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2008 Suzuki Reno Safety Review

October 30, 2008

SAFETY | 4 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

Four stars, all crash tests
NHTSA

Acceptable," frontal offset
IIHS

rear headrests interfere with the over-the-shoulder view
ConsumerGuide

From everything read by the auto experts at TheCarConnection.com, the 2008 Suzuki Reno is not outstanding in terms of safety.

The Suzuki Reno received four of five stars in National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) crash tests. Frontal-offset crash tests on this Suzuki 2008 model performed by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) were "acceptable," the second-highest rating under this organization's criteria.

According to Edmunds, "front side-impact airbags and four-wheel disc brakes are standard" for the Suzuki Reno. However, Cars.com advises "all-disc antilock brakes with electronic brake-force distribution are optional with the Convenience Package." Side and curtain airbags are unavailable.

ConsumerGuide says that 2008 Suzuki Reno "visibility is better than average, though some testers say rear headrests interfere with the over-the-shoulder view."

Conclusion

The 2008 Suzuki Reno is hopelessly outdated in terms of safety features.

SAFETY | 4 out of 10Expert Quotes:Four stars, all crash testsNHTSAAcceptable," frontal offsetIIHSrear headrests interfere with the over-the-shoulder viewConsumerGuide From everything read by the auto experts at TheCarConnection.com, the 2008 Suzuki Reno is not outstanding in terms of safety. The Suzuki Reno received four of five stars in National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) crash tests. Frontal-offset crash tests on this Suzuki 2008 model performed by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) were "acceptable," the second-highest rating under this organization's criteria. According to Edmunds, "front side-impact airbags and four-wheel disc brakes are standard" for the Suzuki Reno. However, Cars.com advises "all-disc antilock brakes with electronic brake-force distribution are optional with the Convenience Package." Side and curtain airbags are unavailable. ConsumerGuide says that 2008 Suzuki Reno "visibility is better than average, though some testers say rear headrests interfere with the over-the-shoulder view." ConclusionThe 2008 Suzuki Reno is hopelessly outdated in terms of safety features. 2008 SUZUKI RENO STYLING | [6 out of 10] Car and Driver: "a mean-looking little brawler" Cars.com: "gracefully rising style lines and athletically refined side profile" Kelley Blue Book: "aggressively styled bodywork" Edmunds: "too much cheap gray plastic" Though it’s pleasantly ...

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A well-optioned 2008 Suzuki Reno competes with Suzuki's own SX4, which has standard all-wheel drive, along with better real-world fuel efficiency, handling, and safety than the Forenza. In fact, the Suzuki-made SX4 is better in just about every way but interior space. Kia's Spectra5 is also much more entertaining to drive than the Forenza and has much better fuel economy. Then there's the Dodge Caliber, a more upright design that pays off in a roomy interior; if you're willing to spend more, the Caliber has a wide range of innovative available options, such as fold-out tailgate speakers.

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