Suzuki Forenza

Name: 2004 Suzuki Forenza
Brand: Suzuki

EPA MPG: 25 mpg

Owner Reported MPG:

EPA MPG: 25 mpg

Owner Reported MPG:

RECALL ALERT: There are 5 recalls on this vehicle. Learn More.

There are 5 recalls on this vehicle. Learn More.

RECALL ALERT: There are 5 recalls on this vehicle. Learn More.

There are 5 recalls on this vehicle. Learn More.

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Forenza is fairly well equipped and may be tempting if you’re looking for a ride at a low price. However, it doesn't compare well with most competitors in this class. Fuel economy of 24 mpg overall with the automatic transmission is low and performance is so-so. The Forenza also falls short in ride, braking, emergency handling, and noise suppression. It is difficult to find one with the optional ABS and the Forenza received a Poor rating in the IIHS side-crash test.

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IIHS Front Moderate Overlap

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Crash Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap

Acceptable

IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver

IIHS Side Crash

NHTSA Overall Crash

NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash

NHTSA Overall Side-Crash

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Crash Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap

Acceptable

IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver

IIHS Side Crash

NHTSA Overall Crash

NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash

NHTSA Overall Side-Crash

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Features & Specs

sedan

2 front, 3 rear

Front

2-liter 4 (126 hp)

5-speed manual
4-speed automatic

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