2005 Suzuki Aerio Sedan New Car Buyer's Guide

What's New for the 2005 Suzuki Aerio?
Suzuki's Aerio gets a facelift this year, sporting a new front bumper, grille, fog lamps, and alloy wheels. Sedans receive a new trunk spoiler; and SX wagons get freshened rear combination lamps. All Aerios benefit from a new-fangled instrument panel, a new steering wheel with redundant audio controls and a revised center console. Other additions this year include front-side airbags, automatic climate control and standard power door locks. Ice Blue and Techno Blue Metallic join the color lineup, while Cool Beige Metallic is exclusive to the Aerio sedan.

Advantages of the 2005 Suzuki Aerio:

• Seven-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty
• Available QuadGrip all-wheel-drive system
• Impressive cargo volume

Objections to the 2005 Suzuki Aerio:

• Cheap interior materials
• Striking sheetmetal

Editor's Advice:
Don't dismiss the Suzuki Aerio as an oddity; there is substance behind the somewhat quirky interior and exterior design. This tall, narrow car offers a comfortable, upright seating position and plenty of cargo volume whether you choose the sedan or the funky five-door wagon. A fully transferable seven-year/100,000-mile warranty is included in the base price, along with standard equipment like air conditioning, power windows/locks/mirrors, a tilt steering wheel, a CD player, and an outside temperature display. The 2005 Suzuki Aerio may look strange, but from a purely practical standpoint it's among the most sensible cars in its class.