Suzuki Aerio
| Suzuki Aerio | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Suzuki |
| Also called | Changhe-Suzuki Liana Suzuki Baleno Suzuki Liana |
| Production | 2001–2007 (international) 2005–present (China) |
| Assembly |
Kosai, Shizuoka, Japan Sagara, Shizuoka, Japan Chongqing, China (Changan Suzuki) Karachi, Pakistan (Pak Suzuki Motor) Bekasi, Indonesia (Suzuki Indomobil Motor) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class |
Compact car Mini MPV (hatchback) |
| Body style | 4-door sedan 5-door hatchback |
| Layout | Front engine, front-wheel drive / Four-wheel drive |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 1.3 L I4; 1.5 L I4; 1.6 L I4; 1.8 L I4; 2.0 L I4; 2.3 L I4; 1.4 L Diesel I4 |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual 4-speed automatic |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,480 mm (97.6 in) |
| Length | 4,230 mm (166.5 in) (hatchback) 4,350 mm (171.3 in) (sedan) |
| Width | 1,690 mm (66.5 in) |
| Height | 1,550 mm (61.0 in) (hatchback) 1,535 mm (60.4 in) (sedan) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor |
Suzuki Esteem Suzuki Cultus Suzuki Swift |
| Successor | Suzuki SX4 |
The Suzuki Aerio (called the Liana – Life In A New Age – in China, Pakistan, Europe, Israel, South Asia, Taiwan and Australia) is a compact car that was built by Suzuki. It was introduced in 2001 as a replacement for the Suzuki Esteem/Baleno, with a tall 5-door SX model hatchback (for maximum inner room efficiency) and a 4-door sedan body. It featured two different 16-valve gasoline straight-4 engines, with 1.5 L and 1.8 L, this one capable of 125 PS (92 kW; 123 hp) JIS. Production was discontinued in 2007 around the world and replaced by the Suzuki SX4, except in China where it is built by Changhe-Suzuki
Models in North America got a larger and more powerful 2.0 L engine with 145 hp (108 kW). A 5-speed manual transmission was standard with a 4-speed automatic optional. All-wheel-drive was available, but only with the automatic. American Aerios came in two trim levels: the S and GS (2002–2004), S and SX (2005), and Base and Premium (2006–2007). Key changes over the years included an upgrade to a new 2.3-liter 155 hp (116 kW; 157 PS) engine in 2004, a major styling and interior refresh in 2005 (replacing the digital instruments with conventional analog ones), and the standardization of antilock brakes in 2006. Only the Aerio sedan remained for 2007, as the hatchback had been shelved to make room for the new 2007 SX4 hatchback. Likewise, the Aerio sedan [called Baleno Next-G in Indonesia] bowed out at year's end, making way for the 2008 SX4 Sport sedan [called Neo Baleno in Indonesia]. Throughout its run, the Aerio was distinct for being the most affordable car in America to offer all-wheel-drive.
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