2005 Suzuki Forenza Review

Name: 2005 Suzuki Forenza Review
Brand: Suzuki
Price: 1168 USD
Rating: 4.1 (110 reviews)

2004 Suzuki Forenza LX Front Grille and Badging

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Suzuki Forenza types

Wagon
Sedan

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Pros

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

Cons

Subpar fuel economy, similarly priced Aerio makes more power.

What’s new

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

Edmunds says

Comfortable, well equipped and solidly built, the Forenza represents a good value for small car buyers on a budget.

Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2005 Suzuki Forenza S 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.50 per gallon for regular unleaded in Ohio.}

Monthly estimates based on costs in Ohio

$189/mo

$179/mo

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Consumer reviews

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4 (26%)

3 (18%)

2 (8%)

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4.1

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CUTE DONT GET YOU DOWN THE ROAD!!

AmberD, 04/29/2016

2005 Suzuki Forenza LX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)

I highly do not reccommend this car to anyone! I bought this car at 73,000 miles, 4 days after purchasing from the dealership, master cylinder went out, I also had to replace to clutch as well. Bought the car for 5,000!! To top the cake, now Ive owned the car for 2 years and already put in $3,200 in repairs and still counting!! Timing belt and water pump twice now, valve cover gasget …

Competent, but uninspiring

aposak, 02/13/2012

2005 Suzuki Forenza S 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 4A)

For basic transportation and cargo hauling, this car is great! It has been rock-solid reliable at 135k miles. Anything over basic transportation, though, and you should look elsewhere. Although a lot of nice features and afterthoughts are included, Suzuki overlooked many of the basics. The lower dash and doors are soft plastic, which scratch and mar easily. The seats aren't particularly …

Lasted 260K miles.

JofNoho, 01/07/2010

2005 Suzuki Forenza LX 4dr Wagon w/ABS (2.0L 4cyl 5M)

I averaged 50K miles a year since I bought this car brand new. No problems until I had to replace the lifters at 110K, not bad. Suzuki recommends timing belt replacement at 60K but I pushed it to 100K and then 200K. It ran great to 260K, it proved to be extremely reliable. There were a few electrical problems, the passenger's air bag light came on pretty early on and the headlight …

I love this car

Heather, 04/14/2008

2005 Suzuki Forenza EX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)

I love this car. I bought it new in 2005, I saw it on the delivery truck and told the salesman that was the one I wanted. Most people say that was a gamble but I know how great Suzuki's are. I also had a Suzuki Swift that has over 200,000 miles on it and has only had to have oil changes brake pads and such. I tell everyone buy Suzuki.

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2005 Forenza Highlights

Type:

Wagon

Trim:

Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee	$13,949
Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	21 MPG
Cost to Drive	$198/month
Seating	5 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	24.4 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	front wheel drive
Warranty	3 years / 36,000 miles

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Safety

Key safety features on the Forenza include:

Alarm

NHTSA Overall Rating

The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
OverallNot Rated
Driver4 / 5
Passenger4 / 5
Side Crash Rating
OverallNot Rated
Side Barrier Rating
OverallNot Rated
DriverNot Rated
PassengerNot Rated
Combined Side Barrier & Pole Ratings
Front SeatNot Rated
Back SeatNot Rated
Rollover
Rollover4 / 5
Dynamic Test ResultNo Tip
Risk Of RolloverNot Rated

IIHS Rating

The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.

Small Overlap Front Driver-Side Test
Not Tested
Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side Test
Not Tested
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original
Acceptable
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Updated
Not Tested
Side Impact Test – Original
Poor
Side Impact Test – Updated
Not Tested
Roof Strength Test
Not Tested
Rear Crash Protection / Head Restraint
Poor

2005 Suzuki Forenza Review

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Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2005 Suzuki Forenza S 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.50 per gallon for regular unleaded in Ohio.}

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Competent, but uninspiring

Lasted 260K miles.

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2005 Suzuki Forenza Review

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Pros

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Edmunds says

Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2005 Suzuki Forenza S 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.50 per gallon for regular unleaded in Ohio.

Most helpful consumer reviews

CUTE DONT GET YOU DOWN THE ROAD!!

Competent, but uninspiring

Lasted 260K miles.

I love this car

2005 Forenza Highlights

Safety

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Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2005 Suzuki Forenza S 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.50 per gallon for regular unleaded in Ohio.}