After a long six-year stretch of minimal attention, Suzuki has finally revisited its best-selling compact hatchback—the Alto.
While fans have waited patiently, the 2025 model brings a mix of long-overdue upgrades and minor cosmetic tweaks. It’s refreshing to see Suzuki finally acknowledging the need to modernize the Alto, especially in a competitive market flooded with feature-rich alternatives.
The most significant reason behind this update seems to be the increasing competition. With even budget-friendly cars now offering advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and enhanced safety features, Suzuki could no longer afford to neglect the Alto. The company clearly wants to avoid becoming the “Atlas Honda” of the auto industry—stagnant and outpaced.
However, it’s disheartening, according to a review, to see that the base VX variant of the Suzuki Alto still lacks basic safety features like SRS airbags in 2025. In an era where even entry-level cars prioritize safety, this omission is unacceptable. Fortunately, there’s talk that Suzuki may discontinue this variant altogether, likely due to growing criticism over its lack of safety.
On the brighter side, the mid and top trims—the VXR and VXL AGS—have finally been given the attention they deserve. These variants now come equipped with dual airbags and ABS as standard. Though basic, these additions are a step in the right direction. That said, Suzuki has predictably raised prices alongside these upgrades, a move that’s come to be expected whenever the company introduces even minor improvements.
Here’s a quick rundown of what’s changed in the new Suzuki Alto:
• Emblems have moved from the right to the left.
• The trunk now has a chrome garnish.
• Dashboard warnings now include seatbelt alerts.
• ISOFIX anchors for child safety seats have been added.
• Power windows are now available in the VXR MT and AGS trims.
• Safety features now include pinch protection and illuminated switches.
• ABS is extended to the VXR MT in addition to the VXL AGS.
• Side turn indicators are now embedded in the side mirrors (VXL AGS only).
In summary, while the 2025 Suzuki Alto still lags behind in some areas, the upgrades show that Suzuki is at least starting to take consumer expectations more seriously. It’s a small but meaningful shift in the right direction.