Suzuki Alto Lapin

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Suzuki Alto Lapin
Production period: since 2002
Class : Microcar
Body versions : Station wagon

The Suzuki Alto Lapin ( French rabbit ) is a kei car or small car from the Japanese automobile manufacturer Suzuki based on the Alto . The model was also offered as a Mazda Spiano until 2008 . Around 90 percent of buyers are female.

HE21S (2002-2008)

HE21S
Suzuki Alto Lapin (2002-2008)

Suzuki Alto Lapin (2002-2008)

Production period: 2002-2008
Body versions : Station wagon
Engines: Otto engines :
0.65 liters
(40–47 kW)
Length: 3395 mm
Width: 1475 mm
Height: 1495-1515 mm
Wheelbase : 2360 mm
Empty weight : 780-850 kg

The first generation of the Alto Lapin was sold in Japan from January 2002. The retro- styled car shares the technical basis with the Suzuki Wagon R + and the Suzuki Alto . Overall, there were three models, designated as G , X and T . G and X have a 660 cc three-cylinder naturally aspirated engine with 40 kW (54 hp). The T version also has a turbocharger that increases the output to 47 kW (64 PS). All three models were optionally available with all-wheel drive .

HE22S (2008-2015)

HE22S
Suzuki Alto Lapin (2008-2015)

Suzuki Alto Lapin (2008-2015)

Production period: 2002-2015
Body versions : Station wagon
Engines: Otto engines :
0.65 liters
(40–47 kW)
Length: 3395 mm
Width: 1475 mm
Height: 1510 mm
Wheelbase : 2400 mm
Empty weight : 790-870 kg

The second generation of the vehicle was offered in Japan from November 2008. Sales of the Mazda Spiano ceased with the introduction of the new Alto Lapin.

HE33S (since 2015)

HE33S
Suzuki Alto Lapin (since 2015)

Suzuki Alto Lapin (since 2015)

Production period: since 2015
Body versions : Station wagon
Engines: Otto engines :
0.65 liters
(38 kW)
Length: 3395 mm
Width: 1475 mm
Height: 1525 mm
Wheelbase : 2460 mm
Empty weight : 650-730 kg

The third generation of the Alto Lapin was introduced in Japan in early June 2015. The small car is powered by a 658 cm³ three-cylinder naturally aspirated engine with 38 kW (52 hp), a continuously variable transmission and front-wheel drive . The Alto Lapin is also optionally available with all-wheel drive. A total of four equipment lines are offered.

Individual evidence

  1. 株式会社 イ ン: 写真 で 見 る ス ズ キ 「ア ル ト ラ パ ン」. In: car.watch.impress.co.jp. May 28, 2016, Retrieved January 2, 2019 (Japanese).
  2. Suzuki Alto Lapin news - Rampant rabbit - 2008. In: topgear.com. April 7, 2015, accessed January 2, 2019 .
  3. Mircea Panait: 2015 Suzuki Alto Lapin is a Kei Car-sized Renault 4. In: autoevolution.com. June 4, 2015, accessed January 2, 2019 .

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