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Suzuki Forenza

2004-08 models

results also apply to: 2005-08 Suzuki Reno

MODERATE OVERLAP FRONT TEST

OVERALL EVALUATION: Acceptable

Structure/safety cage	Injury measures				Restraints/dummy kinematics
Structure/safety cage	Head/neck	Chest	Leg/foot, left	Leg/foot, right	Restraints/dummy kinematics

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Test details:

The Suzuki Forenza was introduced in the 2004 model year. The Reno hatchback was introduced in the 2005 model year, and both cars received side airbags and advanced frontal airbags in 2005.

Restraints/dummy kinematics — Dummy movement was reasonably well controlled. During rebound, the dummy's head hit the B-pillar and roof rail.

Injury measures — Measures taken from the neck, chest, and left leg indicate low risk of injuries to these body regions in a crash of this severity. High head accelerations occurred when the dummy's head hit both the steering wheel through the airbag and the B-pillar, indicating that head injuries would be possible. Forces on the right tibia indicate that injuries to the lower leg would be possible.

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Left to right:

Action shot taken during the frontal offset crash test.
The dummy's position in relation to the steering wheel and instrument panel after the crash test indicates that the driver's survival space was maintained well.
Smeared greasepaint indicates where the dummy’s head hit the B-pillar during rebound. Head acceleration from this hit was high.
Forces on the lower right leg were high enough to indicate the possibility of injury.

Additional features:

Side airbags: front seat-mounted combination head and torso airbags (beginning with 2005 Forenza and Reno models)
Antilock brakes (optional)
Daytime running lights

Tested vehicle specifications:

2005 Suzuki Forenza S 4-door
Class: Small car
Weight: 2,853 lbs.
Side airbags: front seat-mounted combination head and torso airbags
Wheelbase: 102 in.
Length: 177 in.
Width: 68 in.
Engine: 2.0 L 4-cylinder
EPA ratings: 22 mpg city | 30 mpg highway

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Last updated: October 11, 2007