2008 Suzuki Forenza Consumer Reviews
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(11 Total Reviews)
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Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 4 | Build Quality: | 7 |
| Comfort: | 5 | Interior Design: | 3 | Reliability: | 7 |
| Fuel Economy: | 5 | Exterior Design: | 6 | ||
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2008 Suzuki Forenza 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
Review
I had a black metallic Forenza until someone ran a red light hitting me on the passenger side of my car causing me to become airborne and going under the wheel of an F 250. All that and I walked away without any injuries. Plus the driver airbag did not deploy and i am still having questions about that. After all that I am still going to buy another Suzuki because my Forenza never put me down.
Favorite Features
The only thing I really liked about my Forenza was the performance. It was slow to respond but when it did you were out of sight.
Suggested Improvements
Make cruise control standard. Come on Suzuki it's 2008.
Yuck
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 4 | Fun-to-Drive: | 2 | Build Quality: | 8 |
| Comfort: | 4 | Interior Design: | 5 | Reliability: | 5 |
| Fuel Economy: | 7 | Exterior Design: | 7 | ||
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2008 Suzuki Forenza 4dr Wagon w/Popular Package (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
Review
The acceleration on this is terrible. The seats feel like you're sitting on a rock. The gas mileage is OK and that's being nice. I guess I just expected more out of this car considering I'm paying $455 a month for it and there's no cruise control. Even my 1993 Chevy S10 had cruise control.
Favorite Features
Honestly, nothing
Suggested Improvements
Comfy seats, cruise control standard. I'd say just completely redesign everything
2 out 3 people found this review helpful
My Forenza
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 8 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 7 |
| Fuel Economy: | 10 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
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2008 Suzuki Forenza 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
Review
This car is economical with gas. It gets you to where you want to go in a relaxed way. I love it so much.
Favorite Features
MP3. Spacious space. Spacious compartment.
Suggested Improvements
Quietness on rough roads
2 out 3 people found this review helpful
See for yourself
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2008 Suzuki Forenza 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
Review
I really can't say anything bad. One of the sharpest cars you can buy for the money. This car comes with great base model features and is much more solid than econo-cars before it. You don't buy these cars for sheer performance and gas prices should make the driver focus on doing his part, not just the car. With the money you save invest in a $99 mod-chip for even better mpg & hp. The mpg lives up to it's window-sticker quote which is more than a lot of cars can say!
Favorite Features
Style. Lumbar support. MP3 input. Price. Size. And the brights are fantastic!
Suggested Improvements
Cruise control should be standard.
2 out 3 people found this review helpful
Fantasy Black Metallic
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 8 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 9 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2008 Suzuki Forenza 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
Review
I have just the basic model of the Forenza, but if you would just look at it you would not be able to tell. My car has chrome wheels on it and the rear spoiler. If you have a Forenza add the spoiler it will make your car look even better. I love my Forenza(Lucy), but having a car like mine you will get a lot of people who are hate on it. My car handles very well in heavy rain (change out the wipers and get the new air dynamic ones they work way better than the ones that come on the car). Why go get a basic Toyota or Honda with crank down windows when you can get a Forenza for about the same price and get all power stuff.
Favorite Features
Everything on my car.
Suggested Improvements
The only two things i would suggest is make cruise control standard and improve the gas mileage.
2 out 2 people found this review helpful
Good for the price?
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 6 | Fun-to-Drive: | 6 | Build Quality: | 8 |
| Comfort: | 7 | Interior Design: | 6 | Reliability: | 8 |
| Fuel Economy: | 2 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
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2008 Suzuki Forenza 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
Review
I thought this car would be good on gas and boy was I wrong! The dealership said it would get better the more I drive it, but who wants to drive more than they have to with the price of gas as it is. I get about 325 to 360 miles per tankful, which averages about 25 to 28 mpg. I have the standard and when it is in 5th gear it sounds like it is going to take off. I think there should be an overdrive or sixth gear.
Favorite Features
The car is comfortable and fun to drive.
Suggested Improvements
Either produce with a 6th gear or overdrive to improve gas mileage. Improve gas mileage!
1 out 1 people found this review helpful
Ok Vehicle, would rather have different
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 3 | Fun-to-Drive: | 3 | Build Quality: | 3 |
| Comfort: | 3 | Interior Design: | 3 | Reliability: | 4 |
| Fuel Economy: | 3 | Exterior Design: | 3 | ||
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2008 Suzuki Forenza 4dr Sedan w/Convenience Package (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
Review
This car has been dependable since I got it, of course it only had 6 miles and was new. I don't like the slow acceleration, and rough handling on bumps. I think the car gets good speed once it is pushed and broken in. The gas does not justice, I had way better usage in my V6 Pontiac Grand Prix then this little 4 cylinder. I wish I would of taken better looks into it and not have let the warranty win me over cause now I want another car so bad and I don't want this car.
Favorite Features
I do like the steering wheel controls and the new grill style - but that is all, the rest feels like a cheap little normal car.
Suggested Improvements
Many improvements - I would rather just have another car but I just bought this one!? Hopefully everyone else likes it better then I do.
2 out 5 people found this review helpful
I like it
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 7 | Fun-to-Drive: | 8 | Build Quality: | 7 |
| Comfort: | 7 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 7 |
| Fuel Economy: | 7 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
Vehicle
2008 Suzuki Forenza 4dr Sedan w/Convenience Package (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
Review
This is my second Suzuki car. I liked my '01 Esteem so much, I thought I'd try another Suzuki. So far I have been very satisfied. I am a large person, and this is the first car I have owned where I could not slide the seat all the way back; it was too far from the wheel to be comfortable! It has all the extras I was looking for, has enough 'get-up-and-go' for my style of driving, and the controls are laid out nicely. I do think I will spend a few bucks and get some nicer wheels; the steel wheels w/hubcaps have got to go.
Favorite Features
The whole package seems nice to me. I can't think of any one thing I could call a favorite.
Suggested Improvements
It is irritating to have to see the 'deactivated passenger side airbag' warning any time you are driving without someone in that seat. For those of us with no children, there should be a way to turn that warning off.
2 out 2 people found this review helpful
Better value than Corolla or Civic
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 9 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
2008 Suzuki Forenza 4dr Sedan w/Convenience Package (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
Review
The Forenza is the best value on the street. I have had two Civics and one Corolla and the Forenza tops them all. For what you pay for the Forenza you couldn't get a bone stock Civic. The Forenza comes with all power windows, a really good stereo, and a world class a/c. Suzuki has come along way from jet skis and motorcycles. With America's best warranty 7years/100,000, why wouldn't you go with the Forenza?
Favorite Features
All the stereo controls are right at your finger tips. Air bags on driver and pasenger come with front and side. Seats four adults easy. Very big trunk.
Suggested Improvements
The only thing I can think of is a multi-disc cd changer.
3 out 3 people found this review helpful
What a Big Surprise in such a little Car
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 7 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
2008 Suzuki Forenza 4dr Sedan w/Convenience Package (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
Review
The car performs well, and is quite comfortable - even for my 6'1", 250 lb son behind the wheel. His girlfriend is 5'9", neither of them could fit well in my Sebring. Acceleration is impressive for such a small car, and with the italian styling, I've had people ask me what type of car I'm driving. With a 100k 7 year warranty, I know I can drive this car for years without a worry. It's definitely worth consideration.
Favorite Features
MP3 jack. Controls in arms reach. Gas tank cover only opens via auto release. Large trunk.
Suggested Improvements
Stronger horn, longer driver arm rest (right side). Relocate the steering audio controls - I always hit the power off button by mistake.
13 out 14 people found this review helpful
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