Whats New for the 2005 Suzuki Reno?
Suzuki expands into the five-door, compact car segment with the 2005 Reno. Three models are offered, each powered by a 126-horsepower inline four-cylinder engine matched to a five-speed manual or four-speed automatic transmission: base S, midlevel LX and luxury EX. Prices for the Italdesign-styled Suzuki Reno begin in the mid-13s and top out at a tick over $17,000. All Suzuki Renos provide their buyers with one of the best powertrain warranties in the business – seven years or 100,000 miles, whichever comes first.Advantages of the 2005 Suzuki Reno: Seven-year/100,000-mile powertrain warrantyStandard side-impact airbagsWell-equipped for the priceLarge cargo openingObjections to the 2005 Suzuki Reno: Engine is noisy and could use more powerOnly one accessory power outletRated at just 22 mpg in the city with the manual or automaticEditor’s Advice: Gen-Y’ers looking for basic, stylish, functional transportation that offers plenty of content and cargo carrying capacity (at a low price) will