Overview & Reviews

A 155-horsepower, 2.3-liter, four-cylinder engine; a seven-speaker stereo; and a driver-seat armrest are now standard on all Aerios. LX sedans (formerly called GS) and SX wagons now offer heated mirrors, foglights, a revised rear spoiler and an automatic climate control system on cars equipped with ABS. There's also a new 15-inch alloy wheel design.

• Wagon-body style, available all-wheel drive, affordable price, roomy interior, powerful standard engine, solid crash test scores.

• Almost no storage space in the cabin, low-grade interior plastics, sloppy handling, no side airbags available.

User Reviews:

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  Great Car - 2004 Suzuki Aerio
  By Brunson - January 24 - 10:00 am

  I purchased my car about 2 years ago, and I have not had a speck of trouble with it. Only service that I had done to my car is getting regular oil changes; whoops! A tank of gas cost me less then $20.00, and it last me about three weeks around about town; it last me about a week in a have going from Harford Co. to Balto.City to work 5 days a week. Its a Great CAR!!!!!

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  Best Bang for Buck - 2004 Suzuki Aerio
  By AerioSX in Edmonton - October 26 - 10:00 am

  This is my first new car, I scoped out the Matrix/Vibe before settling on the SX. What sold me was all the standard features available on the SX model, which cost extra for the other 2. I opted for the AWD, which will be handy in winter time here in Edmonton, AB. Drives smooth. Handling is not as bad as some reviews might lead you to believe. A fine alt to the Matrix or Vibe, a lot less for more.

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  2004 Suzuki SX AWD auto - 2004 Suzuki Aerio
  By bren - September 26 - 11:13 am

  I bought my Aerio used with 10,000 miles and it currently has 56,000 miles. Overall my Aerio has been reliable, although the brake pads and rotors seem to require replacement more quickly than in other vehicles.

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  So Good that I bought Two! - 2004 Suzuki Aerio
  By Winko - August 7 - 10:00 am

  The price got me interested but the performance has made me a believer. We were so impressed that we bought two of them. The AWD is great we live in Northern Michigan - lots of snow and ice. They handled as well as our previous Subaru! Less ground clearance but I didnt get stuck once! How about room? Im 66" but plenty of leg and especially headroom. OK - the interior isnt fancy but functional and solid. Great pep in the small engine - it doesnt hesitate to move you down the road. With the extras like a 6 CD player and a very nice sound system - solid heater and AC - this is a great car for the money. Im getting 29 mpg on the daily commute.

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  Buyer Beware - 2004 Suzuki Aerio
  By Calais, ME - July 14 - 1:36 pm

  Purchased as a "Program Car" with 15,000 miles. The vehicle now has a total of 34,150 miles. Under 20,000 miles the heater and blower went. With 30,000 miles the front end suspension and struts needed to be replaced. With 33,000 miles two engine rotors, belts and brakes needed to be repolaced. The front bumper is easliy dislodged with any hint of snow. The 10 year warranty is a scam. Costs of parts and repairs are outrageous

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  Fun car, surprising size - 2004 Suzuki Aerio
  By Opus P - June 27 - 3:53 am

  I have had my Aerio SX with AWD for almost four years. This car has been a blast and has been great for my family of four. Interior has more room than you would suspect. I dont like the all black interior as every little thing shows up. The AWD had been great in snow and on ice. With all the winter driving weve done, only once did we bury it and that was human error. We have had a recurring exhaust rattle that needs to be fixed every few months but the local shop tightens that up every time they change the oil. As my kids approach their teenage years, I will have to make a change, but this car has been great while they were young.

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  Built to work - 2004 Suzuki Aerio
  By firnan - May 18 - 2:00 am

  I bought a new suzuki to haul around cargo on frozen streets here in pittsburgh. It runs beautifully, handles snow and ice, I opted for all terrain tires and never had a car handle so smooth.

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  Compact Car with a Midsize Feel - 2004 Suzuki Aerio
  By InHighEsteem - May 17 - 10:53 pm

  Original owner, 4000 enjoyable and trouble free miles. Previously owned an Esteem. That was a good small car but this is a significant improvement all around. Tall drivers should try it. Feels very secure in inclement weather. Really not a problem in high wind. No paint problems on this one (white pearl color). My first digital dash and adjusted easily to it. AC is adequate for me but some people may need more. So far mileage is low to mid 30s on highway and mid 20s round town. Fortunately this car runs just fine on Kroger 87 octane. So save your pennies!

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  Good Basic Car - 2004 Suzuki Aerio
  By Ann - May 14 - 1:00 pm

  The ownership of my Aerio has been very easy. Gas-up and drive. Of course, change the oil every 5,000 miles.

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  Cold starts a problem - 2004 Suzuki Aerio
  By AngelE - April 6 - 2:00 am

  While overall an excellent vehicle, the Aerio Sedan has 2 problems, one of them major. Until the engine warms up (takes 5 minutes+) the automatic transmission will not shift from 3rd to 4th gear. This occurs even in warm weather until the engine itself is warm (not related to exterior temperature). Also, the cup holders are bloched by the gear selector.