New Car Review of the 2005 Suzuki Reno Compact Hatchback Sedan

Description: Compact Hatchback Sedan
Base MSRP Range: $13,499 - $16,949
Invoice Price Range: $12,776 - $16,101
Where built: South Korea

The newest label from Suzuki -- a sleek compact-class hatchback with four doors for passengers and the rear hatch lid -- also shows the influence of sensuously body styling from Giugiaro's Italdesign studios.

It rides on the same platform that underpins Forenza and carries the same mechanical equipment, including the 2.0-liter four-in-line engine. Trims are also similar with S, LX and EX.

All roll on 15-inch aluminum alloy wheels linked to four-wheel disc brakes and all provide frontal as well as side-impact air bags, air conditioning, power windows and door locks with heated mirrors and a tilt steering wheel with integrated audio controls for the in-dash stereo system for CD/MP3.