LOOKING remarkably like the new Ford Ka in another car company's clothing comes the new Suzuki Alto.

The Japanese manufacturer describes the newcomer as the fifth and smallest member of its line-up of world strategic models.

Suzuki says it aims to attract 60,000 buyers a year in Europe, beginning next spring.

The cabin layout gives most of the limited space to the front seats but still provides enough room for two adults in the rear, albeit at a pinch.

There is also a small amount of luggage space behind the rear seats, which can be folded flat to increase the cargo area... // Hamilton Advertiser news

LOOKING remarkably like the new Ford Ka in another car company's clothing comes the new Suzuki Alto.

The Japanese manufacturer describes the newcomer as the fifth and smallest member of its line-up of world strategic models.

Suzuki says it aims to attract 60,000 buyers a year in Europe, beginning next spring.

The cabin layout gives most of the limited space to the front seats but still provides enough room for two adults in the rear, albeit at a pinch.

There is also a small amount of luggage space behind the rear seats, which can be folded flat to increase the cargo area... // Ayrshire Post

LOOKING remarkably like the new Ford Ka in another car company's clothing comes the new Suzuki Alto.

The Japanese manufacturer describes the newcomer as the fifth and smallest member of its line-up of world strategic models.

Suzuki says it aims to attract 60,000 buyers a year in Europe, beginning next spring.

The cabin layout gives most of the limited space to the front seats but still provides enough room for two adults in the rear, albeit at a pinch.

There is also a small amount of luggage space behind the rear seats, which can be folded flat to increase the cargo area... // Perthshire Advertiser

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At the 2008 Paris Motor Show, Suzuki is unveiling the all-new Alto — the fifth and smallest member of its acclaimed lineup of world strategic models. The new Alto combines eye-catching style and easy urban mobility with great performance in terms of fuel efficiency and CO2 emissions, thereby meeting the lifestyle needs of today's motorists and the pressing global need for environmental compatibility. Plus, it is one of the most fun-to-drive city cars available — a great new example of Suzuki's "Way of Life!" philosophy.

As the second model in the second phase of Suzuki's world strategy (a phase that's focused on user-friendliness and delivering expanded possibilities for family members), the new Alto offers good levels of comfort and convenience within a modest... // Easier

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The new Alto, the smallest car in Suzuki's five-model range, is being premiered at this year's Paris Show. It uses the same one-litre petrol engine already found in the Splash , and according to preliminary figures it should end up with an official combined fuel economy figure of 62.7mpg and a CO2 rating of 103g/km, which would equate to £35 annual car tax.

That's assuming a five-speed manual gearbox. Suzuki will also be offering a four-speed automatic which will use more fuel and cost £120 to tax, but which may well find favour with customers... // CARkeys

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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... // totallymotor.co.uk

Nothing announced in Canada or the U.S. yet, but reports from Europe say that Suzuki's GSX-R1000 is a whole new bike for 2009.

A totally new engine is of course more compact (a remarkable 5.8 cm shorter) while being more powerful, while a longer swingarm (to take up the space of the shorter engine) should lessen (can't say 'minimize') the wheelie tendency. Longer swingarms are also the current vogue for better handling, but the proof will be in the riding.

The engine has the usual mod cons -- increased compression ratio, wider bore (so obviously a shorter stroke for more revs), titanium valves, and '12-point'... // CMG Online News