Suzuki Alto Lapin

First-generation HE21S (2002–2008)

The first-generation Alto Lapin was introduced in January 2002 with three trims, "G","X" and "X2". The car is powered by the Suzuki's K6A kei car engine, 0.66 L naturally aspirated (40 kW / 54 hp) with either front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. The default transmission is a four-speed automatic.

• In October 2002, Suzuki launched the "Turbo". It has a turbocharged 44 kW (60 hp) motor and a five-speed manual option.
• In September 2003, the series II model was introduced and two new versions "SS" and "L" were added.
• In October 2004, the series III model was introduced and "L" discontinued.
• In December 2005, the series IV model was introduced and the canvas top version was discontinued.
• In April 2006, the series V model introduced and round-shape headlamps "L" added."X2" version discontinued.
• In May 2007, the series VI model introduced and received new shape front grille.

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Second-generation HE22S (2008–2015)

The second-generation Alto Lapin was introduced in November 2008 with four trims: "G", "X", "T" and "T L package". CVT was added and manual transmission was dropped. Unlike its predecessor, there is no longer a Mazda Spiano counterpart.

• In May 2010, all models got CVT and a four-speed auto was discontinued.
• In August 2010, the series II model was introduced.
• In May 2012, the series III model was introduced.

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Third-generation HE33S (2015–present)

The third-generation Alto Lapin was released on 3 June 2015.

A derivative model called Lapin LC was released on 17 June 2022; it features a redesigned front fascia inspired by the 1960s LC10 Fronte 360.

This retro-styled kei car is powered by a 660 cc petrol engine producing 52 PS and 60 Nm of torque, paired with a continuously variable transmission (CVT). It is available in both front-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive configurations. The Lapin LC measures 3,395 mm in length, 1,475 mm in width, and 1,525 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2,460 mm. In its most efficient configuration, it achieves an average fuel consumption of up to 26.2 km/L.

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References

• (technical data in infoboxes)

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