Overview & Reviews

The Aerio receives a new front bumper, grille and foglamp design, as well as a new rear spoiler on sedans, new clear-lens taillights on the SX and new alloy wheels. Inside, all models get standard automatic climate control, a new instrument panel with analog gauges in place of the former digital setup, new steering wheel with audio controls, redesigned console, upgraded seat fabric and a sunglasses holder. Also, side airbags are now standard on all Aerios. The base S model gains power door locks, keyless entry, a rear spoiler and additional interior trim accents.

• Available as a sedan or wagon, optional all-wheel drive, roomy interior, powerful standard engine, long list of standard features, solid crash test scores.

• Some low-grade interior plastics, sloppy handling.

User Reviews:

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  A car for Canadian Winters - 2005 Suzuki Aerio
  By Max - December 2 - 12:30 am

  We purchased the Aerio for my wife based on budget, safety and AWD. My wife had not driven in 7 years so I wanted something really safe for her. What we ended up with was so much more. My first drive in the snow made me love this car. What a tank! I was plowing through side roads and averting traffic, while driving as if it where a spring day. Anyone that has to deal with a Canadian winter should drive this car. We even managed to fit a loveseat into the car with the rear seats down! European styling and decent handling make this a pretty good all round car. Our other car is a 1995 Honda Civic and I have to say I am going to have a hard time deciding whether to trade in for Honda or Suzuki.

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  Dont Buy One! - 2005 Suzuki Aerio
  By MESX - October 19 - 12:56 am

  I have had nothing but problems with my Suzuki Aerio. Its bushings came out of the sway bar four times before it was finally fixed by having new modified ones installed. I had the viscous coupling replaced for AWD, had power door lock fail, had all four tires replaced due to factory alignment defect destroying them, and the rims are all scratched and gouged from several attempts to repair all the defects. I still have a clunking noise from the front end. Also, the styrofoam is detached from the rear bumper (behind exterior plastic) and the gas mileage is poor.

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  Will Buy Another One... - 2005 Suzuki Aerio
  By Lynn - September 6 - 11:50 pm

  We bought this Suzuki Aerio for our college daughter who was not happy as she had been driving a Audi A4 quattro. We also have an A6 quattro. The Audis have been unreliable and expensive. We will never buy one again! We were happily surprised to find an affordable AWD car to replace our daughters A4. I only drove in the car when we first purchased it, from CT to FL. It has a super ride! Its roomy, comfy, and has nice dash controls w/great placement! The cloth seats are awesome! Our daughter thinks it is "cheap", but she was spoiled driving an Audi. She says that the AWD doesnt feel like it works, so I recommend you test drive the AWD in rain/snow if possible as I cant confirm daughters complaint. I do know that I want my own Aerio.

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  Exellent Car - 2005 Suzuki Aerio
  By dhenderson - September 5 - 10:36 pm

  My husband and I have owned two Aerios. The first we bought used, and bought the second when we traded in the used Aerio because we wanted some of the updated features it had. The Aerio has been nothing but reliable. It had great acceleration and is agile and superbly handles city and highway traffic. Its easy to back out and park like a small car but has almost the interior space of a touring sedan. Its more attractive than much of its competition and offers a comparable or better engine to boot.

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  Very Pleased - 2005 Suzuki Aerio
  By Jake - July 2 - 2:16 pm

  I love the roomy interior. The 155 horsepower engine helps when merging into fast highway traffic. I got a lot of standard features that are optional with other small cars. The warranty is great, too. I dont understand why it doesnt sell better.

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  Tire Eating Machine - 2005 Suzuki Aerio
  By Jose Hernandez - February 1 - 2:50 pm

  This car has eaten three sets of tires in 70,000 miles. Something is wrong with the rear end. The dealer says that nothing is wrong, yet it eats tires. Im on my 4th set of tires, good tires Michelens Symmetri. It also has worn out Goodyears and two sets of Bridgestones.

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  Overlooked Treasure - 2005 Suzuki Aerio
  By Tony - December 14 - 7:56 pm

  This is one great little car. It has room in back and space is flexible between cargo/luggage with the fold-flat seat. Front seat comfort is outstanding for the class, and the performance for the money is in a class by itself. Its the little touches that make it so very nice, like dampening on the sunglass holder.The interior is very upscale for the price, except for the carpets underfoot in the cargo area. Comfortable seats, and the switching has a high quality feel.I use this as my daily driver, and I consider myself fairly critical of cars - my other car of comparison is a Porsche. Again, I repeat - this is one great little car.

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  Perfect For What I Do - 2005 Suzuki Aerio
  By Dan - November 30 - 9:50 pm

  Im a regional sales manager and cover at least 25,000 miles a year. When fuel prices started to go up, I traded my Suzuki XL-7 (88,000 troublefree miles) for an Aerio SX wagon. Never liked the Aerio SX wagon design, but it grew on me; now I love it. I wanted AWD, but its not offered with the manual transmission. I had to have the manual. After my first test drive, I said, "This is a blast." And it is unbelievable how much room is in this car! I haul a lot of stuff. I even bought a rooftop carrier for those extra big loads. Im 62" and could wear a Stetson hat in it. It seats four passengers very well. I always get at least 33 mpg, even when city driving is mixed in. 37 mpg is the most Ive gotten, and it has plenty of power.

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  1 year, 24k miles and Still LOVE IT! - 2005 Suzuki Aerio
  By Josh P - October 3 - 7:33 pm

  I purchased my Aerio SX one year ago this month after a ton of researching and comparison shopping. I have been nothing but satisfied with this car! I absolutely love driving it. My wife and I have to take turns driving it to work every other week, even after having it for a year now. It is roomy enough for my family of 4 in the passenger area, and has plenty of room for a couple of weeks worth of groceries, or the dog crate in the back. I have been nothing but pleased with this fast and fun little car. This was my first ever import car, and I plan on buying another Suzuki. You cant beat the price when it comes to warranty and features. I would say go for it! You wont be disappointed!

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  Affordable Fun Car! - 2005 Suzuki Aerio
  By slsawyer - September 30 - 10:00 pm

  The Suzuki Aerio wasnt my first choice, but it was definitely the right choice! It has a roomy interior and lots of head room. It is great for going uphill with overdrive off. I am still breaking in the gas mileage rate. The first comments from everyone who sees it is "Cute!" So far it has been very reliable. I put it in the league with Honda/Toyota, only affordable. The interior seat fabric could be upgraded though. Also, the sway bar and passenger mirror had to be replaced right away, but that has been the only problem. I love this car!