Maruti Suzuki Alto Redesign: The next generation of the country’s favourite car, Maruti Suzuki’s Alto is expected to be out by 2026 and will be a radically new model to the much anticipated compact car in the market. Presently under Suzuki’s development in Japan, the new model is anticipated to have the following key design enhancements: reduced weight, increased fuel efficiency, improved power output and it goes without saying, enhanced protection.
Weight Reduction In The 10th Gen Suzuki Alto
Tenth generation icon from Best Car Web, Suzuki Alto will lose up to 100 kg; the current 680-760 kg will be reduced to 580-660 kg. Instead of that it is lighter it will follow today’s safety standards. This reduction of weight makes its lightweight or close to the third generation of the Alto cars with weight of about 600kg Models went through production between 1988 to 1994.
Suzuki has been able to reach this weight reduction feat and thanks to its HI-ARCh Heartect platform on which the new Alto car will be developed. It incorporates ultra-high tensile steel (UHSS) and advanced high tensile steel (AHSS) that have been selected for their balance of high strength with the low weight. Further, the organization aims at reduction of the number of parts made of plastic in their vehicles in order to improve the company’s sustainability.
Enhanced Fuel Economy For The Next-Gen Alto
The next-generation Alto is expected to provide a better fuel economy of around 30 km/l, according to the sources. At present, the existing Japanese market Alto reports a mileage of 25.2 km/l with the petrol iteration and 27.7 km/l with the mild-hybrid variant.
This has largely been made possible by a boost of the mild hybrid technology that has been adopted by Suzuki. The new system under development is called as “Super Ene Charge” and it may switch from 12 volts to 48 volts. This upgrade takes advantage of a lighter battery and a stronger 10 kW (13.4 beyavtons per horsepower) electric motor which produces enhanced performance and lowest fuel consumption rate.
While the next-generation is now in development especially for the Japanese car market, still it holds a strong impression on the Indian model Maruti Suzuki Alto. When it comes to weight concern and new safety features included in the new Alto, the car could attract better safety ratings especially given that Maruti Suzuki has had good records in the area and can build on the achievement of the five-star Dzire.
