Suzuki Alto Lapin 2015– car dimensions: 3395 mm long, 1475 mm wide and 1525 mm high. Unladen weight is 700 kg. Boot space with the seats up is 115 litres.
The Hybrid G has a simple cabin with fabric seats in natural beige tones and a multi-information display featuring a rabbit character. Manual air conditioning is fitted as standard, along with driver seat heater on 4WD versions, tilt steering and seat lifter. Keyless push start and dual USB Type-C PD sockets come standard. Driver aids include Dual Sensor Brake Support II for automatic emergency braking covering vehicles, pedestrians, bikes and motorcycles plus intersections, lane departure warning and suppression, parking sensors front and rear, high beam assist, and traffic sign recognition. All-around monitor with reversing camera is a maker option on higher grades or packages.
Boot space measures 115 litres with rear seats up. The split-folding rear seats and low flat floor with under-box make daily shopping loads easy to handle, while the large tailgate opening helps loading.
The cabin uses fabric seats in natural beige tones with a front bench seat and split-folding rear seats that go fully flat. Driver seat lifter and tilt steering adjust the driving position. Manual air conditioning with filter is fitted. Driver seat heater is standard. passenger seat heater comes on 4WD models. Full UV-cut glass all round, IR-cut front glass and smoked rear glass keep the interior cooler. Two Type-C PD USB sockets charge devices quickly. Storage includes instrument panel trays, door pockets, centre trays and shopping hooks. Keyless push start and remote-folding door mirrors add convenience.
Mild hybrid R06D 657 cc engine, regular petrol, 27 L tank
WLTC fuel economy 27.3 km/L (2WD) or 25.2 km/L (4WD)
JC08 fuel economy 32.9 km/L (2WD) or 29.8 km/L (4WD)
Dual Sensor Brake Support II, lane departure warning and suppression standard
Parking sensors front and rear, false-start suppression, high-beam assist standard
Sapocar S Wide and PMPD certified. front dual airbags, ESP, ABS with EBD standard
The mild-hybrid system pairs the R06D three-cylinder engine with an ISG motor and lithium-ion battery. It returns 27.3 km/L WLTC on 2WD models and 25.2 km/L on 4WD. Regular unleaded petrol fills the 27-litre tank. Idling stop and eco-cool help keep consumption low in city traffic.
Safety kit is comprehensive for a kei car. Dual Sensor Brake Support II uses radar and camera to detect vehicles, pedestrians, bicycles and motorcycles, including at intersections. Lane-departure alert and suppression, sway warning, start notification for leading vehicles and traffic lights, front and rear parking sensors with low-speed brake support, and high-beam assist are all standard. False-start suppression works forward and reverse. The body uses TECT lightweight impact-absorbing structure with pedestrian protection and neck-impact-mitigating front seats. Front dual SRS airbags, pretensioners, force limiters, side-impact beams, ESP, ABS with EBD and brake assist come as standard. The car qualifies as Sapocar S Wide and PMPD certified.
Keeping the car is straightforward. Standard equipment includes tyre puncture repair kit, immobiliser and security alarm. Heated door mirrors appear on 4WD versions. The compact size and 4.4 m turning radius ease parking and daily use. Rear heater ducts on 4WD models improve rear passenger comfort in cold weather.
Length 3395 mm, Width 1475 mm, Height 1525 mm, Wheelbase 2460 mm (Alto Lapin 2015-present)
Sources: manufacturer data, Suzuki official brochure PDF, goo-net.com grade pages.