2004 Suzuki Verona S (Base) review from North America

Car stalled about three times in the first few weeks when trying to drive away to soon after starting it cold. Called dealer and they had a service update to replace the computer in the car, no stalling or shaky idle on cold start up any more. Dealer scheduled a time when they could work on it as soon as I arrived, 1 hour later the car was done. ZERO other problems at all with lots of highway driving.

A good value for the money. Due to a special sale the car was under $15,000 delivered. At that price it was comparable to a fully equipped and slightly used Mercury Sable, but with a better warranty. Given that I am on the highway a lot, the car simply is smooth riding. It does not quite have the get up and go as the dual overhead cam Mercury Sable engine from a dead stop, but it is a much smoother engine for normal highway driving. The ride is soft, but controlled. Given that I need a comfortable ride for constant daily long trips, I have to say this was the most comfortable car in the $15K range new. After many miles, the only minor complaint is the MPG, only getting 28 on the highway average. I set the cruise near 69 and go. It needs noted that this is 1 MPG better than the 27 MPG the Sable use to get.