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0.55 (1st gen)

1st gen (SS30/SS40) · 1979–1984FWDHatchback

This first-generation Alto is a three-door, four-seat FWD hatchback sold from 1979 to 1984. It uses a 0.55-litre F5A three-cylinder petrol engine making 28 PS and 41 Nm, paired with a 4-speed manual gearbox. Weight is 545 kg.

28 hpPower
1979-1984Year
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Specifications

Powertrain
Engineering details
Engine0.55L F5A I3 (four-stroke)
Displacement0.6 L
Cylinders3
FuelPetrol
Transmission4-speed Manual
DrivetrainFWD
Performance
Numbers that matter
Power28 hp
Torque41 Nm
Weight545 kg
Dimensions & body
Length · 3195 mm
Wheelbase · 2175 mm
Width1395 mm
BodyHatchback
Doors3
Seats4

STORY

The Alto debuted in 1979 as a kei-class commercial hatchback and grew over nine generations into one of Suzuki's most important nameplates worldwide. In markets such as India, a slightly larger version (the Alto 800 and K10) became a best-seller, while Japan kept the 0.66-litre kei versions for its domestic tax bracket. It is valued for low cost, light weight and frugality, and it has sold in very large numbers across Asia, Europe and beyond.

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