Interior & Exterior Appearance...looks very much like an Alfa Romeo 147 (both done by Ital Design)
Least favorite feature:
Automatic's notchy shiftgate
Advice to buyer:
Test drive all similar models and then decide...Reno just looked and felt right for me.
Detailed review:
Have two 2-seat convertibles and needed a car that could hold more...both passengers & stuff. Went to the Knoxville Auto Show and test 'sat' every compact from Scion to Spectra and the Reno ended up being the one that just felt right. Drove over to the dealer and took a test drive, decent power, but surprisingly quiet and comfortable ride. It would've been nice to have more power and better handling to match its sporty looks, but since this will basically be a 'city car' in useage it's more than adequate. Bought the car from the 'show' (Cobalt Blue LX) at a very nice price.
Also considered:
2005 Ford Focus
2005 Kia Spectra5
2005 Toyota Corolla
Vehicle purchased:
2005 Suzuki Reno
About This Reviewer...
Email address:
davols@comcast.net
Location:
Knoxville, Tennessee
Other vehicles owned:
2001 Mercedes-Benz SLK
Review submitted:
April 01, 2005
Is this review offensive or grossly inaccurate? Let us know.
Note: Autoweb.com provides Customer Test Drives as an open forum for individuals to
share their views during the test drive experience. The opinions, comments and views expressed in this
section are solely those of such individuals. Neither Autoweb.com, its subsidiaries and affiliates,
nor any Autoweb.com subscribing dealer or vehicle manufacturer endorse any view or opinion
expressed in this section unless specifically noted.
( 80 )
