Suzuki Aerio

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Suzuki Aerio
Transmission
5-speed manual
4-speed automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,480 mm (97.6 in)
Length4,230 mm (166.5 in) (hatchback)
4,350 mm (171.3 in) (sedan)
Width1,690 mm (66.5 in)
Height1,550 mm (61.0 in) (hatchback)
1,535 mm (60.4 in) (sedan)
Chronology
PredecessorSuzuki Cultus
Suzuki Cultus Crescent (sedan/wagon)
SuccessorSuzuki SX4
Changhe A6 (China)

The Suzuki Aerio (also called the LianaLife In A New Age – in China, Pakistan, Europe, Israel, South Asia, Taiwan and Australia or Baleno for sedan version in Indonesia) is a

JIS. Production was discontinued in 2007 around the world and replaced by the Suzuki SX4, except in Pakistan (2006 to 2014) and China where production was continued by Changhe-Suzuki until 2019.[1]

Overview

Models in North America got a larger and more powerful 2.0-litre 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 bowed out at year's end, making way for the 2008 SX4 Sport sedan. Throughout its run, the Aerio was distinct for being the most affordable car in America to offer all-wheel drive.

In

variable geometry turbocharger
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The Liana remained in production in Pakistan in 1.3-litre and 1.6-litre variants until 2014.

Appearances in media

Top Gear's Suzuki Liana

The Liana was best known

Formula 1 driver.

Pikes Peak

In 2001, Suzuki specially built spaceframe racing cars for hillclimb races with a bodyshell to resemble the Aerio dubbed the Suzuki Aerio P950 Pikes Peak Special driven by its rally team manager and former rally driver, Nobuhiro Tajima.

Tajima retired from the race, one mile (1.6 km) short of the finishing line suffering from mechanical failures,[4] teammate Yutaka Awazuhara took the fourth overall in a Grand Vitara.[5]

Tajima would finish as runner up in the All Japan Dirt Trial Championship that year with the same car and won the Race to the Sky hillclimb in 2003,[4] before it was rebuilt as a Grand Vitara, then in 2007 as an XL7, breaking the overall course record at Pikes Peak.[6]

Gallery

Pre-facelift

Sedan

  • Suzuki Baleno sedan (front; Indonesia)
    Suzuki Baleno sedan (front; Indonesia)
  • Suzuki Baleno sedan (rear; Indonesia)
    Suzuki Baleno sedan (rear; Indonesia)

Hatchback

  • Suzuki Liana hatchback (front; Germany)
    Suzuki Liana hatchback (front; Germany)
  • Suzuki Liana hatchback (rear; Germany)
    Suzuki Liana hatchback (rear; Germany)
  • Suzuki Aerio SX (front; US)
    Suzuki Aerio SX (front; US)
  • Suzuki Aerio SX (rear; US)
    Suzuki Aerio SX (rear; US)

Facelift

Sedan

  • Suzuki Liana Comfort sedan (front; Germany)
    Suzuki Liana Comfort sedan (front; Germany)
  • Suzuki Liana Comfort sedan (rear; Germany)
    Suzuki Liana Comfort sedan (rear; Germany)
  • Suzuki Aerio GLS sedan (front; Chile)
    Suzuki Aerio GLS sedan (front; Chile)
  • Suzuki Aerio sedan (rear; Japan)
    Suzuki Aerio sedan (rear; Japan)

Hatchback

  • Suzuki Liana GLX hatchback (front; UK)
    Suzuki Liana GLX hatchback (front; UK)
  • Suzuki Liana GLX hatchback (rear; UK)
    Suzuki Liana GLX hatchback (rear; UK)
  • Suzuki Aerio SX (rear; Chile)
    Suzuki Aerio SX (rear; Chile)

Changhe Suzuki Liana

Changhe-Suzuki in China released a new 1.4-litre Liana hatchback in October 2010, called Liana a+, which has been sold alongside 1.6-litre versions.[1] Prior to 2013, the Liana retained the same styling as the international version. The Liana was facelifted for sedan and hatchback models with styling unique to China in April 2013.

  • Changhe-Suzuki Liana A6 hatchback (China, second facelift)
    Changhe-Suzuki Liana A6 hatchback (China, second facelift)
  • Changhe-Suzuki Liana A6 hatchback (China, second facelift)
    Changhe-Suzuki Liana A6 hatchback (China, second facelift)
  • Changhe-Suzuki Liana A6 sedan (China, second facelift)
    Changhe-Suzuki Liana A6 sedan (China, second facelift)
  • Changhe-Suzuki Liana A6 hatchback (China, third facelift)
    Changhe-Suzuki Liana A6 hatchback (China, third facelift)
  • Changhe-Suzuki Liana A6 hatchback rear (China, third facelift)
    Changhe-Suzuki Liana A6 hatchback rear (China, third facelift)

References

  1. ^ a b "Changhe-Suzuki Releases 1.4L Liana Hatchback–Liana a+". ChinaAutoWeb.com. 2010-10-18.
  2. ^ "Star in a Reasonably-Priced Car". Top Gear. Retrieved 2009-07-24.
  3. ^ "Series 8 episode 1". Top Gear. Series 8. Episode 1. 7 May 2006. BBC Two.
  4. ^ a b "2001 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb". Global Suzuki. 2001-07-02.
  5. ^ "Driver's Profile - Nobuhiro "Monster" Tajima". PPIHC. Archived from the original on July 22, 2011. Retrieved 2007-11-19.
  6. ^ "2001 Suzuki Liana (Aerio) Pikes Peak Special". Supercars.net. Retrieved 2007-11-19.

External links

Media related to Suzuki Aerio at Wikimedia Commons