Suzuki has launched the special edition Alto SZ-L which is on sale from this week with just 500 being available.

The £8,170 SZ-L model is based on the SZ3 mid-grade model with air conditioning, pollen filter and side airbags as standard but also comes with front fog lamps and various exterior and interior upgrades.

The special edition Alto is recognised by new design wheel caps, black fog lamp surrounds and black ‘B’ pillar trims as well as SZ-L embossed tailgate trim and black side mouldings for extra protection when parked.

It is available in either Superior White or Bright Red non-metallic colours.

Interior upgrades include SZ-L carpet mats, silver coloured trim for gearshift knob, side ventilation louvres and door openers.

Suzuki has extended its finance offers until September and Alto SZ-L is available on a new low rate finance offer for just £7,495 with a deposit of 15%; payments are £199 per month, spread over three years.

All three Alto’s in the range are also included in the low rate offers with the SZ2 model available for £6,995 with a 10%deposit.

Zero per cent finance offers are also available on Alto with a 45% deposit as well as Driveplan PCP’s for lower monthly payments and the option to pay a final instalment to own the car at the end of the contract agreement.

The Alto's emissions are 103g/km and fuel economy is quoted at 64.2mpg on the combined cycle.