2005 Suzuki Reno Review
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
Summary
What Edmunds.com says
Comfortable, well equipped and solidly built, the Reno represents a good value and provides a more youthful alternative to the Forenza wagon.
Pros
Lots of standard features for the price, comfortable cabin with unexpected conveniences, solid construction, predictable handling.
Cons
Unrefined powertrain, subpar fuel economy, similarly priced Aerio makes more power.
What's New for 2005
The Reno is an all-new car for 2005. Based on the Forenza, the Reno uses the same engine, transmission and underpinnings but adds a little attitude with a sleeker five-door hatchback body and a flashier interior design.
Consumer Ratings & Reviews
Deceptive Warranty
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 3 | Fun-to-Drive: | 5 | Build Quality: | 3 |
| Comfort: | 3 | Interior Design: | 5 | Reliability: | 1 |
| Fuel Economy: | 4 | Exterior Design: | 4 | ||
Vehicle
2005 Suzuki Reno S 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
Review
I purchased this vehicle in hopes of getting an inexpensive dependable commuter car.When driving home one evening the car quit on the interstate.The car was under warranty so I wasnt worried.I sat in the dealership the entire next day? After a couple of weeks the dealership called and said the serpentine belt broke and caused the timing belt to jump time, ruining the engine.The icing on the cake is that Suzuki refused to cover it under warranty because the serpentine belt is not covered and according to Suzuki it caused the engine to blow up.I disputed called protested, it didnt matter, that warranty is a teaser, they never expect to honor it.The dealership wanted $7800.00 for a new engine
Favorite Features
Standard Features
Suggested Improvements
Honor warranty, better gas mileage
Fun to drive
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 9 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2005 Suzuki Reno S 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
Review
Manual version is very fun to drive as long as you don't mind driving the stick. The car is looking great from behind; very sexy. It has great lines and it feels sleek and "in style" even after 4 years. I recommended it mostly for in-town commute. I drove it from Atlanta, through DC and NY, when I moved up to Chicago. I drive it in Chicago and it fits perfectly here; easy to park, easy to move around on short distances. I don't understand why only 7.2 in Editor's review.
Favorite Features
Sleek feeling when driving the manual version. Great design. Excellent audio system. Reliable so far, no problems whatsoever.
Suggested Improvements
A bit more power; I subscribed to bumping the engine at least to 150 hp with a well-adjusted automatic transmission.
Better than it gets credit for
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 5 | Fun-to-Drive: | 7 | Build Quality: | 8 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 6 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
2005 Suzuki Reno S 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
Review
Bought this car brand new in Feb. 2005 - now has 105K miles and I've never paid for anything other than routine maintenance (although, routine maintenance is a bit expensive on this one, especially hard-to-find tires!) Best features of this car are handling, and interior roominess for its size (I am VERY tall, and this car is more comfortable to drive than some full-size sedans!) Engine performance is adequate at best, but despite this, the gas mileage is subpar for a car this size. (Mileage IS a lot better on the highway, where I do most of my driving)
Favorite Features
Reliable, very roomy, looks cooler than anything else in its class IMO. Hatchback is nice.
Suggested Improvements
A comparable combination of performance and fuel economy to, well, any major automaker.
Suzuki Reno '05 Problems!
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 4 | Fun-to-Drive: | 8 | Build Quality: | 5 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 5 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
Vehicle
2005 Suzuki Reno LX 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
Review
Bought car in 08/2006. Right after purchase the serpentine belt needed replaced. After one month (9/06) the steering joint had to be replaced, I also had an oil leak and the valve cover gasket needed replaced. 11/06 I had to have the power steering system flushed and the fuel emission serviced. 1/07 The following needed replaced: Front strut upper mountings, bearings, and sway bar links. Luckily most of these repairs were covered under the bumper-to-bumper warranty. I had a brake from repairs until 5/08, the power steering sensor had to be replaced along with the drivers seat assembly. I've had some starting and idling issues and now I have a really hard time starting it. No power.
Favorite Features
Style and it's roomy. Stereo and cruise control on the wheel. On the drivers side there's a case for sunglasses.
Suggested Improvements
In between the front seats the cubby hole lid could be sturdier. The lach on mine broke in a few months. The mechanical stuff and parts could be better quality.
Scooter car
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 8 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 7 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
Vehicle
2005 Suzuki Reno LX 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
Review
A practical car, not a head turner, I bought it for just that practical with decent gas mileage. At 79,000 miles there has been no problems, the 5 speed is great and the sound system for the quality of the car is awesome. I don't like the windows, when they are down they vibrate something fierce. Outside of that great little car, and of course I put the spoiler on, lights inside and options that were available. I would buy another one.
Favorite Features
it is a pleasure to drive.
Suggested Improvements
Better gas mileage
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