Suzuki Alto 2022 Revealed
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New Suzuki Alto 2022 Officially Revealed In Japan

Japanese automaker, Suzuki has officially revealed new generation Alto entry-level car in the home market. For people not in the know, the Japanese-spec model is completely different from the Maruti Suzuki Alto on sale in India. Except for the name, both cars have different design, interior and powertrain.

New Suzuki Alto 2022 Design Changes

Suzuki Alto 2022 Design Revealed

The new-gen Alto comes with new body panels and design elements; however, the overall boxy shape is retained. The vehicle gets more rounded edges than the predecessor. The front fascia comes with a large trapezoidal headlamps, and a smaller front grille with a chrome bar placed between the headlamps.

The small car gets big window glasses for airy feel, and a more upright A-pillar. At the back, the new Alto gets all-new tailgate, bumper and new upright tail-lights. The vehicle gets 7-spoke wheels and is wrapped in dual-tone colour options.

Alto 2022 Interior

Suzuki Alto 2022 Interior

The new-gen Suzuki Alto for the Japanese market comes with all-new interior. It is better equipped than the previous model. The central console has a small infotainment system, vertically-stacked air con vents, new AC buttons, etc. It also gets a multi-functional steering wheel with controls for audio and Bluetooth telephony.

The ninth generation Alto also comes with active driver’s assists under Suzuki Safety Support. It offers features like lane departure warning, high beam assist and autonomous emergency braking with pedestrian detection and forward collision avoidance.

Suzuki Alto 2022 Powertrain

It is powered by a 660cc, three-cylinder petrol engine with a mild hybrid technology, featuring an integrated started generator (ISG) and a small lithium-ion battery pack. The company hasn’t released the power figures as well as gearbox options. This SHVS mild hybrid system will further improve the overall fuel efficiency of the Alto. It is expected to be one of the most fuel efficient cars in its category.

India-spec New Alto

Maruti Suzuki has started testing the new-gen Alto in India, which is likely to be launched in early 2022. The spy images reveal that the new model will be significantly bigger and more spacious. It will be longer, wider and taller than the existing model, which should help MSIL to create more space inside the cabin.

The new model will be designed and developed on Suzuki’s new lightweight HEARTECT platform that also underpins the new WagonR, S-Presso and the upcoming Celerio. The new model will be lighter than the current car, which should improve its efficiency. It is likely to be offered with the existing 800cc, 3-cylinder petrol engine. The company could also add the 1.0-litre 3-cylinder petrol engine, which was earlier offered on the Alto K10. The small car will also receive CNG powered model.

New Suzuki Alto 2022 Officially Revealed In Japan
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