[New Suzuki Alto] Mild hybrid adoption, fuel economy is light ... from price 943,800 yen

Suzuki announces the new Alto, a light passenger car, and will start selling on December 22.The four grades of "A", "L", "Hybrid S", and "Hybrid X" are available, and the price is 943,800 yen to 1,379,400 yen.

In May 1979, Alto was launched as a practical mini car that combines ease of driving, ease of use, and high economics, and opened a new market.Since then, functions and performance have evolved according to the times.In 42 years, it is a model that represents Suzuki mini vehicles, which has been supported by many users for eight generations and has a cumulative total of about 5.26 million units in Japan.The ninth -generation Alto, the new model, uses a design that is familiar and lovable for generations that everyone can ride with peace of mind.In addition, the fuel efficiency is improved by mild hybrid installation, and "Suzuki Safety Support" is standard on all vehicles to enhance safety performance.

◆ Interior exterior design that is familiar and attached

The design concept is "light", "relief" and "attachment".Incorporated an elliptical motif in a rounded soft form, it has a friendly exterior design that everyone can ride with peace of mind.In addition, the front mask with an LED headlamp uses a headlamp and a sense of unity plating front bumper garnish.The wheels have a 14 -inch aluminum wheel with a sharp spoke shape, and a 14 -inch full wheel cap with an elliptical motif.

As with the exterior, the interior has a design that does not get tired of riding every day, expressing thickness and three -dimensional effect on the intonation and lines.Adopts a calm navy color on the instrument panel and door trim to express the high texture and comfort.The denim -style seat skin is browned on the back, creating a friendliness with the entire seat.

The body color is a total of 12 patterns, including the new color "Dusk Blue Metallic" and "Soft Beige Metallic", and a total of 12 white 2 tone roof vehicles.

◆ Mild hybrid and low fuel consumption of mini cars

The new Alto has a model equipped with a unique mild hybrid system that combines an R06D engine that realizes excellent fuel efficiency and light running, an ISG (generator with motor function), and a dedicated lithium -ion battery.27 of the top light car.Achieved 7 km/liter (WLTC mode), achieving the first fuel efficiency standard for mini cars to achieve the 95 % fuel efficiency standard (weight tax)/tax exemption (hybrid X, hybrid X 2WD car).

A and L Grade adopt R06A -type engines that balance low fuel economy and powerful running, and "energy charges" that generate and charge power with energy during deceleration and reduce unnecessary fuel consumption.It minimizes gasoline consumption by power generation, reduces the burden on the engine and contributes to light running.

◆ Preventive safety technology "Suzukisafuti Support" is standard equipment

In terms of safety, in addition to expanding the glass area and widening the field of view, the preventive safety technology "Suzukisafuti Support" and 6 airbags (driver / passenger seat SRS airbags, front seat SRS side airbags, SRS curtain airbags).All cars are standard equipment.Suzuki Safety Support includes a stereo camera -type collision damage reduction brake that detects pedestrians at night, "Dual Camera Brake Support", false start -in control function, lane deviation alarm function, wandering warning function, high -beam launch function, high beam.Equipped with assistance, brake support, and backward errors suppression function.

In addition, a head -up display that displays the information required for driving in a full color and easy to see, reduces the burden on the driver's gaze movement by reducing the gaze movement.The stereo camera recognizes the road signs recognized in the head -up display are also adopted a sign recognition function [maximum speed, protruding traffic prohibition, auxiliary sign "end", pause, vehicle entry prohibited].

The car equipped with a camera for all -way monitor is equipped with a passing support function.While driving on a narrow road at a low speed (5 km/h or less), a stereo camera detects a passing with an oncoming vehicle, and automatically displays "side (left side) + front video" on the monitor.It reduces the blind spot by passing on a narrow road, supporting the prevention of contact with walls and oncoming vehicles.

◆ Expansion of indoor space and improved front seats.

The new Alto has a total height of 50 mm, an indoor height of 45 mm, and a room width of 25 mm compared to the conventional model.Both the front and rear seats have a wide head clearance and a spacious shoulder room to achieve a large interior space.In addition, the height of the front door opening is increased by 20mm to improve the entrance of the front seat.The minimum rotation radius is 4 while expanding the indoor space.It is 4m, achieving a good small turn.

◆ Suzuki's first 7 -inch display audio adoption

The main unit adopts the first 7 -inch display audio in Suzuki.In addition to displaying images of back eye cameras and omnidirectional monitors, vehicle information can be confirmed, such as fuel economy, cruising range information and vehicle warning information.In addition, it is equipped with enriched functions, such as viewing the radio, music playback by Bluetooth connection, navigating navigation in cooperation with smartphones, and 8 displays.

In addition, a rich storage space is installed at the reach of the driver.It is equipped with a newly installed in -pan tray (passenger seat), a floor console tray, an instrument panel drink holder (driver's seat, passenger seat), and an instrument panel center pocket that can store large smartphones.In the center of the instrument panel, a newly equipped USB power socket (two) that can be charged for smartphones and the like will be newly equipped.

◆ Lightweight and high rigidity platform "Hertect" is adopted

Realizes comfortable ride and quietness by excellent body rigidity, soundproofing and anti -vibration measures

The body has a lightweight and high -rigidity platform, which is excellent in rigidity, collision performance, driving performance, etc. and contributes to weight reduction, has been adopted.The rigidity of the entire body is improved by using a "cyclone structure" that forms a circular structure in the back door, center pillar, and side door, respectively.A high -decrease mastic sealer is used for the joint between the roof panel of the body and the roof member, reducing the sound and rain sound.