A Pictorial- The Legendary Suzuki Alto: : Different Versions all over the world!

cvvikram · 12th June 2009, 02:22

Nice compilation of the Alto. Truly is a global vehicle.

Thanks for sharing with us.

driftagain · 12th June 2009, 22:56

Is it that the Alto we have now was a later version of the Indian Zen? Why have we been paying more for the Zen in that case?

sureshkishore · 13th June 2009, 08:48

Really an interesting read. But coming to thik of it Maruti has done a "extraordinary" job in packaging and serving us 3 Generations of the same model at the same time for the last so many years!!!!

Foxbat · 13th June 2009, 21:46

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Originally Posted by amit V8

an alto from Netherlands.(probably) this thing is special as i have learnt driving in its indian sibling.
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even people use it as a rally car.

source-wikipedia, dilantha.com

Looks like the Alto is really popular in the Netherlands.
In the 2nd picture of the car in the parking lot you can see the tail lights
of another Alto (the one currently sold in India) parked right behind it.

amit_mechengg · 14th June 2009, 23:07

the very interesting version of the alto i found was the Alto Works, the WICKED ALTO WORKS. aka the Turbocharged Alto

"Suzuki cracked 64ps in their Kei car by employing all of the whiz-bang technology available at the time. The Alto Works uses a tiny IHI turbocharger with a top-mount air-to-air intercooler, a DOHC alloy head with four valves per cylinder plus electronic multipoint fuel injection. With a bore and stoke of 65 x 55mm, the F5A 543cc three-cylinder may lack capacity but it has no problems kicking out almost as much power as, say, the 1.0-litre carby turbo Daihatsu Charade. With 47kW at 7500 rpm and 72Nm at 4000 rpm, the hot little Suzuki set a new benchmark for Kei class performance. And fun."

article: Browser Warning

i wish they bring back the turbo in their current generation alto and it will drive away every other small car out of the market

14000rpm · 16th June 2009, 21:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by amit V8

an alto from Netherlands.(probably) this thing is special as i have learnt driving in its indian sibling.
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source-wikipedia, dilantha.com

now i know the lineage of the car I own. thanks a ton.

Mpower · 16th June 2009, 21:36

1987 JDM Alto Turbo AWD called the works

metropolis · 17th June 2009, 11:57

Great information. I really liked the 2009 version which is specifically for Japan. Wish this could be seen burning wheels on Indian roads too. Thisone secially looks too good from the rear end.

marlinspike · 17th June 2009, 14:02

Nice thread. The most selling car in India needs one, would be better if we add the Ads of each gen here as well.

princemanatt · 17th June 2009, 15:36

Fabulous article Frank. Never knew that alto started as early as late sixties. Usually cars become bigger by generations(like civic/corolla). But Alto stood its ground as far as the size of the car goes.

pranava999 · 17th June 2009, 23:19

Lovely thread Frank. Good to know you research beyond ICE

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tajender · 19th June 2009, 15:44

Nice work dude, It makes me feel proud to own Alto.. The car with a big history.

theodore_ftw · 29th June 2009, 14:02

Awesome work there dude. This is something which should/could be shared with Maruti (If they dont know about it).

DCEite · 29th June 2009, 16:29

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Originally Posted by deepclutch

In Pakistan ,it is alto and "mehran"(800) and omni is IIRC "bolan"

thanks for the info.

Won't be surprised if Grand Vitara is called the "Pathan".

gitartha · 1st July 2009, 12:52

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Originally Posted by DCEite

Won't be surprised if Grand Vitara is called the "Pathan".

Nice Marketing Funda (Phillip Kotler would be proud)
Even today Same Car - Four different brands
Maruti A-STAR (India)
Suzuki CELERIO (Asia & Middle East)
Nissan PIXO (Middle-East & Africa)
Suzuki ALTO (Europe)

12th June 2009, 02:22	#16
cvvikram BHPian Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: India Posts: 144 Thanked: Once	Nice compilation of the Alto. Truly is a global vehicle. Thanks for sharing with us.
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12th June 2009, 22:56	#17
driftagain BHPian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 71 Thanked: 167 Times	Is it that the Alto we have now was a later version of the Indian Zen? Why have we been paying more for the Zen in that case?
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13th June 2009, 08:48	#18
sureshkishore BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: trivandrum Posts: 489 Thanked: 353 Times	WOW!! Nice compilation! Really an interesting read. But coming to thik of it Maruti has done a "extraordinary" job in packaging and serving us 3 Generations of the same model at the same time for the last so many years!!!!
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14th June 2009, 23:07	#20
amit_mechengg Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Pune Posts: 2,488 Thanked: 2,263 Times View My Garage	the very interesting version of the alto i found was the Alto Works, the WICKED ALTO WORKS. aka the Turbocharged Alto "Suzuki cracked 64ps in their Kei car by employing all of the whiz-bang technology available at the time. The Alto Works uses a tiny IHI turbocharger with a top-mount air-to-air intercooler, a DOHC alloy head with four valves per cylinder plus electronic multipoint fuel injection. With a bore and stoke of 65 x 55mm, the F5A 543cc three-cylinder may lack capacity but it has no problems kicking out almost as much power as, say, the 1.0-litre carby turbo Daihatsu Charade. With 47kW at 7500 rpm and 72Nm at 4000 rpm, the hot little Suzuki set a new benchmark for Kei class performance. And fun." article: Browser Warning i wish they bring back the turbo in their current generation alto and it will drive away every other small car out of the market Last edited by amit_mechengg : 14th June 2009 at 23:08.
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16th June 2009, 21:36	#22
Mpower Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 10,399 Thanked: 1,735 Times View My Garage	1987 JDM Alto Turbo AWD called the works Attached Thumbnails
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17th June 2009, 11:57	#23
metropolis BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 263 Thanked: 57 Times	Great information. I really liked the 2009 version which is specifically for Japan. Wish this could be seen burning wheels on Indian roads too. Thisone secially looks too good from the rear end.
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17th June 2009, 14:02	#24
marlinspike BHPian Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 193 Thanked: 3 Times	Nice thread. The most selling car in India needs one, would be better if we add the Ads of each gen here as well.
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17th June 2009, 15:36	#25
princemanatt BHPian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 127 Thanked: 7 Times	Fabulous article Frank. Never knew that alto started as early as late sixties. Usually cars become bigger by generations(like civic/corolla). But Alto stood its ground as far as the size of the car goes.
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17th June 2009, 23:19	#26
pranava999 BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: BANGALORE Posts: 845 Thanked: 23 Times View My Garage	Lovely thread Frank. Good to know you research beyond ICE !! Last edited by pranava999 : 17th June 2009 at 23:21.
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19th June 2009, 15:44	#27
tajender BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Delhi Posts: 110 Thanked: 34 Times	Nice work dude, It makes me feel proud to own Alto.. The car with a big history.
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29th June 2009, 14:02	#28
theodore_ftw BHPian Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Pune Posts: 122 Thanked: Once View My Garage	Awesome work there dude. This is something which should/could be shared with Maruti (If they dont know about it).
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