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Suzuki Forsa

Suzuki Forsa
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The official data lists 4 versions of the Suzuki Forsa (1987–1988), in the United States. Each market publishes its own figures, measured on its own test procedure.

At a glance

Years in the data
1987–1988
Markets
United States
Engines
1.0 L
Fuels
Petrol
Lowest consumption (United States)
6.0 L/100 km (EPA)

What is the Suzuki Forsa?

The Forsa was a small Suzuki hatchback sold in the United States. It belonged to the Cultus family, a compact car Suzuki marketed under different names around the world. The US model years covered here are 1987 and 1988.

Generation and engines

The first-generation Forsa (1987–1988) was part of the Cultus family. In North America, related versions also appeared under Chevrolet and Pontiac badges, reflecting Suzuki’s partnership with General Motors.

The listed Forsa versions used a 1.0-litre petrol engine. There were four versions in the United States.

How economical is the Suzuki Forsa?

The best combined US rating is 39 MPG under the EPA test. Its lowest listed consumption is 6 L/100 km, also using EPA figures. These US ratings use a different procedure from European WLTP or NEDC tests and Canada’s 5-cycle test.

Where was the Forsa sold?

The Forsa was listed in the United States for 1987 and 1988. The Cultus family was sold under different names in other markets.

Questions and answers

What years was the Suzuki Forsa sold in the US?

The US listings cover 1987 and 1988.

What engine did the Forsa use?

It used a 1.0-litre petrol engine.

How many MPG did the Forsa get?

Its best combined EPA rating is 39 MPG.

Forsa I (1987–1988)

Model codes: SA · Sold in: United States · References: en.wikipedia.org, en.wikipedia.org

United States 4 versions

Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxDriveConsumption (combined)CO₂
1987–1988(FFS,TRBO)1.0 LPetrol5-speed manualFront-wheel drive34 MPG (6.9 L/100 km) EPA162 g/km
1987–1988(FFS)1.0 LPetrol3-speed automaticFront-wheel drive34 MPG (6.9 L/100 km) EPA162 g/km
1988(FFS)1.0 LPetrol5-speed manualFront-wheel drive39 MPG (6.0 L/100 km) EPA142 g/km
1987(FFS)1.0 LPetrol5-speed manualFront-wheel drive39 MPG (6.0 L/100 km) EPA142 g/km

Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.