SUZUKI ALTO (1997- TO DATE)铃木尔托(1997年至今)
The Suzuki Alto has a long and undistinguished history in the UK.铃木尔托拥有悠久的历史和平凡在英国. First seen in the UK in 1986, the Alto only really joined the mainstream in 1997 when the latest model was launched.英国首次出现在1986年只有真正进入主流的尔托1997年推出最新型号. The earlier three-cylinder cars are best reserved for students and those looking for bargain basement transport.早先3缸车,最好是留给那些学生找便宜地下室交通工具. The cars built from 1997, whilst not class leading in any particular respect, at least give a nod towards modernity.从1997年建成的轿车,虽然并不在某一方面的领导阶层,至少要给点头走向现代. Manufactured in India, the Alto is neither outstanding nor embarrassing ?在印度制造的,既不优秀也不尔托尴尬? it?s one of those vehicles that blends into the background.?收盘其中的车辆进入背景融为一体. A used Alto makes for cheap and reliable, if unexciting, motoring.一起来用廉价而可靠尔托,如果平平,驾驶.
HISTORY历史
The Suzuki Alto has had a rather strange history.铃木尔托的历史已经有了相当奇怪. Introduced to the UK in 1986, it was on sale for five years before being withdrawn when sales virtually dried up.英国在1986年推出,正是在五年前被撤消出售时的销售几乎干涸. Between 1991 and 1997, Suzuki concentrated on marketing the Swift model, but in May 1997 the Alto name was revived with the second-generation model.1991年至1997年,铃木的迅速集中营销模式但在1997年5名被复活的中音与第二代模型. This car aimed at those citycar buyers who found the Ford Ka and Fiat Seicento a little overstyled.针对这种车的买家发现citycar福特和菲亚特seicento有点overstyled家. Available in one trim level, GL, the little Suzuki was offered with either a three or five-door bodyshell, and a five-speed manual or three-speed automatic gearbox.于一浪级化验,不论是送给了铃木小三、五门bodyshell,而五速手动或3速自动变速箱. Whilst it was far more competitive than the early car, sales have been correspondingly modest.虽然它远远胜过早期汽车销售已相对温和.
WHAT YOU GET 什么才叫 
You?ll have to look quite hard to find a used Alto, and a Suzuki franchised dealer may well be your best bet, but once you have tracked one down.你?当地有相当难找寻找用中音,铃木经销商和专利可能你最好的,但一旦你跟踪一个下来. What can you expect?怎样? Well, whichever version you choose, the level of standard equipment is impressive for a car of this price.那么,你选择哪一个版本,标准装备水平令人赞叹这一辆车的价格. The steering wheel comes with a leather covering, there's velour carpeting on the floor and you get those two convenience features that once you've had, you'll never want to be without - internal releases for both the boot and petrol filler.方向盘来涵盖了皮革、还有丝绒地毯在地上,你会这两个特点,一旦你了方便、你想成为永远无内发布两个行李箱和汽油填料.
This being a Japanese-designed car, all the controls fall readily to hand and the instruments are clear and uncluttered.这是一个日本人设计的车,所有的秋天轻易交出控制仪器和清晰、不偏不倚. There are a few clever touches elsewhere in the Alto's interior too, such as a headlamp levelling control which allows the beam's pitch to be lowered - handy if you're carrying a heavy load.有几个聪明触及的地方尔托内政部也如前照灯光束匀控制允许的摊位将调低至得心应手,如果你带着沉重的负荷. Likewise, the 'walk-in' sliding mechanism on the front seats of the three-door models is natty; at least it shows that the designers of this car thought about making it user-friendly in the 'real world'.同样,'先到先得'滑动机制前排座位3门型号是整数;至少它表明此车的设计者想过让使用者在'真实世界'. Most of the latest safety features are in evidence (with the exception of airbags, as yet "unavailable").最有特色的最新安全证据(除气袋,但"无"). And they're all housed in a neat and sensibly styled shape that could pass for almost any small Japanese car.而他们都是住在一个干净、理智摆开形状几乎可以通过任何小日本车. There's a lot of glass (an essential for any citycar) and the diminutive size makes the Alto a doddle to park, despite the lack of power steering assistance.还有不少玻璃(不可或缺任何citycar)和朗声大笑使得尔托到了doddle公园尽管缺乏动力转向协助.
WHAT YOU PAY 您付出
For the first of the second-generation cars, you should expect to pay around £1,300.第一条为第二代车,你不要指望付出1300英镑左右. This buys a 1997 P-registered 1.0-litre three-door manual Alto.这一买1997磷登记1.0公升三大门手册尔托. Around £250 on top of that will land you an automatic version.250英镑左右,加上土地你会自动版本. A more recent 2000 X-plate three-door manual will cost around £1,900, and a 2003 52-plate car around £2,400.最近00年更X光片3门手工将耗资1900英镑左右,而2003年52-2400英镑左右的汽车钢板. The five-door cars are £200-£300 more than their corresponding three-door variants.五门车英镑200英镑300多名对应3门变种. Insurance for the Alto is predictably reasonable, all models falling into Group 3.尔托是合理的保险料,所有型号落入第三组.
WHAT TO LOOK FOR 寻找什么
The Suzuki Alto is a largely reliable car, the problem being it has sold in such modest numbers that patterns of faults have yet to appear.尔托是一个大致可靠的铃木汽车问题是有多少,卖这种温和方式尚未出现故障. As with any car that?s going to be used extensively in the city, check for parking knocks and scrapes and look at the front tyres for signs of uneven wear.正如任何车?收盘广泛应用到市内停车磕磕碰碰、擦伤、检查看看前面车胎磨损不均匀迹象. Also have a look for accident damage, as the Alto is sometimes bought as a first car, post-driving test.还有寻找意外损坏,是由于尔托买了第一辆车,有时后驾驶考试. Otherwise check for a fully stamped up service history.另有一个全面检查服务历史烙印.
REPLACEMENT PARTS 替换零件
(approx based on a 1998 Alto 1.0GL) A mixed bag of parts prices here.(大约1998尔托基于1.0gl)一出门零件价格. A clutch assembly retails at around £140, whilst front brake pads are around £45 a pair with rear shoes approximately £35.离合器装配了零售140英镑左右,虽然前刹车皮是45英镑左右一双鞋与后方约英镑35. A new starter motor will set you back around £180, and a new radiator is £280.新起动马达定你回180英镑左右,是一个新的散热器280英镑. Pray that you don?t need to buy a new alternator, as one of these will cost you £400.祈求您鲍思?笔需要购买新发电机,这会使你一英镑400.
ON THE ROAD 在路上
The Alto is mechanically pretty simple, with power provided by a 1.0-litre four-cylinder engine with multi-point fuel injection.尔托是相当简单的机械,功率由1.0公升4缸发动机多点燃油喷射. The output is a respectable 53bhp, whilst maximum torque of 57lbft is also competitive for the size of the unit.输出是一个可敬53bhp,虽然最高扭矩57lbft也是竞争规模的部队. Acceleration is best described as leisurely.加速度最好形容悠闲. Still, there's enough urge to get you away from the traffic lights smartly, and you'll find the car able to cruise on the motorway at a comfortable and steady pace.仍然存在的不足恳请得到你远离交通灯聪明、你就会发现汽车在高速公路的巡航能力和舒适平稳.
The automatic gearbox takes the edge off some already blunt performance, but is otherwise pretty viceless.自动变速箱已经采取了一些边缘客钝表现,而是另有viceless漂亮. Despite only being equipped with three-speeds, it makes city driving far less of a chore.尽管只配备三个速度,使城市驾驶的辛苦得多. The lack of airbag, and ABS may deter some drivers, and although there aren?t too many used Altos about, if you can find one fitted with the optional air conditioning system it?s worth paying an extra £100 for.缺乏安全气囊、ABS的,可阻止一些司机、虽有西哈莫尼?笔用尔托斯约太多,如果你可以找到一个装有空调择?值得付出额外的100英镑. Those big windows can quickly turn the cabin into a mobile greenhouse on a summer?s day.那些大窗户可以很快把船舱成为一个流动温室夏季?当日收盘.
OVERALL 总体
The Alto has quite a lot going for it as a used car.有相当多的尔托走它作为车用. It?s cheap, reliable, inconspicuous and practical.?收盘便宜,质量可靠,隐蔽和实用. Unfortunately it signally fails to spark any desirability.可惜未能星火signally任何可取. As such it falls between bargain Korean offerings like the Daewoo Matiz and Hyundai Atoz and more upmarket and style-conscious cars such as the Fiat Seicento and Ford Ka.因此跌倒的祭品之间讨价还价韩国大宇matizatoz和现代风格,更高档、昏迷等菲亚特汽车和福特seicento家. It?s a likeable little thing, but there are much better options out there.?一个可爱的小东西,但有更好的选择了. If you have your heart set on one, it?s not a bad car.如果你有你的心定在一吗?收盘不坏车.
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