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Suzuki Liana Wagon I (facelift 2004) 1.6i (107 Hp) 2WD Automatic
Overall Rating
Suzuki Liana:
The Suzuki Aerio is a subcompact 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 and a 4-door sedan body. It featured two different 16-valve gasoline inline-four engines, with 1. 5-litre and 1. 8-litre, this one capable of 125 PS JIS. Production was discontinued in 2007 around the world and replaced by the Suzuki SX4, except in Pakistan and China where production was continued by Changhe-Suzuki until 2019....(Read more on Wikipedia)
Wagon I (facelift 2004) Overview:
Suzuki Liana (Wagon I (facelift 2004)). With 144 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~9.6 l/100km). Weighing only 1160 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. The top speed reaches 170 km/h. A car with an extended rear cargo area, combining passenger comfort with increased storage. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
1.6i (107 Hp) 2WD Automatic Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Adequate for urban commuting and relaxed highway cruising, though the 4-speed automatic transmission can feel a bit sluggish and less responsive.
Fuel Economy
Fuel consumption is reasonable for an automatic 1.6L wagon of its era, but not exceptionally frugal, especially in city driving.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Reliable and durable M16A engine
- • Practical and spacious wagon body style
- • Available 4WD for enhanced traction
- • Good value for money on the used market
Cons:
- • Modest performance, especially with automatic and 4WD
- • Dated interior design and materials
- • Average fuel economy compared to modern rivals
- • Only 3-star Euro NCAP safety rating (2001 test)
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(Wagon I: 2003 - 2004).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Suzuki |
| Model: | Liana |
| Generation: | Wagon I (facelift 2004) |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.6i (107 Hp) 2WD Automatic |
| Start of production: | 2004 |
| End of production: | 2007 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Station wagon (estate) |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 107 Hp @ 5500 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 67.5 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 144 Nm @ 4000 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | M16A [Same engine] More details about the engine M16A |
| Engine displacement: | 1586 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4.1 l |
| Coolant: | 6.9 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 78 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 83 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 9.7:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 9.6 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 6.3 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 7.5 l/100 km |
| Emission standard: | Euro 4 |
| Maximum speed: | 170 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 10.8 kg/Hp, 92.2 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 8.1 kg/Nm, 124.1 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1160 |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4230 mm mm [50mm less] |
| Width: | 1690 mm mm [30mm less] |
| Height: | 1550 mm mm [Same height.] |
| Wheelbase: | 2480 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 4 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
If you could change one thing about the Suzuki Liana, what would it be?