In October 1982 the Fronte/Alto received a minor facelift, and now featured square headlamps. In May 1983, the Fronte's engine was mildly updated, while on the outside there was a new grille and door mirrors rather than fender-mounted ones. The valve timing was adjusted and transistor ignition was introduced, the compression ratio nudged up to 9.7:1 (from 9.5), and the EGR and catalytic converter were improved. Claimed power inched down to at 6000 rpm. A new top version, the FS-QG was also introduced. It offered digital instrumentation. The Alto generally outsold the Fronte at a rate of about five to two, although the Fronte remained the best selling kei passenger car into 1984.