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Marty Padgett, Executive Editor
How We Rated
- Styling
- The shape has aged better than the performance, but not by much.
- Performance
- It's slow, and gas mileage is low.
- Comfort and Quality
- The seats aren't very comfortable.
- Safety
- Tougher IIHS crash tests reveal weak side-impact protection.
- Features
- Bluetooth is an option, but many other features are absent.
The South Korean-built Forenza is among the most affordable vehicles of its type. For 2008, the Forenza is basically a carryover with only minor changes.
The Forenza's 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine produces 127 horsepower and drives the front wheels via either a five-speed manual or four-speed automatic transmission. It rides on MacPherson struts up front and a dual-link suspension in the rear, with variable-assist power steering and four-wheel disc brakes.
Front and front-side airbags are standard across the line. Air conditioning, a CD stereo and power locks, windows, and heated mirrors are standard on the base Forenza, with anti-lock brakes, cruise control, fog lamps, keyless entry, and a power sunroof available on the Premium version.
Changes for 2008 are limited to new chrome door handles, and standard fog lamps and steering wheel audio controls on the Convenience package. Bluetooth is a new option.
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Comments (1 total):
Eh
JasonP | Posted: 13/5/2008
This car looks completely unremarkable to me. The styling and features are no more appealing here than anywhere else. I would worry about finding service and parts for a Suzuki. On the other hand, if Suzuki built the X-Head concept, I would deeeefinitely buy one! http://digg.com/design/Tokyo_Motor_Show_Suzuki_X_Head_concept_looks_like_a_Tonka_truck_PICS
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