The 2008 Suzuki Forenza is a low-priced, value-oriented alternative for budget conscious buyers. This compact car comes as a four-door sedan or wagon in a single trim level. It continues largely unchanged for this model year, apart from the Bluetooth connectivity (available) and chrome inside door handles, which have been added in both the sedan and wagon for 2008.

The Suzuki Forenza models get a 2.0-liter, four-cylinder engine that produces 127 horsepower and 131 pound-feet of torque. Transmission choices include a four-speed automatic and a five-speed manual transmission. The Forenza is estimated to give 19 mpg in the city and 28 mpg on the highway.

The Suzuki Forenza boasts of European styling with its gently curving roofline, and smooth fascia with oversized tail lamps, dual cylindrical halogen headlights, and color-keyed side molding. Five passengers can fit inside the Forenza. The instruments have silver accents, while the instrument panel features a green glow for night driving. Air conditioning, 15-inch steel wheels, tilt steering wheel, cloth upholstery, front bucket seats with driver-side height and lumbar adjustment, center console, split folding rear seat, heated power mirrors, power windows, power door locks, AM/FM/CD/MP3 player, intermittent wipers and rear defogger are all standard.

Safety features include dual front air bags, front side air bags, four-wheel disc brakes, tire-pressure monitor and daytime running lights. In government frontal-impact crash tests, the 2008 Suzuki Forenza earned four stars out of five.