For the last year of the Verona's three-year lifespan, Suzuki made antilock brakes standard on all trims and consolidated the three trim lines into two: base and Luxury. Suzuki had tried to market the Verona as the inexpensive alternative to the Camry and Accord in the mainstream midsize family sedan market.
Suzuki added a long list of standard equipment, topping it all off with a 2.5-liter inline six-cylinder engine that produced an underwhelming 155 hp. Losing to its four-cylinder competitors with a poor 10.7 seconds in the 0-60 dash, the Verona compounded the negative reviews with equally unimpressive gas mileage. EPA estimates of 20/28 mpg city/highway average out to 24 mpg, while Accords, Camrys, and Malibus were rated at a 29-mpg average. One reviewer could manage only 22 mpg.
Handling did not improve in 2006, with one review rating it as the "least enjoyable" aspect of the Verona. The engine didn't have enough power for adequate acceleration bursts, and the overly soft suspension found itself quickly overwhelmed in tight turns and on uneven pavement. Crash-test scores remained mediocre.
While the interior is nicely laid out and has some good quality materials, it also has some cheap and glossy plastics. The seats are comfortable, and the dashboard well laid out. Some reviewers, however, found the seat-cover material unappealing â?? referring to it as "mouse fur."
Overall, Suzuki had the right idea, but it was Hyundai and its Sonata that made it work.
. Front driver side rim is getting severely hot iit gets so hot it smokes if it’s run to long. I have change brake caliber, rotor, brake line and new brakes on it and it is steel getting hot. Oh I have also Bleed the brakes twice. If anybody has any suggestions they are welcome. I have run out of options.
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags
Audio System
Single disc in-Dash CD · AM/FM radio
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Center console trim: simulated wood · Dash trim: simulated wood · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Center console: front console with storage · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: door pockets
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: manual · Manual adjustments: 8
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: heated
Rear Seats
Type: bench
Seatbelts
Rear center seatbelt: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat manual adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: cloth
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside
Suspension
Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheels: steel
Wheels
Wheel covers: full
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags
Audio System
Single disc in-Dash CD · AM/FM radio
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Center console trim: simulated wood · Dash trim: simulated wood · Door trim: leather · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Center console: front console with storage · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Multi-function remote: trunk release · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: door pockets
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: manual
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: heated
Rear Seats
Type: bench
Roof
Moonroof: power glass
Seatbelts
Rear center seatbelt: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat manual adjustments: reclining · Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: leather
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside
Suspension
Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link
Tires
Type: all season
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent