The Suzuki Alto is Pakistan's go-to small city car, built locally and sold in three variants from PKR 29.95 Lac to PKR 33.26 Lac. It is cheap to buy, cheap to run and easy to park anywhere.
Who should buy it
- First-time car buyers moving up from a bike.
- City commuters who want the lowest fuel bills.
- Families needing a second car for school runs and errands.
Engine and gearbox
- 658 cc, 3 cylinders: 39 hp and 56 Nm. Made for city speeds, not fast motorway runs.
- Two gearboxes: a 5-speed manual on the VXR, or AGS automatic on the VXR-AGS and VXL-AGS.
Fuel average
- Manual: about 16 km/l in the city and 20 km/l on the highway (listed).
- AGS automatic: about 18 km/l in the city and 22 km/l on the highway (listed).
- Good to know: the automatic is the thriftier Alto on paper. The running cost table below shows it in rupees.
What you get on each variant
- VXR: airbags, ABS, AC, power windows, keyless entry and ISOFIX child seat anchors.
- VXR-AGS: the same kit with the AGS automatic.
- VXL-AGS: adds EBD, hill start assist, Bluetooth, power mirrors and indicators on the side mirrors.
Which variant should you buy?
- Best value: VXR-AGS. It costs PKR 1.72 Lac more than the manual and gives you an automatic with a better fuel average.
- Live in a hilly area? The VXL-AGS costs PKR 1.6 Lac more than the VXR-AGS and adds hill start assist, which helps an AGS car on slopes.
- Tightest budget? The manual VXR is the cheapest way into a new car with airbags and ABS.
Size and practicality
- Seats 4. It is a small car, so long trips with four adults feel tight.
- 125-litre boot, enough for daily shopping.
- 170 mm ground clearance, good for broken city roads.
- 27-litre tank and a 650 kg kerb weight.
Buying tips
- Book through an authorised Suzuki dealer and get the delivery date in writing.
- AGS tip: it shifts like a manual without a clutch. Lift off the throttle slightly during gear changes for a smoother drive.
- Buying used? Check the service record and look for rust under the doors.
Our verdict
The Alto does one job very well: cheap, easy city driving. For most buyers, the VXR-AGS is the one to get.
Written by AutoOnes from official prices and specs.