Suzuki take you higher

Sometimes there is nothing better than a little high and Suzuki agrees. Suzuki recently announced a series of updates for their feisty little Alto including a new entry level model.

The new bundle of joy in Suzuki’s fleet will be badged as the Alto GA, and is joined by the newly rebadged Alto GLX. Together, the duo replaces the previous GL and GLS models.

At R97 800, the new Alto GA is the most affordable Suzuki on the local market. Standard equipment remains similar to the outgoing GL model, and includes air-conditioning and power steering, while dual airbags, inertia-reel seat belts and head restraints ensure high passive safety standards.

Whilst the GA is definitely great value motorists wanting to balance their budget with a little bit of splash can look to the GLX which boasts an extensive array of standard features, including remote central locking, electric front windows, and an integrated CD receiver with four loudspeakers. Air-conditioning and power steering remain part of the package, too.

Safety is both actively and passively addressed via ABS anti-lock brakes with electronic braking assistance (EBA) and electronic brake force distribution (EBD), as well as dual front airbags, inertia reel seat belts and head restraints.

Both the GA and the GLX retain the same mechanical underpinnings as their predecessors. A lively three-cylinder, 996 cc engine is credited with 50 kW of maximum power at 6 000 r/min, while the torque peak of 87 Nm is reached at 4 500 r/min.

With a five-speed manual gearbox and a kerb mass of just 850 kg, the Alto delivers peppy performance and frugal fuel consumption. Top speed is 145 km/h, while the Suzuki only needs 5,7 litres of unleaded petrol for every 100 km/h covered in the combined cycle.

Both Suzuki Alto models are covered by a three-year/100 000 km warranty. In addition, the Alto GLX comes standard with a three-year/45 000 km service plan. Service intervals are at one-year/15 000 km intervals.

Pricing
Suzuki Alto GA                  R97 900
Suzuki Alto GLX                R112 900

Press Release