2016 Suzuki Alto 800 (Philippines)
Suzuki has launched Suzuki
Alto 800 in Philippines, which receives changes identical to the model
currently sold in India. It is priced between PHP 398,000 - 438,000.
The exterior changes are concentrated up front,
where it features new headlight clusters with orange reflector elements, a
slimmer grille, repositioning of the Suzuki logo and a new front bumper with a
large hexagonal intake, and round foglights. The profile and rear end look identical
to the outgoing model.
Inside the new Alto 800,
save for a new dark shade for the seat upholstery, additional storage space at
the back, and a child-safety lock. A single DIN head unit with radio, CD and
MP3 playback, manual air conditioning and power windows are standard in the
Alto 800.
Under the hood is the same 0.8-litre three-cylinder
petrol engine that makes 48 PS at 6,000 rpm and 69 Nm at 3,500 rpm,
paired with a 5-speed manual transmission. Engineers have used specially coated
piston rings which reduce frictional losses and increase engine life and fuel
efficiency aside, the Alto 800 facelift also gets drive-by-wire technology.
The result is that fuel efficiency has risen by 9
percent to 24.7 km/l (ARAI test). A new brake booster with claimed improvements
in braking performance concludes the list of changes.
