All New Japanese Alto VS Indian Alto (A-star) pictorial comparo

sidindica · 2nd October 2009, 09:14

Just checked at carscoop, Japan will get its own version of all new alto this fall, compared to our a-star, it looks far far better and more proportionate and spacious.

xingamazon · 2nd October 2009, 09:43

H Sidindica,

Great pictures. Looks like they tried to change the back to have the good features of Swift. But overall looks more similar to the i20. Though nice fine looing interiors.

Technocrat · 2nd October 2009, 10:05

The Japanese one looks like a mix & match of A-star & Wagon R

bmw_m5_titus · 2nd October 2009, 10:19

Imho, the looks aint much of an improvement but the interior is miles apart from that of the A star! How much does it sell for?

bharti22shresth · 2nd October 2009, 10:26

I like the tacho being integrated with the speedo rather the indian model that's got it popping out from the dash.
The looks of neither the indian nor the japanese excite me IMHO.

Sudan_NFS · 2nd October 2009, 10:32

The Japanese Alto is bigger in size(length) when compared to Indian Alto which brings ample space.I they bring it here they surely increase the sales of A-star

motor spirit · 2nd October 2009, 10:49

hey sid nice pictures.
As i was browsing through the suzuki productline . I found a recent launch of a wagon R sibling. I found the styling interesting. Ya the design is boxy. However the front looks awesome
I hope if at all MSI reviews the exisiting Wagon R . They should get this vehicle , SUZUKI STING RAY as an updgrade to India

vinaydas · 2nd October 2009, 11:03

i think its about time that maruthi stops selling the same car using different brand names.
the alto should have the model change that it deserves.
who knows they might bring in this alto and sell it along with the A star.

fx45 · 2nd October 2009, 12:09

i like the JDM Alto, looks more civilized than A-Star.
No comprisons about interiors as JDM model is better hands on, plus Auto Trans too..
The Wagon R Stingray does look great. I see a Colum mounted Auto Tranny Lever too

MaserQ · 2nd October 2009, 12:20

The interiors on the Japanese version look great. With a revised front end, this car would make a good replacement for the Zen Estilo or the Wagon R in India.

blue_pulsar · 2nd October 2009, 12:54

IMHO, the Japanese Alto looks more disproportionate than the A-star. The A-star has a more sporty appeal overall.

beejay · 2nd October 2009, 12:58

IMO, the Japanese Alto is more spacious than the A- Star. However I like the exteriors of the A star.

McLaren Rulez · 2nd October 2009, 17:21

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Originally Posted by blue_pulsar

IMHO, the Japanese Alto looks more disproportionate than the A-star. The A-star has a more sporty appeal overall.

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Originally Posted by beejay

IMO, the Japanese Alto is more spacious than the A- Star. However I like the exteriors of the A star.

Fully agree. Interiors are one thing but our A-Star has great looks. Best looker in its class and easily so IMO.

14000rpm · 2nd October 2009, 18:22

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Originally Posted by sidindica

Just checked at carscoop, Japan will get its own version of all new alto this fall, compared to our a-star, it looks far far better and more proportionate and spacious.

the jap Alto is a mix and match of the ritz (rear door line), the swift (side rear view and taillamp profile), The A-star's headlamps and grille. too much. it'll certainly go the Kei class way The jap people are pretty compact and would probably feel the A-star spacious !!
overall, ugly and disproportionate.

Caramelo · 2nd October 2009, 19:14

don't forget guys japs are small people. when have you seen tall Japanese guy. they can easily fit into this. but we can't. on the front seats maybe. but i can't sit in the rear seats at all. i am 6.3" i couldn't fit in the rear seat of the wagon R. this is smaller than it guess so not giving it even a thought.

2nd October 2009, 09:14	#1
sidindica Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 4,892 Thanked: 8,116 Times	All New Japanese Alto VS Indian Alto (A-star) pictorial comparo Just checked at carscoop, Japan will get its own version of all new alto this fall, compared to our a-star, it looks far far better and more proportionate and spacious. Attached Thumbnails
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2nd October 2009, 09:43	#2
xingamazon Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 1,400 Thanked: 121 Times	H Sidindica, Great pictures. Looks like they tried to change the back to have the good features of Swift. But overall looks more similar to the i20. Though nice fine looing interiors.
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2nd October 2009, 10:05	#3
Technocrat Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: GTA Posts: 14,813 Thanked: 2,700 Times	The Japanese one looks like a mix & match of A-star & Wagon R
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2nd October 2009, 10:19	#4
bmw_m5_titus BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Kochi/Kuwait Posts: 179 Thanked: 4 Times	Imho, the looks aint much of an improvement but the interior is miles apart from that of the A star! How much does it sell for?
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2nd October 2009, 10:26	#5
bharti22shresth BANNED Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: panchkula Posts: 362 Thanked: Once Infractions: 0/1 (10)	I like the tacho being integrated with the speedo rather the indian model that's got it popping out from the dash. The looks of neither the indian nor the japanese excite me IMHO.
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2nd October 2009, 10:32	#6
Sudan_NFS BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: chennai Posts: 759 Thanked: 16 Times	The Japanese Alto is bigger in size(length) when compared to Indian Alto which brings ample space.I they bring it here they surely increase the sales of A-star
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2nd October 2009, 10:49	#7
motor spirit BHPian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: bangalore Posts: 236 Thanked: 112 Times	hey sid nice pictures. As i was browsing through the suzuki productline . I found a recent launch of a wagon R sibling. I found the styling interesting. Ya the design is boxy. However the front looks awesome I hope if at all MSI reviews the exisiting Wagon R . They should get this vehicle , SUZUKI STING RAY as an updgrade to India Attached Thumbnails
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2nd October 2009, 11:03	#8
vinaydas Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 1,399 Thanked: 148 Times	i think its about time that maruthi stops selling the same car using different brand names. the alto should have the model change that it deserves. who knows they might bring in this alto and sell it along with the A star.
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2nd October 2009, 12:09	#9
fx45 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: mumbai Posts: 1,823 Thanked: 384 Times	i like the JDM Alto, looks more civilized than A-Star. No comprisons about interiors as JDM model is better hands on, plus Auto Trans too.. The Wagon R Stingray does look great. I see a Colum mounted Auto Tranny Lever too
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2nd October 2009, 12:20	#10
MaserQ Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,196 Thanked: 166 Times	The interiors on the Japanese version look great. With a revised front end, this car would make a good replacement for the Zen Estilo or the Wagon R in India.
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2nd October 2009, 12:54	#11
blue_pulsar Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,112 Thanked: 403 Times	IMHO, the Japanese Alto looks more disproportionate than the A-star. The A-star has a more sporty appeal overall.
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2nd October 2009, 12:58	#12
beejay Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: The Nilgiris Posts: 1,963 Thanked: 204 Times View My Garage	IMO, the Japanese Alto is more spacious than the A- Star. However I like the exteriors of the A star.
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2nd October 2009, 19:14	#15
Caramelo BHPian Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: ahmedabad Posts: 769 Thanked: 16 Times	don't forget guys japs are small people. when have you seen tall Japanese guy. they can easily fit into this. but we can't. on the front seats maybe. but i can't sit in the rear seats at all. i am 6.3" i couldn't fit in the rear seat of the wagon R. this is smaller than it guess so not giving it even a thought.
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