Detailed explanation of the appearance of domestic Suzuki new Alto in Beijing
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Domestic Suzuki New Alto appeared in Beijing. |
Recently, when Sohu netizens went to a 4S shop in Changan Suzuki for maintenance, they found a new Alto parked in the corner of the shop, which had been heated by major media. They walked over and observed it carefully, and found that the whole car was fine in workmanship, and the pink metallic paint was very bright. The teardrop-shaped headlights on the front of the car were the highlights of the whole car, which raised a lot of spirits for this car. The large-mouth grille follows the design idea of big brother Audi, but it has a lovely appearance on Alto’s little face. The Suzuki "S" chrome-plated logo on the big mouth is huge and eye-catching, which plays a finishing touch for this cute and playful little face.
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Car side modeling dynamic fashion body length 3500mm. |
The side shape of the car body feels familiar. The relatively long front door and short rear door are typical design ideas of a five-door mini-car. The lower edge of the window that rises all the way extends from the A-pillar to the C-pillar, which is dynamic and fashionable. However, due to the body length of 3500mm and the narrow rear door design, the rear door window has become a triangle-like shape. However, the domestic Alto of Changan Suzuki version is different from the European version. The rear door window does not use a low-cost negative pressure ventilation window, but is replaced by an electric lifting window to cater to the tastes of Chinese people, which greatly improves the convenience of use. The overall shape of the side of the car body is similar to that of Global Hawk Panda and BYD F0 listed earlier, which is fashionable and full of vigor.
The domestic new Alto’s wheelbase of 2340mm belongs to the middle and upper class among mini-cars, which is longer than that of Global Hawk Panda and BYD F0, and similar to that of Changan Benben of 2365mm. The body width of 1600mm is slightly narrower than that of competitors, and the height of 1470mm is basically the same as that of Panda and F0, and slightly shorter than that of Changan Benben.
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Unique tail shape |
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The tailgate opening is slightly narrow and the trunk is shallow. |
The shape of the rear part of the car body is unique, probably because the bumper is lifted to a higher position to protect the shorter car body, and the whole rear wall occupies about 2/5 of the rear of the car, which is very full. However, this design also brings inconvenience, that is, the opening of the tailgate becomes higher, and the fashionable three-dimensional crystal diamond combined taillights occupy a large area, which makes the opening of the tailgate narrow, the depth of the trunk is shallow, and it is difficult to enlarge something. The overall shape of the tail is avant-garde, and the logo of Changan Suzuki shows its domestic identity. The high-position brake lights are dotted on the small tail behind the roof, which not only attaches importance to safety but also does not lose fashion.
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Design of front McPherson independent suspension and rear trailing arm independent suspension plus lateral stabilizer bar |
In the aspect of suspension, the new Alto adopts the typical small car design of front McPherson independent suspension and rear trailing arm independent suspension plus lateral stabilizer bar, which saves cost and chassis space while ensuring certain comfort.
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Alto adopts 155/65 R14 Jinhu tire and 8 aluminum alloy wheels |
In terms of wheels, the new Alto high-profile model uses 14-inch 8 aluminum alloy wheels, which are fashionable in shape. 155/65 R14 Jinhu tire seems to be not very kind, and its main competitors are almost all 165 treads. The narrower tire reduces handling but has an advantage in fuel consumption.
Like domestic cars with the same price, New Alto is equipped with front disc and rear drum brakes, which is enough for cars with less than 1 ton.
Open the door and get into the car. Like Swift and SX4, the interior of the new Alto focuses on simple and fashionable routes, with the same color scheme as the mainstream sedan. The steering wheel shape makes people see at a glance that this is a Suzuki model, which is exactly the same as SX4 and Swift. It is made of PVC, but it looks very big in the petite cockpit of Alto, and it should be more harmonious if it can be designed with smaller points. The new Alto dashboard has a distinctive shape. The huge speedometer occupies the front of the driver’s line of sight. Under the orange background light, the automatic gear position is displayed, and all kinds of warning lights are arranged around the speedometer. On the LCD panel below, information such as clock, mileage and fuel gauge is integrated. The cancellation of the water thermometer shows Suzuki’s confidence in the product.
The highlight is the new Alto’s tachometer. On the dashboard in front of the driver’s line of sight on the left, a tachometer is independently designed, which is similar to BYD F0’s design, except that the new Alto’s instrument uses a red background light with a scarlet letter on a black background, which is very outstanding in modification style and adds features to the overall interior modeling.
Looking at the whole interior, the new Alto, as a joint venture model, has no outstanding advantages in terms of materials and equipment quality. Under the cost control, the overall level is close to that of domestic models. In terms of vehicle configuration, this experience is an automatic top-mounted vehicle. The gear shifting mechanism is the same as that of Swift, and the shape of the gear shifting base and handle is basically the same. Double airbags, ABS brakes, manual air conditioners, electric rearview mirrors, four-door electric windows with central door locks and remote control keys have become standard equipment for high-equipped vehicles, while four-speaker single-disc CD audio and AUX interface cater to the tastes of young people. The seat adopts manual 4-way adjustment, and the material is a combination of gray flannel and light leather material. In design, the front seat uses the integrated design of seat headrest and has the logo of ALTO, which makes it more comfortable to sit on, but the wrapping is not strong. The headrest of the rear seat is detachable, but the backrest is straight, so I’m afraid it’s uncomfortable to sit for a long time. The whole interior is mainly practical, and there are many necessary conveniences and equipment, while others can be saved. The interior made of plastic and flannel is basically in line with the market positioning of Alto, a mini car.
In terms of space, as long as the height is not higher than 185cm, the head space is still sufficient, while the leg space is slightly cramped. There is no problem in short-distance transportation in the city. If you are too tall for a long distance, you will feel bad.
It is understood that this car is a trial version of the model, and it is still quite different from the model listed later in the interior and engine compartment.
When the car is on fire when the sales are not available, I feel that the sound of ignition is fragile and light. During idling, the car vibrates very little. You even suspect that it uses a 3-cylinder engine, giving people the feeling of a high-end car. Suzuki K10B is really a good machine. Listen to the idling noise on the door. If the tachometer doesn’t point to 800 revolutions, I even doubt whether the engine is running. I found the secret of silence when I opened the hood. It turns out that the new Alto is there. On the nameplate below the car body, the engine power is written as 48Kw, and the compression ratio is reduced and adjusted compared with the previously publicized machine with 50Kw compression ratio of 11: 1. In order to adapt domestic Alto to the ration of 93rd gasoline, it is worthwhile to sacrifice some power.
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Photo of old and new Alto |
Due to the small space, I didn’t test drive for a short experience, but I was deeply impressed by the new Alto. Typical urban scooter and automatic transmission models are very suitable for shuttle in cities, and the 1.0L engine has obvious advantages in fuel consumption. In terms of energy saving and styling design, it has won the favor of many people. In September, the new Alto will be listed soon. In the highly competitive car market, the role of price guiding sales is very obvious. The new Alto has already occupied the absolute advantage of brand and reputation. So, can this old car sell well? Let’s wait for the price of the new Alto, and please continue to pay attention to Sohu Auto’s follow-up reports on the new Alto.
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