2008 Suzuki Reno Reviews, Pricing & Specs

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A name can carry a lot of weight, conjuring up a whole host of associated images. Case in point: the 2008 Suzuki Reno. Just as the city of Reno is the poor man's Las Vegas, so is the Suzuki Reno the poor man's Mazda3 or Toyota Matrix. As Suzuki's least expensive car, this compact hatch represents great value for budget-conscious first-time buyers, but critics and owners seem to agree that its interior space and long list of standard features don't offset its sluggish performance and cheap materials. For 2008, the front-wheel-drive hatch receives two new options - Bluetooth and wheel-mounted cruise and audio controls. Otherwise, the Reno remains unchanged, perhaps in preparation for its imminent demise.

The 2008 Reno comes in Base and Convenience trims, each powered by a 127-hp, 2.0-liter inline four that gets 131 ft-lbs of torque and 20/28 mpg. A 4-speed automatic or 5-speed manual are the available transmissions. It shares its chassis and powertrain with the Forenza, but adds a more stylish profile to appeal to younger buyers looking for a deal. Base trims are well equipped with full power features, a CD player with MP3 input jack, heated mirrors, and a roof rack. The Convenience adds the wheel-mounted audio and cruise controls, leather trim, and remote entry. Dual front-side airbags are standard, along with 4-wheel disc brakes, but ABS brakes are offered only as an option. The Reno receives an acceptable rating from the IIHS and four stars from the NHTSA in crash tests.

The hatch seats four in two rows arranged stadium-style. The 60/40 split-folding rear seats expand the small 8.8-cubic-foot cargo area to 45 cubic feet. A cargo cover is standard. Other expected yet nice conveniences include four cupholders, two front power outlets, and under-seat storage compartments. Comfortable leg- and headroom, good storage capability, and Suzuki's 7-year/100,000-mile warranty are the 2008 Reno's biggest selling points. But the drawbacks, such as a noisy engine, rough ride, poor engine power, and less than impressive fuel economy, carry more weight.

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2008 Suzuki Reno Pricing

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2008 Suzuki Reno Base

Original MSRP: $13,599

Air Conditioning

Single front air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags

Audio System

Antenna Type: element · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Total Number of Speakers: 4

Brakes

Front brake diameter: 11.4 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 10.0 · Rear brakes: disc

Comfort Features

Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front

Convenience Features

Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: rear · One-touch windows: 1 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Storage: door pockets

Driver Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: manual · Manual adjustments: 8

Exterior Features

Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate

Headrests

Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3

Instrumentation

Warnings and reminders: low fuel level

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: heated driver mirror

Rear Seats

Type: bench

Seatbelts

Rear center seatbelt: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front

Seats

Driver seat manual adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: cloth

Spare Tire

Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary

Spare Wheel

Rim Type: steel

Suspension

Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): rear

Tires

Type: all season

Tires and Rims

Wheels: steel

Wheels

Wheel covers: full

Windows

Front wipers: variable intermittent

2008 Suzuki Reno Convenience

Original MSRP: $13,999