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Suzuki Alto (1st gen)

Japan · hatchback, van · 1979 to 1984

Power
28 hp
Price new
$2,000 in 1979, about $8,900 in 2025 money
Built
1979 to 1984
From
Japan
Body
Hatchback, van
Drive
Front-wheel drive, Four-wheel drive
Fuel
Petrol
Engine
Front-engined
Weight
530 kg

Power is for a typical version, and the price is the base price at launch in US dollars.

Did you know?

  • Registered as a light commercial van to dodge Japan's tax on passenger cars, letting Suzuki advertise a famously low price.

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