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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  Suzuki...if only! - 2005 Suzuki Forenza
  By kungfuking - May 11 - 4:35 pm

  This car is made by 3 (thats right 3) different motor companies. This vehicle is part Suzuki, part Daewoo and part Cheverolet....all LEMON. Dont believe me look under the hood you will see American and Asian parts put together attempting to work in harmony with each other. If you need a cheap car dont look here the maintenance is just too much.

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  Good bang for the buck! - 2005 Suzuki Forenza
  By Ken - November 24 - 6:26 am

  It has the style and standard features of cars costing 3 or 4 thousand dollars more. Very comfortable ride for this size of car. This is my first foreign built car and am well pleased.

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  A Sleeper thats a Flat-out Steal! - 2005 Suzuki Forenza
  By SmallWagonDriver - November 24 - 3:46 am

  We absolutely love this car! And I hate cars (wheres those jet-packs that those futurists said wed have by now?). Anyway, after extensive internet research, my wife and I decided this was it (first ever new one). It looks great, drives great, feels great, and it didnt break the bank. Though its only got 30,000 miles on it, it has not let us down once nor has it been in a shop except to get oil and tires changed. It has plenty of room (hauls an upright bass just fine), has great safety features, has a decent stereo., and has plenty of power. Its a superb, solid highway cruiser! Folks, if you want an inexpensive wagon that sure doesnt look and feel like one, the Forenza is it!

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  Great car - 2005 Suzuki Forenza
  By Ray - September 15 - 6:26 pm

  My parents bought this car two days ago and wow. Im an automatic man and the manual trans. is very easy to get use to. This car is awsome to drive ive already street raced a dude in a supped up Accord and beat him. The handling could be a bit better and the stopping distance but it is still great. The fuel gage stayed 1/8 past full, but after 70 miles it dropped dramatically. its now has 86 miles and there 7/8 of a tank left which is great. i love this car great trunk room and plenty of cabin space. im 61 195 and i have plenty of room. For 11,000 you cant go wrong.

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  The Good And The Bad - 2005 Suzuki Forenza
  By Robert - September 11 - 12:46 am

  Overall I am satisied with the vehicle. It has a rigid body, well constructed and free of rattles or excessive road noise. The engine is strong, transmission shifting smooth, it should be better on gas though. It responds well to throttle and has good braking. The S mode provides many good standard options included in base price. By far the biggest mistake is in not providing cruise control as part of the standard options. The dealer is unable to install a cruise control as Suzuki does not offer one as a dealer option. No other cruise control is offered by any other vendors. Now I am stuck with no hopes of ever getting a cruise control installed.

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  Great car for the price I paid - 2005 Suzuki Forenza
  By Rubens - August 12 - 9:00 pm

  A lot of features is standard in the car, as a 4 wheel disk brakes, power mirror, windows and lock, roof rack. 24 MPG in the city and 30 MPG in the freeway, I did many travel on this winter and the average was 30 MPG (5 speed).

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  Janets Forenza - 2005 Suzuki Forenza
  By Jimmy Hembree - July 17 - 9:40 am

  My Forenza is eye catching, the ride is good, the handling is good, the interior is good, but the engine performance is lacking. Plus it onlu has average fuel ecomomy. Its feels more comfortable crusing at high speeds. The car has been in the shop twice, other than for regular service; once for the drivers side air bag light, and the second time for the drivers side air bag light and for an entire A/C system failure.

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  Gas a Holic - 2005 Suzuki Forenza
  By Steve - June 28 - 2:43 am

  Purchased a Forenza LX Wagon , auto trans and all the bells and whistles. While I did realize the vehicle was no penny pincher in the fuel economy arena, I am disappointed in the fact I am averaging only 13 to 14 MPG in City driving. Automakers need to meet actual fuel economy estimates and not be allowed to sell vehicles that do not meet the advertised specifications. Hoping MPG will increase, and I wont be disappointed in my first foreign auto.

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  Mixed Breed - 2005 Suzuki Forenza
  By paul wernich - June 24 - 9:26 pm

  I had researched this car and found it interesting that it was sold by a Japanese company, built in Korea, designed by the Italians, and the parent company (GM) was American. In any case the car is solid, attractive, affordable, and loaded with features. I have the 5-speed manual and it drives and handles quite well. After nearly eight months Ive only had a few problems. The brakes had to be adjusted because the car was shaking when I went to stop, the passenger air-bag sensor was bad and the entire seat had to be replaced, the driver side seat fabric came loose at the bottom, and the steering wheel makes noise when I turn. Overall, I am very pleased with my Forenza.

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  Outstanding Value - 2005 Suzuki Forenza
  By semifamous1 - June 7 - 12:10 pm

  I can not believe how much car and extras were delivered for the price that I paid for this vehicle. I expect that it will go up in price just due to how well it has performed compared to other vehicles in its class that cost much higher. I have been very pleased so far!