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Suzuki Alto 1.0 SZ

Cheapest cars to run - Suzuki Alto 1.0 SZ - total cost of ownership: £8,894.41

Suzuki Alto 1.0 VVT SZ front cornering

Suzuki’s Alto is a cheap and reasonably cheerful city car option that sparkles from a running costs perspective. It doesn’t feel as well-rounded or as modern as the likes of VW’s Up but it does the job and does it very cost effectively.  

Total cost of ownership (3-years, 36,000 miles): £8,894.41Monthly running costs: £247.07Cost per mile: 25p

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