Now on sale, the Alto Minor Change model for 2012 includes further reductions in CO2 emissions as well as improvements to fuel economy.

The latest model incorporates a new design interior colour and fabric trim, new full wheel covers for SZ and SZ3 models and dipping rear view mirror. Grey metallic has also been added to the range as an optional colour.

Alto with manual transmission emits 99g/km CO2 and is therefore exempt from the London Congestion Charge.

The optional automatic transmission equipped SZ4 model now also benefits from lower emissions with a reduction to 118g/km from 122g/km. This has resulted in a lower VED Band and a drop from £95 to £30, free in the first year.

The Alto is offered with both a five-speed manual gearbox, as well as an optional four-speed fully automatic transmission, a proposition not often seen in the A-segment.