Author Topic: CD Article: 2003-2006 Suzuki Aerio (Read 7115 times)

Autos_Editor · « **on:** October 19, 2006, 07:44:37 am »

Used vehicle review:

With its tall roof and relatively short overall length, the Aerio's looks were polarizing, says Chris Chase, "but at least the Aerio had a strong motor going for it," a 145-hp 2.0-litre four-cylinder that was enlarged to a 155-hp 2.3 litre in 2004. Offered in sedan and hatchback (Fastback) bodystyles, the Aerio was also available with AWD. Reliability history is tough to gauge, he says, "owing to Suzuki's relatively low sales volumes." More...

UDB · « **Reply #1 on:** October 19, 2006, 08:29:20 am »

I think the first years of the Aerio with the ugly Stars War dashboard kill his success. The redesign in 2005 was much better putting back analog speedo. Also the 'Japaneese' body style in not for everyone. The new SX-4 will definitely have a better success.

Arthur Dent · « **Reply #2 on:** October 19, 2006, 12:31:27 pm »

AWD at a low price would be the big draw I think for some. Personally awd in the small car isn't a big feature to me - fwd is just fine for econo-box needs. Funky looks aside I think future parts avaliability would be a huge factor to not buy one.

sirAQUAMAN64 · « **Reply #3 on:** October 19, 2006, 12:37:27 pm »

I had pretty much discounted the Aerio till I actually sat in one and saw for myself how sturdy and well put together it felt. I was impressed. For the right price I'd consider one (Fastback SX FWD or AWD please).

Arthur Dent · « **Reply #4 on:** October 19, 2006, 12:41:27 pm »

Suzuki makes good cars but they sell too few here to make the long term out look good. I know a couple people with 3 cylinder turbo Fireflys and they have a terrible time getting parts - gaskets and such don't exist anymore. They need to modify pistons for other cars to fit, etc.

Personally I'd love a Suzuki Capacinno

Bullet Blue · « **Reply #5 on:** October 19, 2006, 12:47:36 pm »

Speaking of, I saw one of those a couple weeks ago. Had New York plates on it. Red like this one:

The Mighty Duck · « **Reply #6 on:** October 19, 2006, 03:05:49 pm »

I would definately take a look at an Aerio with the AWD... I'm guessing it's a slip system, not full time, though?

kf095 · « **Reply #7 on:** October 19, 2006, 10:40:32 pm »

Not really good review in general. Sorry.

Just google it
http://www.aeriostyle.com/forum/

Aerio has the biggest head room for any class including heavy duty trucks.
I really doubt Hyundai is something reliable. This car close to 4dr Accept, not Elantra. All Hunday Accept owners I personally know have major problem with engines. Also for resale value Hunday is close to "just put it on recycle".
On the highway this car is more capable to keep high speed compare to the Civic and Corolla.
Fuel economy sucks due to this performance.

The Mighty Duck · « **Reply #8 on:** October 19, 2006, 10:46:11 pm »

Most quality reports of post-2000 Hyundai products give it a pretty good reliability and satisfaction rating, actually... it's the pre-2000 models that are worrisome.

amorak · « **Reply #9 on:** October 19, 2006, 11:12:09 pm »

Quote from: kf095 on October 19, 2006, 10:40:32 pm

Not really good review in general. Sorry.

Just google it
http://www.aeriostyle.com/forum/

Aerio has the biggest head room for any class including heavy duty trucks.
I really doubt Hyundai is something reliable. This car close to 4dr Accept, not Elantra. All Hunday Accept owners I personally know have major problem with engines. Also for resale value Hunday is close to "just put it on recycle".
On the highway this car is more capable to keep high speed compare to the Civic and Corolla.
Fuel economy sucks due to this performance.

Why herro kitty !

chrischasescars · « **Reply #10 on:** October 19, 2006, 11:14:30 pm »

Quote from: kf095 on October 19, 2006, 10:40:32 pm

Not really good review in general. Sorry.

Just google it
http://www.aeriostyle.com/forum/

Aerio has the biggest head room for any class including heavy duty trucks.
I really doubt Hyundai is something reliable. This car close to 4dr Accept, not Elantra. All Hunday Accept owners I personally know have major problem with engines. Also for resale value Hunday is close to "just put it on recycle".
On the highway this car is more capable to keep high speed compare to the Civic and Corolla.
Fuel economy sucks due to this performance.

Thanks for the tip, but I DO use Google when I search for forums. I missed that one. It happens. I'm human. Thank you, however, for pointing out AerioStyle. It looks like a good site, and I've added it to the Online Resources section of the review.

As for the rest, uh, thanks for playing.

chrischasescars · « **Reply #11 on:** October 19, 2006, 11:15:06 pm »

Quote from: amorak on October 19, 2006, 11:12:09 pm

Quote from: kf095 on October 19, 2006, 10:40:32 pm
Not really good review in general. Sorry.

Just google it
http://www.aeriostyle.com/forum/

Aerio has the biggest head room for any class including heavy duty trucks.
I really doubt Hyundai is something reliable. This car close to 4dr Accept, not Elantra. All Hunday Accept owners I personally know have major problem with engines. Also for resale value Hunday is close to "just put it on recycle".
On the highway this car is more capable to keep high speed compare to the Civic and Corolla.
Fuel economy sucks due to this performance.

Why herro kitty !

It's not... is it?

kf095 · « **Reply #12 on:** October 19, 2006, 11:35:51 pm »

Made in Japan will be always made in Japan.
Made in S. Korea is still made in S. Korea.

Aerio exterior design is questionable but highly functional.
Elantra is nothing to say about. Shape as regular as a bath soap.

amorak · « **Reply #13 on:** October 20, 2006, 12:06:43 am »

Quote from: kf095 on October 19, 2006, 11:35:51 pm

Made in Japan will be always made in Japan.
Made in S. Korea is still made in S. Korea.

Aerio exterior design is questionable but highly functional.
Elantra is nothing to say about. Shape as regular as a bath soap.

Why herro kitty! Me love u long time!

AVToller · « **Reply #14 on:** October 20, 2006, 01:23:25 am »

Quote from: kf095 on October 19, 2006, 11:35:51 pm

Made in Japan will be always made in Japan.
Made in S. Korea is still made in S. Korea.

Aerio exterior design is questionable but highly functional.
Elantra is nothing to say about. Shape as regular as a bath soap.

You are trying to be funny, aren't you??

kf095 · « **Reply #15 on:** October 20, 2006, 02:10:48 pm »

Sure I’m.
Suzuki Aerio vs Hyundai Elantra is absolutely incorrect.
Aerio main body style is (station) WAGON. Sedan is not very common option. Aerio fastback (wagon) very common option is AWD. Elantra is almost sedan. Aerio Fastback and Huyndai Elantra are at very different auto market’s zones.
Aerio must be comparable with Subaru Impresa. Same size, same body style, same AWD transmission.
If you need cheap and dirty and reliable small FWD go for older Civic or Corolla which holds its resale value at very best.

chrischasescars · « **Reply #16 on:** October 20, 2006, 02:20:18 pm »

Quote from: kf095 on October 20, 2006, 02:10:48 pm

Sure I’m.
Suzuki Aerio vs Hyundai Elantra is absolutely incorrect.
Aerio main body style is (station) WAGON. Sedan is not very common option. Aerio fastback (wagon) very common option is AWD. Elantra is almost sedan. Aerio Fastback and Huyndai Elantra are at very different auto market’s zones.
Aerio must be comparable with Subaru Impresa. Same size, same body style, same AWD transmission.
If you need cheap and dirty and reliable small FWD go for older Civic or Corolla which holds its resale value at very best.

Take a look at PRICES. In no universe can you find an Impreza - new OR used - for the same price as an Aerio with the same features. An Elantra, on the other hand, can be found at a similar price point. And the $2,000-$3,000 difference between used Imprezas and Aerios can become much larger when you consider that Imprezas are much more desirable than Aerios in the real world. Subaru is known for being good at a lot of things, while Suzuki is known for being the black sheep of the Japanese auto industry.

The Mighty Duck · « **Reply #17 on:** October 20, 2006, 02:26:29 pm »

Exactly. Only the AWD Aerio competes with the Impreza, and even then the Impreza is a bigger and more expensive car. The Aerio competes with Civic, Corolla, et al., with the bonus of having available AWD. This is not to say people will not cross shop the Aerio and Impreza, but when they are doing so, it is because their primary need is AWD.

There is nothing to say a Korean car cannot be as reliable as a Japanesse one. Indeed, if Hyundai's recent quality reports are an indication, they certainly can be very well built!

AVToller · « **Reply #18 on:** October 20, 2006, 03:29:26 pm »

Quote from: kf095 on October 20, 2006, 02:10:48 pm

Sure I’m.
Suzuki Aerio vs Hyundai Elantra is absolutely incorrect.
Aerio main body style is (station) WAGON. Sedan is not very common option. Aerio fastback (wagon) very common option is AWD. Elantra is almost sedan. Aerio Fastback and Huyndai Elantra are at very different auto market’s zones.
Aerio must be comparable with Subaru Impresa. Same size, same body style, same AWD transmission.
If you need cheap and dirty and reliable small FWD go for older Civic or Corolla which holds its resale value at very best.

OK, you've confirmed that you know nothing about the subject. The Aerio does NOT have "the same AWD transmission" as the ImpreZa, and in no way is in the same class as the Impreza. I drove the Aerio Fastback last summer, and in performance it was close to the Matrix AWD. The Impreza would leave both FAR behind both in acceleration and handling. The Impreza is significantly larger than the Aerio as well.

Scaerio · « **Reply #19 on:** October 22, 2006, 01:45:29 pm »

Quote from: stickshift on October 20, 2006, 02:20:18 pm

Suzuki is known for being the black sheep of the Japanese auto industry.

Actually, when the sales of the "kei" microcars are included, Suzuki is Japan's number one auto seller. By no means a black sheep. The JDM Swift was named car of the year in a number of markets. Suzuki may be an underdog in North America, but it is certainly successful elsewhere.