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2008 Suzuki Forenza Review

November 5, 2008

STYLING | 6 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

Fresh front-end styling
Cars.com

kind of cute
Mother Proof

a pleasant, contemporary shape
MyRide.com

clear gauges are nicely lit
ConsumerGuide

Although many reviewers consulted at TheCarConnection.com express approval of the 2008 Suzuki Forenza’s basic shape, its interior earns it an average score.

The Forenza's shape was originally styled by the design house Pininfarina. The design is still quite clean and attractive, and wagons have bright roof rails as a functional accent. Cars.com describes the Suzuki Forenza in glowing terms, noting its "fresh front-end styling...gracefully curved roofline and uniquely free-flowing silhouette." These traits are also noted at MyRide.com: "the [Suzuki] Forenza's lines fit well with the modern, long hood/short deck standard...the profile shows a sloping front end, rising gradually to a taller, squared off tail [with] a rounded greenhouse arching sharply over the top...in all, a pleasant, contemporary shape." The tester at Mother Proof reports that the 2008 Suzuki Forenza "has a 'kind of cute' look and a sleek design." Edmunds states that the Suzuki Forenza is "available as a sedan or wagon," and Kelley Blue Book adds that "with sheetmetal styled by Italian design house Pininfarina, both Forenza models have a clean, well-proportioned look punctuated by a crisp shoulder line, crystalline headlamp and taillamp lenses, body-color mirrors and door handles and pronounced fenders."

The interior follows a basic design, but it uses a hodgepodge of mismatched surfaces and hard plastics. There were major revisions of the interior in 2006, and Cars.com reports that the Suzuki 2008 model "is mostly unchanged...the instruments are rimmed with metallic silver accents, and the panel emits a jade-green glow for night driving." ConsumerGuide notes these "gauges are nicely lit," but beyond this, Suzuki 2008 interior decor options are limited, according to Edmunds: "charcoal and silver define the sole color palette in the Forenza's spacious cabin, with that theme appearing on the dash, door panels and seats."

Conclusion

If you can live with the gray interior, you might like the way the 2008 Suzuki Forenza looks.

STYLING | 6 out of 10Expert Quotes:Fresh front-end stylingCars.comkind of cuteMother Proofa pleasant, contemporary shapeMyRide.comclear gauges are nicely litConsumerGuide Although many reviewers consulted at TheCarConnection.com express approval of the 2008 Suzuki Forenza’s basic shape, its interior earns it an average score. The Forenza's shape was originally styled by the design house Pininfarina. The design is still quite clean and attractive, and wagons have bright roof rails as a functional accent. Cars.com describes the Suzuki Forenza in glowing terms, noting its "fresh front-end styling...gracefully curved roofline and uniquely free-flowing silhouette." These traits are also noted at MyRide.com: "the [Suzuki] Forenza's lines fit well with the modern, long hood/short deck standard...the profile shows a sloping front end, rising gradually to a taller, squared off tail [with] a rounded greenhouse arching sharply over the top...in all, a pleasant, contemporary shape." The tester at Mother Proof reports that the 2008 Suzuki Forenza "has a 'kind of cute' look and a sleek design." Edmunds states that the Suzuki Forenza is "available as a sedan or wagon," and Kelley Blue Book adds that "with sheetmetal styled by Italian design house Pininfarina, both Forenza models have a clean, well-proportioned look punctuated by a crisp shoulder line, crystalline headlamp and taillamp lenses, body-color mirrors and door handles and pronounced fenders." The interior follows a basic design, but it uses a hodgepodge of mismatched surfaces and hard plastics. There were major revisions of the interior in 2006, and Cars.com reports that the Suzuki 2008 model "is mostly unchanged...the instruments are rimmed with metallic silver accents, and the panel emits a jade-green glow for night driving." ConsumerGuide notes these "gauges are nicely lit," but beyond this, Suzuki 2008 interior decor options are limited, according to Edmunds: "charcoal and silver define the sole color palette in the Forenza's spacious cabin, with that theme appearing on the dash, door panels and seats." ConclusionIf you can live with the gray interior, you might like the way the 2008 Suzuki Forenza looks. 2008 SUZUKI FORENZA STYLING | [6 out of 10] Cars.com: "Fresh front-end styling" Mother Proof: "kind of cute" MyRide.com: "a pleasant, contemporary shape" ConsumerGuide: "clear gauges are nicely lit" Although many reviewers consulted at TheCarConnection.com express approval of the ...

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The 2008 Suzuki Forenza competes in a class where price, features for the money, and running costs are everything. Of these, the base Elantra and Spectra both come very well equipped; each of these vehicles additionally comes with side-curtain airbags. The Elantra has a much more composed ride than the Forenza, while the Spectra is a little noisier inside but feels somewhat sportier. The new, redesigned Lancer starts around $14,000 and doesn’t include a lot of standard features, but it’s much more fun to drive than the Forenza and has the roadholding and poise of a more expensive car. Finally, there’s also the Dodge Caliber, which starts in a price range that competes with the Forenza but it has a more spacious, versatile interior and hatchback layout. The Forenza wagon stands out in its class; it’s one of few small wagons left that hasn’t been replaced by a raised-roof crossover vehicle.

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