Your basic economy subcompact sedan, the 2005 Suzuki Forenza S still comes with a lot of unexpected features for a budget car.  A 2.0-liter, 126-hp I4 with 131 lb-ft of torque powers the front-wheel drive sedan, matched to either a standard 5-speed manual or optional 4-speed automatic.  Equipped with a fully independent suspension and 15-inch steel wheels, the 2005 Forenza S gets new front-side airbags to go along with the dual front ones.  Other safety features include daytime running lights.  ABS brakes are optional.

Full power features, including power mirrors are standard, along with wheel-mounted audio controls for the CD/cassette combo player, air conditioning, intermittent wipers, heated mirrors, a tilt steering wheel, tachometer, and front and overhead storage consoles.  There are no options for the 2005 Forenza S aside from the ABS brakes.  Trunk space in the sedan is just over 12 cubic feet.  Drivers are impressed with the standard features in a base model and like the reliability (though there have been reports of a persistent check engine light) and value of the 2005 Forenza S, but they are disappointed with the 22/30 fuel economy and some engine noise.