Suzuki lifts the lid on all-new Alto

Suzuki has lifted the lid on its all-new Alto at the Paris Motor Show, which started today in the French capital.

The new vehicle is the second model in the second phase of Suzuki's 'world strategy', focusing on user-friendliness and family oriented driving.

The new Alto is aimed mainly at urban people who want a small car that offers style and enjoyment together with great environmental credentials, and it reflects the ideals of the second phase of Suzuki's world strategy.

At the heart of the concept for the new Alto is Suzuki's belief that people should be able to enjoy economical, eco-friendly motoring without sacrificing style, comfort, practicality, or performance.

Compact dimensions (the new Alto is the smallest of Suzuki's world strategic models) play a large part in realising outstanding environmental credentials by keeping weight to a minimum, but without detracting from user-friendliness.

The new Alto has a sporty, solid look that exudes urban energy despite the body's compact dimensions.

The design is elegant and beautiful thanks to aerodynamically efficient contours that combine tautness with evocative curviness.

It is ideally matched to European tastes and with a drag coefficient of just 0.30 promotes fuel efficiency and low CO2 emissions.

The cabin layout apportions most of the space to the front seats but still provides ample space for four adults.

Handy storage spaces for small items are located all around the cabin.

Notwithstanding the new Alto's compact exterior dimensions, there's a usable amount of luggage space behind the rear seats, and folding down the rear seatback expands the space into a roomy luggage area suited to daily use.