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Suzuki Forenza Wagon 2.0 (127 Hp)
Overall Rating
Suzuki Forenza:
The Daewoo Lacetti is a compact car manufactured and marketed globally by GM Korea since 2002. The first-generation Lacetti was available as a four-door sedan and five-door station wagon, styled by Pininfarina—and five-door hatchback styled by Giorgetto Giugiaro. The sedan and wagon were marketed as the Daewoo Nubira in some European markets and as the Suzuki Forenza in North America. The hatchback, was introduced in 2004 and marketed as Daewoo Lacetti5 in South Korea, Suzuki Reno in the United States. After the 2004 model year, it was marketed as Chevrolet Nubira and Lacetti in Europe, as the Chevrolet Optra in Canada, Latin America, Africa, Middle East, India, Pakistan, Japan and Southeast Asia, and as the Holden Viva in Australia and New Zealand....(Read more on Wikipedia)
Wagon Overview:
Suzuki Forenza (Wagon). Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. A car with an extended rear cargo area, combining passenger comfort with increased storage. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
Based on the rebadged Daewoo Lacetti, the Forenza Wagon received an average 3-star Euro NCAP rating for adult occupant protection, indicating room for improvement in crash safety standards.
2.0 (127 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
The 2.0-liter engine provides adequate power for daily driving and city commutes, though it lacks the refinement and spirited acceleration found in some competitors.
Fuel Economy
Fuel economy is average for its class, not particularly outstanding but acceptable for a compact wagon of its era.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Affordable purchase price
- • Practical wagon body style with good cargo space
- • Simple and straightforward mechanics
- • Decent standard features for its price point
Cons:
- • Uninspired performance and handling
- • Dated interior design and materials
- • Average fuel economy
- • Rebadged platform (Daewoo Lacetti) may raise reliability concerns for some
- • Limited feature set compared to more modern rivals
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(Forenza: 2003 - 2006).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Suzuki |
| Model: | Forenza |
| Generation: | Wagon |
| Modification (Engine): | 2.0 (127 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 2006 |
| End of production: | 2008 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Station wagon (estate) |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 127 Hp |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4 l |
| Coolant: | 7.4 l |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 5 |
| Transmission type | Manual |
| Front brakes | Disc |
| Rear brakes | Disc |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
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