Suzuki Reno
Overall Score - 6.4 (Mediocre)
The Reno delivers reasonable exterior style and interior spaciousness, but can't match the smooth handling, fuel economy, and number of standard safety features found in other cars in its class. If you're in the market for an affordable small car, you should also consider the Honda Civic or Honda Fit.
Although the 2007 Suzuki Reno is reasonably stylish, comfortable and well equipped, it isn't competitive within its class and price range in handling, fuel economy, or even proven reliability. While Car and Driver says it's "too obviously an economy car," Cars.com says it has "customization potential." Altogether, reviewers generally agree that despite it only having a very basic list of standard safety features, it's still an adequate car. The New York Times sums it up best: "If you ignore the hollow promise of the SWT badges and look beyond the Reno's confused lineage, you'll find a solid economy car that is just a few horsepower, and a few miles per gallon, away from standing out."
Still, the Suzuki Reno isn't necessarily the value package one would imagine, especially when compared to other vehicles in its class. "On paper, the stylish Suzuki Reno hatchback looks like a good value. Unfortunately, its acceleration, fuel economy and handling fall well short of the leaders in this segment," says Edmunds. In fact, IntelliChoice gives the 2007 Suzuki Reno a rating of "poor" for its predicted five-year total cost of ownership compared to others in its class. Nevertheless, Kelley Blue Book asserts that for its price range, "the Reno may be the best-equipped vehicle in the country."
Reno Performance - 6.1 (Mediocre)
The 2007 Suzuki Reno is plagued by slow acceleration, sloppy handling and only moderate fuel economy. Despite this, many auto reviewers agree with the New York Times' assessment that it's still an "adequate" automobile. continue
Reno Exterior - 7.3 (Good)
Reviewers generally agree that the Suzuki Reno looks good, but lacks emotion. Kelley Blue Book asserts that although it looks "attractive, it isn't as expressive as some of the other entry-level vehicles in its class." continue
Reno Interior - 7.2 (Good)
The Reno's interior cabin is generally praised for its comfortable seats, convenient standard features and competitive storage space. "Little things," however, "add up to a less than perfect score," says the Detroit News. continue
Reno Safety - NA
Reviewers hardly seem impressed with the Reno's very short and basic list of standard safety features. Still, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety awards it an "acceptable" rating (the second highest possible) in frontal crash tests. continue
Reno Reliability - 4.0 (Mediocre)
The 2007 Suzuki Reno reliability score shown is the Predicted Reliability rating provided by J.D. Power and Associates. This score is based on trending the past three years of historical initial quality and dependability data from J.D. Power's automotive studies, specifically the Vehicle Dependability Study (VDS) and the Initial Quality Study (IQS). The Reno is covered by a three-year/36,000-mile new vehicle limited warranty. continue
