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Suzuki Alto: Here’s a stylish, little vehicle that offers an affordable, high-quality and secure driving experience

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The least expensive new car on the New Zealand market is not only an environmentally friendly motor vehicle but also one of the most fuel-efficient.

If you’re living in the urban jungle you’ll enjoy the stylish new Alto and its fantastic green credentials. It’s so affordable to run it will leave you with extra cash for the farmers’ market and you’ll have no problem parking the petite Alto when you get there.

Environmentally the new Alto is ahead of its time, with 85 percent of its components recyclable and 95 percent recoverable. The Alto has also been made free from all environmentally hazardous substances.

Its economical 1000cc, three-cylinder petrol engine, combined with an aerodynamic body, has enormous advantages for fuel economy. The Alto’s CO2 emissions measure an industry-leading 133g/km.

New Zealand’s Suzuki automobile sales manager Gary Collins says aspiring Alto buyers will recognise the Alto’s strong fuel economy, environmental and safety benefits. “This is the most aerodynamic car ever produced by Suzuki and a more efficient shape than exotic sports cars such as the Ferrari F430,” says Collins.

The aerodynamic styling means driving the Alto is a breeze—and quiet, too. It is the smallest car of the Suzuki world strategic models but is cleverly designed to have a roomy  interior. You can pop the groceries in, and the kids, and have confidence your Alto has been built with safety in mind.

The Alto body has crushable structures that absorb energy, frames that disperse impact away from occupants and a strong cabin structure. It is the only car in its class with six airbags as standard.

Suzuki believes people should be able to enjoy economical, eco-friendly motoring without sacrificing style, comfort, or performance.

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