For The Alto is economical, cheap to insure and has a simple dashboard. Its small size and tight turning circle are great in the city.

Against The boot is tiny and has a high lip. The cabin plastics are poor, the rear windows don’t wind down and the steering is heavy at parking speeds.

Suzuki Alto Hatchback

What Car? says

2 out of 5 stars

The Alto is cheap to run, but many rivals are more practical and interior quality is disappointing - even at this relatively low price point.

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There are 4 Suzuki Alto versions available

Suzuki Alto Hatchback 1.0 Play 5dr £7,595
What Car? says:2 stars out of 5
Suzuki Alto Hatchback 1.0 SZ2 5dr £7,820
What Car? says:2 stars out of 5
Suzuki Alto Hatchback 1.0 SZ3 5dr £8,545
What Car? says:2 stars out of 5
Suzuki Alto Hatchback 1.0 SZ4 5dr £9,345
What Car? says:2 stars out of 5
Alto Our pick

Suzuki Alto Hatchback 1.0 SZ3 5dr

Our favourite Alto is priced in line with other city cars and equipped with most of the toys you'd expect. Suzuki's decision to leave out simple comfort and practicality features seems stingy.

What Car? says:2 stars out of 5
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Buyer's notes

Target Price team says:

The Alto is quite cheap to start with, so discounts won't be massive. However, you should be able to haggle a few hundred pounds off at your local Suzuki dealer. If the salesman protests, mention that you're also keen on the Hyundai i10.

It won't take long to decide which Alto you want because there's just one engine and the only optional extra is metallic paint.

The biggest decision you face is whether you can live without air-conditioning: if you can, stick with the entry-level SZ2; if you can't, it's got to be the mid-spec SZ3.

We'd avoid the range-topping SZ4. It comes with lots of standard kit, but there are better city cars if you're prepared to spend this sort of money.

Every Alto is covered by a three-year 60,000-mile warranty and a 12-year perforation warranty. You also get 24-hour UK and European roadside assistance for three years.

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5 out of 5 stars

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