2004 Suzuki Forenza Review

Name: 2004 Suzuki Forenza Review
Brand: Suzuki
Price: 819 USD
Rating: 4.7 (105 reviews)

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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, can't get side airbags.

What’s new

The Forenza is an all-new compact economy sedan from Suzuki.

Edmunds says

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

Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2004 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 $5.35 per gallon for regular unleaded in California.}

Monthly estimates based on costs in California

$289/mo

$246/mo

Avg. Compact Car

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Consumer reviews

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4.7

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Easy to find any parts!!

JB, 10/06/2015

2004 Suzuki Forenza LX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)

I have researched, and you can buy almost all parts for this car at rockauto.com. you don't have to use a dealer. Thanks

headaches!

HEADACHE, 07/16/2010

2004 Suzuki Forenza S 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)

I was so excited when i first bought this car. it was my first brand new car and i was excited that i got such a great price...unfortunately all that changed 2 years into owning it. the check engine light had been an on going problem since the beginning. multiple small problems arose in between then and now. the pickup in the car when accelerating is very slow. as for the last 2months. …

Bad Company

cliffmc, 02/08/2011

2004 Suzuki Forenza S 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)

We bought 2 Suzuki Forenza's from Dealership in New Smyrna Beach, FL. the first brand new and the second used. The A/C climate controls broke on both, only 43,000 miles on the second one! Right after warrantys were over of course! A $300.00 part! Had to pay the Dealership $90.00 to look at it and say "yep its broke" so they could send a report to the Manufacture in the hopes of fixing …

Great Car

Jim Dolbare, 02/21/2007

2004 Suzuki Forenza EX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)

I bought this car because it looks good and the warranty is great, and when we test drove it we like the how it drove. After 43,000 miles, we can say it has been very dependable and caused us no problems. This one is going to our daughter next year for school and we will likely buy another for the wife.

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2004 Forenza Highlights

Trim:

Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee	$13,199
Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	22 MPG
Cost to Drive	$289/month
Seating	5 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	12.4 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
Driver3 / 5
Passenger3 / 5
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
Not Tested
Side Impact Test – Updated
Not Tested
Roof Strength Test
Not Tested
Rear Crash Protection / Head Restraint
Poor

2004 Suzuki Forenza Review

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Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2004 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 $5.35 per gallon for regular unleaded in California.}

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Edmunds says

Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2004 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 $5.35 per gallon for regular unleaded in California.

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Easy to find any parts!!

headaches!

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2004 Forenza Highlights

Safety

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Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2004 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 $5.35 per gallon for regular unleaded in California.}