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2006 Suzuki Verona
Body style(s): 4-door sedan
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MSRP: |
base
Luxury
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$18,299
$20,299
dest. charge: $580
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Notes
For 2006, the Verona lineup was trimmed to just two models. The S was
renamed as simply the base model, and the EX became the Luxury trim;
the mid-range LX was cancelled. Antilock brakes were standardized
for all trims. A redesigned sunroof (for quieter operation), and
a new cruise control system (for better accuracy) were added, as well.
Suzuki also switched to a space-saver spare tire for 2006, probably
as a weight-saving measure. Suzuki continued to market the car, with
its incremental equipment improvements, as an upscale car with a
bargain price tag; the Verona's European styling heritage was repeatedly
raised in Suzuki's promotional materials. However, the Verona's price
had risen notably against the competition, such that it was no longer
such an easy sell on price. It was not, in the end, an easy sell at all;
only 2,302 Veronas were sold in all of 2006. Frustrated at the lack
of sales success, Suzuki pulled the plug on its Camry-fighter, and
the Verona was pulled from the US market after 2006. It remains a
bit of an enigma, to this day: so few were sold that Consumer Reports
cannot calculate its predicted reliability, a rare thing for a mainstream
sedan. Suzuki would wait several years, teasing the automotive press
with various concept cars, before re-entering the brutal midsize segment.
Series: 2004-2006
design
Drivetrain:
Construction:
Seats:
Engine(s):
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transverse front-engine, front-wheel drive
steel unibody
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2.5 L multiport-injected I-6
Valvetrain: dual-overhead-cam, 4 valves/cylinder
Bore x stroke: 77.0 x 89.2 mm
Compression ratio: 10.2 to 1 (87-octane unleaded)
Horsepower (SAE net): 155 bhp @ 5800 rpm
Torque (SAE net): 177 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm
Transmission (opt.): 4-speed automatic (final drive ratio 3.95:1)
EPA fuel economy (city/hwy, 1985 test): 20/28 mpg
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DIMENSIONS
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EPA Class:
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MIDSIZE
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Wheelbase:
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106.3"
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Length:
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187.8"
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Width:
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71.5"
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Height:
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56.7"
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Track, F:
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61.0"
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Track, R:
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60.0"
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Clearance:
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6.2"
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Curb weight:
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3380 lbs.
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Interior vol.:
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55/46 cu ft. (f/r)
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Cargo vol.:
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13.4 cu ft.
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Fuel tank:
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17.2 gal.
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Technical
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Tires:
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205/65R15
205/55R16 (Luxury)
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Suspension:
(f/r)
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indep.: MacPherson struts, lower A-arms, coil springs, tube shocks, anti-roll bar
indep.: multilink, coil springs, tube shocks, anti-roll bar
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Brakes:
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disc/disc, power-assisted (11.0" vented/10.9" solid)
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Steering:
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rack-and-pinion, variable-power-assisted (ratio 17.0:1, 3.1 turns-to-lock)
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Active sys.:
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antilock brakes,
elect. brake distribution,
traction control (opt. Luxury)
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Airbags:
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dual front,
dual front side
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Standard Equipment
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base
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Seating:
cloth upholstery,
front bucket seats,
6-way driver's seat w/ 2-way lumbar,
4-way front passenger's seat,
rear split/folding 3-place bench seat.
Equipment:
power windows,
power door locks,
heated power mirrors,
tilt leather-wrapped steering wheel w/ cabin controls,
cruise control,
retained accessory power,
remote keyless entry,
rear window grid antenna,
tachometer.
Climate control:
air conditioning,
interior air filter,
rear defogger.
Entertainment:
AM/FM radio,
cassette deck,
CD player,
MP3 playback,
6 speakers.
Cabin features:
front floor center console w/ bi-level storage & integrated armrest,
floor shifter,
lever parking brake,
faux wood trim,
2 ashtrays (1 in base of center console, 1 at rear of front floor console),
4 cupholders (2 in f floor console, 2 in rear center armrest),
1 12-volt power outlet (front of f console),
digital clock,
remote fuel-filler & trunk releases,
locking glove box,
covered in-dash storage,
overhead console storage,
front door bins,
front seatback map pockets,
folding rear center armrest w/ storage,
dual map lights,
dual illuminated visor mirrors,
carpeting.
Exterior:
7-spoke wheel covers,
mud guards.
Technical:
hill holder function.
Lights:
daytime-running lights,
dual front fog lights,
quad-lamp halogen headlights,
CHMSL.
Safety:
tire-pressure monitor,
engine immobilizer,
security alarm,
compact spare tire,
variable-intermittent wipers,
emrg. trunk release.
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Luxury
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Equipped as per base. Additionally:
Seating:
leather upholstery,
8-way heated power driver's seat w/ 2-way lumbar,
4-way heated front passenger seat.
Equipment:
power sunroof,
exterior temperature gauge.
Climate control:
automatic climate control.
Cabin features:
electrochromatic rearview mirror.
Exterior:
5-spoke alloy wheels.
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Notable Options
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Technical:
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traction control (Luxury = $500)
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Performance
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Acceleration (0-60 mph):
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10.7 sec. (C/D: 01/04)
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Maximum speed:
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120 mph (drag-limited)
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Braking (60-0 mph):
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-
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Roadholding (skidpad):
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0.78 g
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Slalom (100' spaced):
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-
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Turning circle:
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34.8 ft.
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Towing (max.):
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Not recommended
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Other vehicles
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SHARED CHASSIS:
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none
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COMPETITORS:
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Chevrolet Impala,
Chevrolet Malibu,
Chrysler Sebring,
Dodge Stratus,
Ford Fusion,
Ford Taurus,
Honda Accord,
Hyundai Sonata,
Kia Optima,
Mazda 6,
Mercury Milan,
Mitsubishi Galant,
Nissan Altima,
Pontiac Grand Prix,
Subaru Legacy,
Toyota Camry,
Volkswagen Passat
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Suzuki Verona sedan.
Suzuki Verona sedan.
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