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Suzuki Liana Sedan I (facelift 2004) 1.6i (107 Hp) 4WD
Overall Rating
Suzuki Liana:
The Suzuki Aerio is a subcompact car that was built by Suzuki. It was introduced in 2001 as a replacement for the Suzuki Esteem/Baleno, with a tall 5-door SX model hatchback and a 4-door sedan body. It featured two different 16-valve gasoline inline-four engines, with 1. 5-litre and 1. 8-litre, this one capable of 125 PS JIS. Production was discontinued in 2007 around the world and replaced by the Suzuki SX4, except in Pakistan and China where production was continued by Changhe-Suzuki until 2019....(Read more on Wikipedia)
Sedan I (facelift 2004) Overview:
Suzuki Liana (Sedan I (facelift 2004)). With 144 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~9 l/100km). Weighing only 1230 kg, it’s quite light. All‑wheel drive provides excellent grip, ideal for off‑road use. The top speed reaches 165 km/h. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
1.6i (107 Hp) 4WD Verdict:
Performance Verdict
The manual transmission allows for better control over the 107 hp engine, providing a more engaging drive, especially when utilizing the 4WD system.
Fuel Economy
A combined 7.4 l/100 km is reasonable for a 4WD vehicle of its size, offering a good balance of traction and efficiency.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Reliable M16A engine
- • Practical and spacious interior
- • Affordable purchase and running costs
- • Available 4WD for enhanced traction
- • Simple, straightforward mechanics
Cons:
- • Uninspired exterior design
- • Modest performance, especially with automatic/4WD
- • Dated interior aesthetics
- • Average fuel economy for 4WD variants
- • Limited safety features compared to modern cars
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(Wagon I: 2003 - 2004).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Suzuki |
| Model: | Liana |
| Generation: | Sedan I (facelift 2004) |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.6i (107 Hp) 4WD |
| Start of production: | 2004 |
| End of production: | 2007 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 107 Hp @ 5500 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 67.5 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 144 Nm @ 4000 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | M16A [Same engine] More details about the engine M16A |
| Engine displacement: | 1586 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4.1 l |
| Coolant: | 6.9 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 78 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 83 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 9.7:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 9 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 6.5 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 7.4 l/100 km |
| Emission standard: | Euro 4 |
| Maximum speed: | 165 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 11.5 kg/Hp, 87 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 8.5 kg/Nm, 117.1 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1230 |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4350 mm mm [70mm more] |
| Width: | 1690 mm mm [30mm less] |
| Height: | 1454 mm mm [96mm less] |
| Wheelbase: | 2480 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drive wheel | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| Number of gears | 5 |
| Transmission type | Manual |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
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