Suzuki Alto Lapin
| Suzuki Alto Lapin | |
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| 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 | |
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Suzuki Alto Lapin (2002-2008) |
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| 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 | |
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Suzuki Alto Lapin (2008-2015) |
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| 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 | |
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Suzuki Alto Lapin (since 2015) |
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| 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
- ↑ 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).
- ↑ Suzuki Alto Lapin news - Rampant rabbit - 2008. In: topgear.com. April 7, 2015, accessed January 2, 2019 .
- ↑ Mircea Panait: 2015 Suzuki Alto Lapin is a Kei Car-sized Renault 4. In: autoevolution.com. June 4, 2015, accessed January 2, 2019 .
Web links
- official website (Japanese)