Suzuki Alto insurance group and cost

The Suzuki Alto is a unique-looking small city car produced by the Japanese since 1979. It’s well-known for being cheap to buy, run and insure. In this guide, you’ll learn the key facts about the Suzuki Alto.

Suzuki Alto insurance groups and cost by driver’s age

Suzuki Alto models range from insurance groups 3 to 4, so you can generally expect the cost of your car insurance to be on the cheaper end of the scale.

Between each insurance group, the cost of insurance can vary quite a bit based on a number of different factors including your car’s performance, safety features and cost of repair. However, in this instance there isn’t much difference between the premiums as the insurance groups are so close to each other. For example, a 30-year-old driver in an average postcode could pay around £607 for cover on a Suzuki Alto 1.0 SZ 5d (insurance group 3), or around £631 for a Suzuki Alto 1.0 SZ2 5d which falls in insurance group 4.

You can find the insurance group and likely premium cost of your Suzuki Alto model in the table below.

• How we got these rates

  These rates are based on the average cost of cover for cars in the insurance groups shown, for drivers of different ages with a Newcastle (NE1) postcode, which our research suggests represents an average for insurance rates in the UK. Updated: March 2021 (source: Quotezone).

Average Suzuki Alto insurance cost

To provide you with an idea of how much it may cost you to insure your Suzuki Alto, we ran several quotes to find an average figure. Based on our findings, on average, you could insure your Suzuki Alto with a comprehensive policy for the monthly price of £59.33, or an annual sum of £656.66.

• How we got this rate

  To generate these quotes we used the following information:

  • The vehicle is a 2018 model
  • Manual transmission
  • Petrol
  • 1.2-litre engine
  • 5 seats
  • 5 doors
  • Factory fitted alarm system
  • The car is not modified
  • Used for social, domestic and commuting purposes
  • 10,000 mileage per year
  • The car is parked in a work car park during the day
  • The car is parked on a driveway at night
  • Owner is a 30-year-old, single teacher from London
  • Owner is a homeowner
  • 5 years no claim discount
  • No driving or other convictions in the last 5 years

Suzuki Alto insurance cost by location

The table above shows the average cost of Suzuki Alto insurance based on insurance groups and driver age. However, there are a few other factors that can affect the cost of your car insurance, one of the biggest being your location.

To show how much your location can impact your premium, here are some average quotes for a 30-year-old living in three different locations. The quotes are for a Suzuki Alto 1.0 Cruz 5d.

• Expensive: £750 (London SE1)
• Average: £631 (Newcastle NE1)
• Cheap: £439 (Galashiels TD1)

• How we got these rates

  These rates are based on the average cost of cover for cars in the locations shown. Our research suggests SE1 is one of the most expensive locations, NE1 represents an average cost location and TD1 represents one of the cheapest locations. Updated: March 2021 (source: Quotezone).

Which factors affect my Suzuki Alto insurance rate?

Along with the insurance group, there are other key factors that impact your insurance premium costs:

• Engine type and capacity. As a general rule of thumb, the bigger the engine, the more you will pay for your car insurance. An average 30-year-old may pay £607 for the Suzuki Alto SZ 5d, but could pay around £631 for the Suzuki Alto SZ4 5d Auto.
• Driver location. Your address plays a huge part in determining the cost of your car insurance. Providers will look at crime rates in your local area, the number of uninsured drivers and the number of claims before deciding on the level of risk. For example, a 30-year-old in central London may pay £750 for insurance for a Suzuki Alto 1.0 Play 5d, while the same 30-year-old in Newcastle may only pay £631.
• Driver age. Your age is one of the most significant factors in calculating the cost of your car insurance. In general, the younger you are, the more risk you represent to insurers, and the more you’re likely to pay for insurance. The average 20-year-old driver in London may pay £1,304 for the Suzuki Alto 1.0 SZ-L 5d, while the average 40-year-old Londoner will only pay £683. In this example, the younger driver has to pay an extra £621 per year than the older driver due to the higher level of risk statistically associated with younger drivers.

Other factors that influence the cost of your insurance include:

• Your marital status
• Your credit history and job
• Your car’s safety rating score
• The model of your car
• The age of your car
• Your car’s security and any extra anti-theft precautions
• Annual miles driven
• Your car usage
• No claim discount

Suzuki Alto facts and trivia

• The Suzuki Alto replaced a vehicle called the Suzuki Fronte.
• The Indian version of this vehicle is called the the Maruti Suzuki Alto.

The bottom line

It’s small and lacks power, but there is much to admire about this car. It could make a great first vehicle, being as it’s so unique to run and insure. The tips in this guide could help you to cut your insurance costs even further.

Frequently asked questions

• What is the top speed of a Suzuki Alto?

  Depending on the model, Suzuki Altos can reach top speeds of 96mph.

• Is the Suzuki Alto safe?

  The Suzuki Alto was awarded 3 out of 5 stars under the Euro NCAP safety analysis. Suzuki Alto models score average across the board with 55% for adult occupant safety and 46% for child occupant safety.

• How much car tax do I have to pay for the Suzuki Alto?

  The UK standard car tax rate sites at £145 per year. However, you might pay more or less depending on your car’s emissions.

• Where can I buy a Suzuki Alto?

  You can buy a Suzuki Alto online or by visiting your local Suzuki retailer. You can also buy Suzuki Altos through various motor resellers and websites.

• Is the Suzuki Alto expensive to insure?

  This depends on the specific model of Suzuki Alto you have and the insurance group it falls under. Suzuki Alto models can range between insurance groups 3 and 4, so in general the insurance costs should be cheaper in comparison to other car makes and models.