2005 Suzuki Forenza Wagon New Car Buyer's Guide

What's New for the 2005 Suzuki Forenza?
A new Forenza wagon bows this year, carrying the same impressive list of standard features as its sedan sibling, but with greater cargo carrying capacity. Both the sedan and wagon receive a weight-sensing front passenger airbag and standard side-impact airbags this year.

Advantages of the 2005 Suzuki Forenza:

• Seven-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty
• Well-equipped for the price
• Comfortable front seats
• Large cargo area
• Nice ride quality
• Standard side-impact airbags

Objections to the 2005 Suzuki Forenza:

• Engine is noisy and could use more power
• Automatic door locks
• Rear seat leg room is tight, even by compact standards
• Rated at just 22 mpg in the city with the automatic

Editor's Advice:
Buyers looking for basic, stylish, functional transportation that offers plenty of content at a low price will find the 2005 Suzuki Forenza sedan or wagon quite appealing. With an outstanding powertrain warranty, comfortable front seats, quality interior materials, and an uncommon level of standard features for the price (especially on the EX models), the Suzuki Forenza makes a great commuter car or wagon. However, they're not much fun to drive, the noisy engine could use more power, and the rear seats are lacking in terms of legroom. Plus, fuel economy is rated at a measly 22 mpg with the automatic, and that's when driving with the EPA's light foot. The 2005 Suzuki Forenza might not threaten stalwarts in the class such as the Honda Civic and Toyota Corolla, but it stacks up nicely compared to older entries like the Ford Focus and Mitsubishi Lancer.