In 2022 Suzuki gave the Lapin LC a front end deliberately styled after the 1960s Fronte 360 — chasing retro charm six decades later.
Lead trim: Alto Lapin LC 0.66 (R06A, 52 PS)
Suzuki Alto LapinHE33S · 2015–present
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FactIn 2022 Suzuki gave the Lapin LC a front end deliberately styled after the 1960s Fronte 360 — chasing retro charm six decades later.
The third-generation Suzuki Alto Lapin (HE33S/HE93S) was released on 3 June 2015 on the HEARTECT platform, front- or four-wheel drive, with a 658 cc R06A three-cylinder and a 657 cc R06D (mild hybrid from 2025). A derivative, the Lapin LC, was released on 17 June 2022 with a redesigned front fascia inspired by the 1960s LC10 Fronte 360, alongside a facelift in June 2022 (the LC was facelifted in 2025); it is powered by a 660 cc petrol engine producing 52 PS and 60 N·m (44 lb·ft) with a CVT, and an R06D mild-hybrid version arrived in July 2025. During its development most users were women aged 20 to 30. Wheelbase 96.9 in, length 133.7 in, width 58.1 in, height 60.0 in; the weight range is not entered.
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| Trim | Years | Engine | Power | Torque | 0–60 | Drive | Gearbox | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alto Lapin LC 0.66 (R06A, 52 PS) | 2022–present | 0.7 L Inline-3 | 51 hp | 44 lb-ft | — | — | CVT | — |
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In 2022 Suzuki gave the Lapin LC a front end deliberately styled after the 1960s Fronte 360 — chasing retro charm six decades later.
The second-generation Lapin quietly dropped the manual gearbox, replacing it entirely with a CVT.
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