China-made new Suzuki Alto to sell in 2009

Shanghai, November 26 (Gasgoo.com) The seventh-generation Suzuki Alto will be produced in Suzuki's Chinese venture Changan Suzuki company in southwestern Chinese city of Chongqing by September 2009, and will be go on sale simultaneously with its global launch before October 1, said xinhuanet.com today.

As Suzuki's all-new upgraded version that measures 3,700mm in length, the seventh-generation Alto hatchback will be powered by the Suzuki-developed 1.0-liter aluminum gasoline engine which meets Euro V emissions standards. It combines eye-catching style and easy urban mobility with great performance in high fuel efficiency and low CO2 emissions. The model can reach a top speed of up to 120km/h above.

According to executives of Suzuki China, the new Alto will be made in Changan Suzuki by September 2009 as the joint venture's latest entry-level small car. Changan Suzki halted production of the existing Alto model back July to pave the way for the latest generation Alto due to hit the road in September 2009 in China.

Suzuki Motor showcased its seventh-generation Alto at the 2008 Paris Motor Show early last month as the world premiere of this all-new Alto model, and its Chinese-made version will be unveiled at the Shanghai auto show in April next year.

The fuel-efficient new Alto small car will be launched globally before October 1, 2009 and the China-made Alto will go on sale at the same time, to be priced between 50,000 yuan ($7,320) and 60,000 yuan.