Overview & Reviews

A versatile wagon model joins the lineup. Side airbags are now standard on all Forenzas.

• Lots of standard features for the price, comfortable cabin with unexpected conveniences, solid construction, predictable handling.

• Subpar fuel economy, similarly priced Aerio makes more power.

User Reviews:

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  2004 Suzuki Forenza - 2005 Suzuki Forenza
  By Roberet F. Breton - March 13 - 1:46 pm

  I am very pleased with the overall performance and quality of the vehicle. I have owned or driven several Nissan Altimas and this car performs as well. A great car for the money. I would not hesitate to recommend this car to anyone.

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  Decent Car - 2005 Suzuki Forenza
  By AznFineDude - January 28 - 9:43 am

  The Suzuki Forenza is a good value and a great looking car. Its gas millage would be better if a more powerful engine is in place.

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  Great Hauler - 2005 Suzuki Forenza
  By Drumdonald - December 22 - 3:30 am

  I bought this wagon when my pick up died (of course in front of the dealership). I looked really smart because the price of gas went through the roof right after I bought it. The only problems I have had was first it eats tires which I remedied by going to a 60 series tire instead of the 55 that it comes with. The other problem was when a critter ate the wire harness. The dealer fixed and was able to get most of the cost covered under warranty. I get over 30 mpg and drive the care everyday to work and to drumming jobs. The car holds so much that we take on our vacations even though my wifes car is bigger. It is great car but too bad Suzuki has discontinued it for 09.

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  Rides too low - 2005 Suzuki Forenza
  By d..a. - December 9 - 4:43 am

  The Suzuki Forenza rides very low, plus there is a obvious lack of respect from other drivers on the road. I feel inferior. The gas mileage is disappointing at 24 mpg overall. I expected 27-28. If I had a do over, I would have purchased a Suzuki Aerio SX. It is really nice and is much taller and made better, in the US instead of in Korea. Or perhaps I would have bought a Toyota Matrix. Also, I have learned that Suzuki dealerships, I have gone to three of them, are not very professional or knowledgeable about their vehicles. I had questions about synthetic oil and some other stuff and they gave me the wrong info. I tried to trade my Forenza back in after only four months and Suzuki wouldnt give me anything for my car. They did not want it back.

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  Turning Out Very Nicely - 2005 Suzuki Forenza
  By Rev320 - December 7 - 9:36 am

  I nead headroom, so my choice of cars is limited. The Forenza wagon fits me just right. Loads of features for not a lot of cash. Nice styling. Great interior. Decent handling. Great stereo. Very practical. Dealer is super helpful. Im really picky and found a couple of small problems that were fixed easily. Its made from very proven parts from the world wide parts bin, so it should hold up well. Some people complain that the engine sounds like a 4 cylinder and that the car doesnt handle like a Porsche. The same folks would complain if they bought a cheeseburger and it didnt taste like a t-bone steak. This car is a very tasty cheeseburger indeed.

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  Happy so far - 2005 Suzuki Forenza
  By Mstarr - November 25 - 6:03 am

  I have had my Forenza now for 2 years. No major problems except for the seat fabric keeps coming off. Fuel mileage is poorer than expected. Ride is ok.

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  Dont Buy - 2005 Suzuki Forenza
  By Misty - October 10 - 1:23 am

  In this case my car is a lemon. A few months after i purchased the power steering rack went out covered under a warranty. Dec 09 Bolt in idler pulley snapped which caused my timing belt to shred which caused 12 valves to bend. Need a new motor $3,000.00 later. Valve cover leaks a little bit of oil. Other than that the car is great. But needless to say once i pay it off im not going straight to a suzuki dealership.

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  Suzuki Forenza 2005 - 2005 Suzuki Forenza
  By sascydharan vasudeva - August 29 - 2:26 pm

  Noisy engine. Needs more power specially in hill area. Fuel economy is not so good. Interior is good and more spacious. Power steering is good. Heated side mirror is an advantage.

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  Gas A Holic - 2005 Suzuki Forenza
  By Steve - August 7 - 3:30 pm

  Purchased a 2005 Suzuki Forenza Wagon , LX with 4 speed automatic trans and 4 wheel abs. Compared the vehicle to Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback Ralliart wagon 2004. Mitsubishi has better build quality , better engine, overall better vehicle but the dealers here do not want to move the existing 2004 vehicles. The Forenza has an amasing list of standard features. The vehicle is pleasant enough to drive with the fact it is under powered and should have the Aerio engine in this car. City driving brings on the first knowledge this was a poor choice. Gas mileage in city driving with 1000 miles on the vehicle is 13.5 to 14.5 Miles per gallon. I could be driving a motorhome and be less disappointed.

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  Inexpensive but reliable - 2005 Suzuki Forenza
  By Bryant - June 14 - 4:56 pm

  Suzuki has come a long way with design and quality of its vehicles. The Forenza met all of my expectations and then some for this vehicle class and price range (base $10,499). I own a 5-speed and an automatic S-model version. The automatic shifts smoothly but lacks HP. The manual trans is peppy in comparison but stills lags behind its competitors (Honda, Toyota, Nissan). Fuel economy is better with the manual trans. My opinion remains high of this car. Needs a few improvements to be more competitive.