In November 2021, Suzuki debuted the new 9th generation Alto kei in Japan. It has now released the current generation of the Alto Lapin, which is a boxy retro-styled variant of the Alto that is popular with female purchasers but is only available in the Japanese Domestic Market (JDM).
The current third-generation Alto Lapin (HE33S) arrived in 2015, hence the most recent iteration is more of a full facelift than a replacement for the ordinary 9th generation Alto kei vehicle. With a modest open grille and chrome highlights, the new Alto Lapin LC looks lovely. A tiny gap runs higher up on the fascia, and chrome trim rings decorate the large radial headlights. Except for a wing-shaped emblem with the LC insignia, the rear end is identical to the ordinary Lapin.
The Lapin LC has a similar inside layout to the normal Alto Lapin, but with a few unique features. Brown checkered cloth and chocolate-coloured imitation leather make up the upholstery. Other beige accents, such as the door panels and headliner, protect the interior from seeming too gloomy.
For the dashboard, buyers may choose between a Woodwork or a Dark Gray Pearl panel. An optional 7-inch touchscreen screen, heated front seats, and automated temperature control are among the interior features. Because the word “lapin” means “rabbit” in French, there are animated rabbits on the information display beneath the speedometer.
The new Suzuki Alto Lapin LC continues to employ a 660cc three-cylinder engine with 63 horsepower and a CVT transmission to provide power to the front wheels. There is, however, an all-wheel-drive variant available. The Alto Lapin LC starts at 1,409,100 yen (PKR 21.88 lac), with the top-of-the-line model costing 1,646,700 yen (PKR 25.57 lac).
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