Cost Conscious

MSRP: $14,399
As tested: $14,899

The 2004 Suzuki Forenza is a 4-door, 5-passenger family sedan, available in 3 trims, ranging from the S to the EX. The 2004 Suzuki Forenza's competitors include the Ford Focus, the Mitsubishi Lancer, and the Volkswagen Golf. Upon introduction, both trims are equipped with a standard 2.0-liter, I4, 119-horsepower engine that achieves 22-mpg in the city and 30-mpg on the highway. A 5-speed manual transmission with overdrive is standard on the S, and a 4-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is optional. A 4-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is standard on the EX. The 2004 Suzuki Forenza is all-new for 2004.