Which Suzuki Alto Lapin Version Should You Buy?
The Suzuki Alto Lapin version to choose depends mainly on whether you value low kerb weight, turbocharged output, transmission type, or AWD. Across its three generations, every listed model uses a 658 cc Gasoline Inline 3-cylinder engine with 4 valves per cylinder and Distributed injection (multi-point).
The Suzuki Alto Lapin version to choose depends mainly on whether you value low kerb weight, turbocharged output, transmission type, or AWD. Across its three generations, every listed model uses a 658 cc Gasoline Inline 3-cylinder engine with 4 valves per cylinder and Distributed injection (multi-point). The third generation, produced from June 2015, is the lightest choice at 650–730 kg, but its only listed output is 52 hp. The second generation, built from November 2008 through May 2015, offers 54 hp naturally aspirated and 64 hp Turbo versions. The first generation, produced from January 2002 through October 2008, provides the broadest transmission choice and includes Turbo engines with up to 64 hp and 106 Nm. Prices, sale listings, reliability records, and market-specific values are not available in the supplied data, so this comparison focuses strictly on specifications.
Suzuki Alto Lapin generations compared
The third-generation Alto Lapin is a Mini 5-doors model with four listed versions. Both 0.7 CVT and 0.7 AGS configurations are available with FWD or AWD. Every version produces 52 hp and 63 Nm, so the meaningful differences are transmission, drive system, kerb weight, and rear suspension. Production began in June 2015, and no stop date is recorded.
The second generation is also a Mini 5-doors body and contains six listed versions. It covers 0.7 AT and 0.7 CVT configurations, FWD and AWD, and both naturally aspirated and Turbo engines. The naturally aspirated versions produce 54 hp and 63 Nm; the Turbo 0.7 CVT develops 64 hp and 95 Nm. Its production period runs from November 2008 through May 2015.
The first generation combines the same Mini 5-doors body with eight versions and the widest mechanical range. Buyers can choose 0.7 AT or 0.7 MT, FWD or AWD, and outputs of 54 hp, 60 hp, or 64 hp. The strongest listed engines deliver 106 Nm. This generation was produced from January 2002 through October 2008.
Suzuki Alto Lapin engine and specs
Repeated version names are separated below by generation, output, boost, and drive.
| Generation and version | Output | Torque | Engine | Fuel | Cylinders and layout | Boost | Gearbox | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Third generation 0.7 CVT, FWD | 52 hp / 38 kW at 6500 rpm | 63 Nm at 4000 rpm | 658 cc | Gasoline, 95 | 3, Inline | No | Variable | FWD |
| Third generation 0.7 CVT, AWD | 52 hp / 38 kW at 6500 rpm | 63 Nm at 4000 rpm | 658 cc | Gasoline, 95 | 3, Inline | No | Variable | AWD |
| Third generation 0.7 AGS, FWD | 52 hp / 38 kW at 6500 rpm | 63 Nm at 4000 rpm | 658 cc | Gasoline, 95 | 3, Inline | No | 5-speed Robotic | FWD |
| Third generation 0.7 AGS, AWD | 52 hp / 38 kW at 6500 rpm | 63 Nm at 4000 rpm | 658 cc | Gasoline, 95 | 3, Inline | No | 5-speed Robotic | AWD |
| Second generation 0.7 AT, 54 hp, FWD | 54 hp / 40 kW at 6500 rpm | 63 Nm at 3500 rpm | 658 cc | Gasoline, 95 | 3, Inline | No | 4-speed Automatic | FWD |
| Second generation 0.7 AT, 54 hp, AWD | 54 hp / 40 kW at 6500 rpm | 63 Nm at 3500 rpm | 658 cc | Gasoline, 95 | 3, Inline | No | 4-speed Automatic | AWD |
| Second generation 0.7 CVT, 54 hp, FWD | 54 hp / 40 kW at 6500 rpm | 63 Nm at 3500 rpm | 658 cc | Gasoline, 95 | 3, Inline | No | Variable | FWD |
| Second generation 0.7 CVT, 54 hp, AWD | 54 hp / 40 kW at 6500 rpm | 63 Nm at 3500 rpm | 658 cc | Gasoline, 95 | 3, Inline | No | Variable | AWD |
| Second generation 0.7 CVT, 64 hp, FWD | 64 hp / 47 kW at 6000 rpm | 95 Nm at 3000 rpm | 658 cc | Gasoline, 95 | 3, Inline | Turbo | Variable | FWD |
| Second generation 0.7 CVT, 64 hp, AWD | 64 hp / 47 kW at 6000 rpm | 95 Nm at 3000 rpm | 658 cc | Gasoline, 95 | 3, Inline | Turbo | Variable | AWD |
| First generation 0.7 AT, 54 hp, FWD | 54 hp / 40 kW at 6500 rpm | 63 Nm at 3500 rpm | 658 cc | Gasoline, 95 | 3, Inline | No | 4-speed Automatic | FWD |
| First generation 0.7 AT, 54 hp, AWD | 54 hp / 40 kW at 6500 rpm | 63 Nm at 3500 rpm | 658 cc | Gasoline, 95 | 3, Inline | No | 4-speed Automatic | AWD |
| First generation 0.7 AT, 60 hp, FWD | 60 hp / 44 kW at 6000 rpm | 83 Nm at 3000 rpm | 658 cc | Gasoline, 95 | 3, Inline | Turbo | 4-speed Automatic | FWD |
| First generation 0.7 AT, 60 hp, AWD | 60 hp / 44 kW at 6000 rpm | 83 Nm at 3000 rpm | 658 cc | Gasoline, 95 | 3, Inline | Turbo | 4-speed Automatic | AWD |
| First generation 0.7 AT, 64 hp, FWD | 64 hp / 47 kW at 6500 rpm | 106 Nm at 3500 rpm | 658 cc | Gasoline, 95 | 3, Inline | Turbo | 4-speed Automatic | FWD |
| First generation 0.7 AT, 64 hp, AWD | 64 hp / 47 kW at 6500 rpm | 106 Nm at 3500 rpm | 658 cc | Gasoline, 95 | 3, Inline | Turbo | 4-speed Automatic | AWD |
| First generation 0.7 MT, 64 hp, FWD | 64 hp / 47 kW at 6500 rpm | 106 Nm at 3500 rpm | 658 cc | Gasoline, 95 | 3, Inline | Turbo | 5-speed Manual | FWD |
| First generation 0.7 MT, 64 hp, AWD | 64 hp / 47 kW at 6500 rpm | 106 Nm at 3500 rpm | 658 cc | Gasoline, 95 | 3, Inline | Turbo | 5-speed Manual | AWD |
The third-generation 52 hp engine produces approximately 79.0 hp per litre. The naturally aspirated 54 hp engine in the earlier generations reaches approximately 82.1 hp per litre. First-generation 60 hp Turbo versions provide approximately 91.2 hp per litre, while the 64 hp Turbo engines in the first and second generations reach approximately 97.3 hp per litre.
Torque separates the engines more clearly. Compared with the naturally aspirated 63 Nm units, the first-generation 60 hp Turbo supplies 20 Nm more, the second-generation 64 hp Turbo supplies 32 Nm more, and the first-generation 64 hp Turbo supplies 43 Nm more.
Performance, fuel average and MPG
Acceleration from 0–100 is not measured for any listed Alto Lapin version. Top speed is also not measured for any version.
City fuel consumption, highway fuel consumption, and combined fuel consumption are not measured throughout the supplied data. Consequently, an Alto Lapin fuel average or MPG figure cannot be calculated reliably from this catalogue. CO₂ output and emissions class are likewise not measured. Tank capacity is known, but tank size alone does not establish driving range or fuel economy.
Suzuki Alto Lapin dimensions, weight and clearance
External length, width, height, and wheelbase are not measured in the supplied specifications. Gross weight and weight capacity are also not measured for any version.
The third generation has the strongest weight-to-power figures despite having the lowest output. The 0.7 AGS FWD weighs 650 kg, equivalent to 12.5 kg per hp. The 0.7 CVT FWD weighs 680 kg, or approximately 13.1 kg per hp. Choosing AWD adds 50 kg to either transmission: the 0.7 AGS AWD weighs 700 kg and the 0.7 CVT AWD weighs 730 kg. Every third-generation version has 155 mm of ground clearance and a 27 L tank. Wheel sizes are not measured.
In the second generation, the naturally aspirated 0.7 AT weighs 790 kg with FWD and 840 kg with AWD, while the naturally aspirated 0.7 CVT weighs 800 kg with FWD and 850 kg with AWD. The Turbo 64 hp 0.7 CVT is listed at 790 kg with either FWD or AWD, producing approximately 12.3 kg per hp. Ground clearance is 150 mm for the naturally aspirated 0.7 AT AWD and 155 mm for the other listed versions. All have a 35 L tank, the largest capacity among the three generations. Wheel sizes are not measured.
First-generation kerb weights span 780–850 kg. The naturally aspirated 54 hp 0.7 AT FWD is the lightest at 780 kg, while its AWD equivalent weighs 830 kg. The 60 hp Turbo 0.7 AT weighs 810 kg with FWD and 850 kg with AWD. At 64 hp, the 0.7 AT weighs 810 kg with FWD and 850 kg with AWD; the 0.7 MT weighs 800 kg with FWD and 840 kg with AWD. The 800 kg 0.7 MT FWD therefore offers the best first-generation weight-to-power ratio at 12.5 kg per hp.
First-generation clearance ranges from 140 mm on the 64 hp 0.7 MT FWD to 160 mm on the 54 hp and 60 hp AWD 0.7 AT versions. Every first-generation tank holds 30 L. Only the two 64 hp 0.7 MT versions have measured wheel sizes: 155/65 R13 and 165/55 R14. Wheel sizes for the other versions are not measured.
Which Suzuki Alto Lapin version should you buy?
For the lowest kerb weight, choose the third-generation 0.7 AGS FWD. Its 650 kg figure is 30 kg below the same-generation 0.7 CVT FWD and 50 kg below the 0.7 AGS AWD. It retains the common third-generation output of 52 hp and 63 Nm, making weight rather than engine performance its principal numerical advantage.
For the strongest torque, choose a first-generation 64 hp 0.7 AT or 0.7 MT. Each produces 106 Nm, which is 11 Nm more than the second-generation 64 hp Turbo 0.7 CVT and 43 Nm more than every naturally aspirated 63 Nm version. The 0.7 MT FWD combines this output with an 800 kg kerb weight, while the 0.7 AT FWD is 10 kg heavier.
For a Turbo engine with the best calculated weight-to-power ratio, the second-generation 64 hp 0.7 CVT is the leading listed choice. At 790 kg, it carries approximately 12.3 kg per hp. Its 95 Nm output is below the first generation’s strongest 106 Nm figure, but maximum torque arrives at 3000 rpm rather than 3500 rpm.
For AWD, account for the weight difference rather than expecting more power. In the third generation, AWD adds 50 kg with either the 0.7 CVT or 0.7 AGS, while output remains 52 hp and 63 Nm. Several earlier FWD-to-AWD comparisons also add 40–50 kg without increasing engine output. The supplied data does not measure traction performance, so no quantified AWD performance advantage can be claimed.
For transmission choice, the generations divide clearly. The third generation offers Variable or 5-speed Robotic gearboxes, the second generation offers 4-speed Automatic or Variable gearboxes, and the first generation offers 4-speed Automatic or 5-speed Manual gearboxes. Buyers specifically seeking a Manual must look to the first-generation 64 hp 0.7 MT; buyers wanting a Turbo CVT must look to the second-generation 64 hp 0.7 CVT.
No recommendation can be made on price, reliability, reported problems, engine-number location, or availability for sale because those facts are absent from the supplied data. On specifications alone, the third-generation 0.7 AGS FWD is the weight-focused choice, the second-generation 64 hp 0.7 CVT is the strongest weight-to-power choice, and the first-generation 64 hp 0.7 MT FWD is the choice for maximum listed torque combined with a Manual gearbox.