2007 Suzuki Aerio AWD

The CarCody take

The 2007 Suzuki Aerio AWD is a gasoline-powered car with 4-wheel or all-wheel drive, a 2.3 L 4-cylinder engine and a 4-speed automatic transmission. Its EPA class is Compact Cars. The Aerio AWD earns 21 MPG in city driving and 26 MPG on the highway, for 23 MPG combined. Its listed annual fuel cost is $2,900, and tailpipe CO2 is 386.39 grams per mile. These details give car buyers a clear starting point for comparing its fuel consumption and estimated yearly fuel expense with other vehicles. The official fuel-economy listing is at https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/noframes/23547.shtml.

Who it suits. It may suit buyers looking for a compact gasoline car with all-wheel drive and an automatic transmission. Its city, highway and combined ratings help inform fuel-cost comparisons.

Overview

The 2007 Suzuki Aerio AWD is a gasoline-powered compact car with four-wheel or all-wheel drive and an automatic four-speed transmission. Its 2.3-liter four-cylinder engine is rated by the EPA at 23 mpg combined, with 21 mpg in city driving and 26 mpg on the highway.

The EPA lists annual fuel cost at $2,900 and tailpipe carbon dioxide emissions at 386.39 grams per mile. Those figures give buyers a straightforward basis for weighing fuel use and emissions when considering this compact AWD model.

Key features

• Powertrain: 2.3-liter four-cylinder engine with automatic four-speed transmission.
• Drivetrain: Four-wheel or all-wheel drive.
• EPA class: Compact Cars.
• Fuel economy: 21 mpg city, 26 mpg highway and 23 mpg combined.

Pricing

No purchase price is provided here. The EPA-estimated annual fuel cost is $2,900, a running-cost figure rather than a vehicle price.

Platforms

The listed configuration is a gasoline car with a 2.3-liter four-cylinder engine and automatic four-speed transmission. No software or connected-service platform details are provided.

Who it's for

The Aerio AWD may merit consideration for buyers comparing compact cars that use gasoline and have four-wheel or all-wheel drive. Its EPA fuel economy and annual fuel-cost estimate are useful reference points for comparing expected running costs, while the listed city and highway ratings show the separate driving-cycle figures.

It is also relevant to buyers who want a quantified emissions figure alongside fuel economy: the EPA lists tailpipe emissions of 386.39 grams of CO2 per mile. These figures describe the listed vehicle configuration; they do not establish how an individual driver's costs or emissions will vary.

Pros and cons

• Pros: EPA figures are available for city, highway and combined fuel economy, annual fuel cost and tailpipe CO2 emissions.
• Cons: The combined rating is 23 mpg, and the listed annual fuel cost is $2,900. No purchase-price or additional equipment details are provided.

Alternatives

For other Suzuki models to compare, see the Suzuki cars list. Listed alternatives include the 2013 Suzuki Grand Vitara, 2013 Suzuki Grand Vitara, 2013 Suzuki Grand Vitara 4WD, 2013 Suzuki Kizashi, 2013 Suzuki Kizashi, 2013 Suzuki Kizashi AWD, 2013 Suzuki Kizashi S and 2013 Suzuki Kizashi S AWD.

Verdict

The 2007 Suzuki Aerio AWD is defined here by a compact-car classification, gasoline power, all-wheel or four-wheel drive, and a 23-mpg combined EPA rating. Buyers assessing it should weigh the 21-mpg city and 26-mpg highway figures against the EPA's $2,900 annual fuel-cost estimate, and compare those running-cost measures with the alternatives under consideration.