Suzuki Alto price in Kenya and a full review

Suzuki Alto price in Kenya is starting from Ksh 650,000 for those on sale by dealers, locally used Suzuki Alto comes at an even lower price. To have a full understanding of the amount needed to own a certain model year of the Suzuki Alto, continue reading below as we have listed the prices of the different models of this car in Kenya.

Introduction to Suzuki Alto

Do you have a low budget? The car we are going to look at(Suzuki Alto) should be on your list. As we are going to see as we look at the features of the Alto, the car is perfect for someone who wants to venture into the online Taxi business or for running errands.

Introduced by the Japanese automobile manufacturer Suzuki in 1979, Alto was first named Fronte. The vehicle is a compact hatchback and is smaller than the Suzuki Swift which is another popular hatchback from the brand.

Suzuki Alto price in Kenya

Alto is one of the most affordable cars and fits anyone with a low budget. Let us see the prices of both new and secondhand Alto below.

If the above models are above your budget, you might consider going for a locally used one. Just ensure the one you pick is well maintained to avoid losing cash and buying problems. Below are the prices of locally used Alto.

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Suzuki Alto Specifications

The vehicle comes with features that set it apart from its counterparts. To grasp everything, we will look at the exterior, interior and engine specs of the Alto in the sections below.

There are different trim levels, we will try and paint a picture of what you will get no matter the trim level you go for.

1. Suzuki Alto exterior

The vehicle is small is compact with not that many designs on the exterior. It is what it is, a small car.

Here are the exterior specs of the Suzuki Alto:

• The cars come with 5/4 doors(two front, two/one rear and the tailgate)
• With a ground of 6.3 inches, that is not bad for such a small car
• The front appears flat and has the Suzuki logo
• Most models come with fog lights
• You can get alloy wheels on higher trims, basic ones have steel rims
• The car has LED headlights but in some models, you get Xenon
• Lastly, there are different colors

2. Suzuki Alto Interior

The interior can be termed as having just the needed space, especially for a car its size. Of course, you don’t expect to get premium materials for the price you will pay.

Below is what you get on the inside:

• The car comes with 5 seats(two front and three on the second row)
• In the second row, the legroom is okay but will feel tight, especially for tall people. The first legroom is good
• The headroom is also good as far as the passenger is not very tall for the second row
• You get Clothe seats and a plastic dashboard
• In the cabin, you get storage spaces such as cupholders, door bins(not big on the front) and a glovebox
• The boot space is around 177 Liters and can only fit one large suitcase, for bigger space, fold the back seats
• There is a Socket for charging your devices
• Child seat anchors are available on back seats
• Most models come with an AirConditioning feature
• Some trims do have an idling stop
• Power windows for the front row
• A rare camera is available on some models
• For safety, there are SRS airbags for the driver and the passenger

3. Suzuki Alto Engine specs

The car has engine options giving you just the power you will need for your ride, it does not accelerate that quickly but it will get you there. When it comes t fuel economy you should give it.

Here is a list of engine specs for the Suzuki Alto:

• The engine capacity is 600cc to 800cc
• The fuel type is petrol for all engines but you also get a mild-hybrid
• There are turbo options for the very recent models
• The power given is around 68hp
• For the transmission, you can get a manual or a CVT(Continous Variable Transmission)
• The car is a Front Wheel Drive
• Suzuki Alto fuel consumption can give up to 35km/l for mild hybrid, others will give around 22km/l
• Alto has a tank capacity of 35 Liters

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The car is light and does not handle very well, you will get some body roll around corners. The cabin is not quite too especially when at high speeds. The vehicle size however makes it best in town driving since you can easily maneuver through the traffic and parking is also easy. Another great thing is driving visibility.

This is a good car for point A to point B movement, for online taxi business, the car will do too. A young family can choose the car too. The vehicle has great fuel economy and is also easy to maintain. That being said, Suzuki Alto is not the vehicle for someone who needs space, a premium interior or even long journey rides.

Conclusion

The price of the Alto in Kenya is affordable and it is among the few cars you can own with a budget of under 1 million in Kenya. Suzuki engines have a reputation of being reliable when taken care of, that is, do the routine service on the vehicle and you will get a good service life. The maintenance cost is also not very high since most spare parts are available locally. The fuel economy of the Vitara is also good making the overall running costs of the car affordable.