Suzuki Alto value and depreciation
Known for bare-bones cheap city transport.
Depreciation curve
We class the Suzuki Alto as a budget & entry level in our 12-tier model, which puts its retention at roughly 63% after three years and 49% after five. Big used demand keeps cheap cars moving, but thinner brand equity means faster percentage losses than the Polo class.
Retention table
| After | Retained |
|---|---|
| 1 year | 80% |
| 3 years | 63% |
| 5 years | 49% |
| 7 years | 38% |
| 10 years | 25% |
Estimates for a new purchase at list price; retail basis, trade-in ≈ 12% under retail.
Suzuki's entry car from 2009 until early 2015, when the Celerio took over. The Alto sold on rock-bottom pricing and tiny running costs rather than refinement or space. Used examples remain cheap city transport, though safety spec is thin by modern standards.
Alto against its rivals
Suzuki Alto: common questions
Does the Suzuki Alto hold its value?
We class the Suzuki Alto as a budget & entry level in our 12-tier model, which puts its retention at roughly 63% after three years and 49% after five. Big used demand keeps cheap cars moving, but thinner brand equity means faster percentage losses than the Polo class.
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All figures are modelled estimates for planning, not offers or valuations. Data reviewed 2026.