Suzuki Alto Road Test

Published: 5th September 2003

Alto 1.1 GL

In Car Entertainment and Satellite Navigation

The Suzuki Alto GL comes with a Clarion RDS radio cassette player with detachable head unit for security purposes and two front speakers.

Rivals

Daewoo Matiz, FIAT Seicento, Ford Ka, Hyundai Getz, Vauxhall Agila

What We Liked

Fuel economy
Powerful headlamps
Cabin space
Good value for money

What We Disliked

Seat recline lever awkward to operate and finely adjust

What We'd Like To See

ABS
Remote central locking

Build Quality

The Alto is a reasonably well made budget car and obviously the word budget has to be taken into account. Suzuki are renowned for reliability and combined with the 3-year warranty the Alto should cope well with undemanding motoring.

Value For Money

If you are looking for a new car and only have £5000 to spend then the Alto is good value. You get a comprehensive 3-year warranty for your money and all the benefits that new car ownership brings. The Suzuki Alto GL is budget motoring at its best . However, on the second hand market your £5000 will get you much more in terms of quality and refinement for your money.

Overall Opinion

On the whole we were impressed by the Suzuki Alto, the standard specification is reasonably high. Of course we'd like to see ABS and remote central locking but increasing the specification would increase the price and then it wouldn't be Britain's cheapest car at £4,995. The fuel economy is excellent and the insurance group low, the whole package is good value.

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Alto 1.1 GL Road Test Conclusion
Performance
Ride and Handling
Ease of Use
Safety and Security
Comfort and Refinement
Interior Styling
Exterior Styling
In Car Entertainment & Navigation
Build Quality
Value for Money

Overall	54%