New Car Overview of the 2006 Suzuki Forenza Compact Hatchback Sedan and Wagon

Description: Compact Hatchback Sedan and Wagon
Base MSRP Range: $13,699 - $16,599
Invoice Price Range: $13,151 - $15,935
Where built: South Korea

Pininfarina, the Italian design studio that has shaped some of the most beautiful cars in the world, worked out the original body styling for Suzuki's compact car. It emerged in 2004 as a four-door notchback sedan but in 2005 a five-door wagon variation showed up. For 2006 both versions return with FWD orientation but a restyled face with new fascia, grille and multi-reflector headlamps.

Forenza for 2006 comes as a base sedan and wagon loaded with gear and one upgrade from a premium package. Powertrain is a 2.0-liter four-cylinder plant achieving 126 hp and teaming with a five-speed manual or four-speed-automatic transmission.

In the cabin contoured bucket seats mount up front on either side of a padded console, while the rear bench, notched with seats for two but space for three, has a seatback that splits and folds in two sections.