan
When it [...]