2025 Alto Launched: 28+ Kmpl Mileage, ADAS, CVT, AWD And More - But Heres The Catch
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2025 Suzuki Alto: Imagine an Alto featuring an ADAS for enhanced safety, a CVT for a smooth drive, and an AWD setup for soft off-roading. Exciting, right? The 2025 Suzuki Alto gets all these goodies. But the catch is that these features are available in the Suzuki Alto sold in Japan, not India.
Suzuki Alto has recently received a midlife update in Japan, featuring slight cosmetic changes, enhanced AEB (autonomous emergency braking), and better fuel efficiency. Available in four variants: A, L, Hybrid S, and Hybrid X, the 2025 Suzuki Alto is priced from 1.142 to 1.639 million yen.
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