Suzuki Liana first generation

Suzuki Liana first generation
Photo: IFCAR / Wikimedia Commons · Public domain

The Suzuki Liana first generation (2001–2008): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 4 versions in the United Kingdom.

Model codes: RH · Sold in: United Kingdom

Dimensions, weights and capacity

SpecificationWikipedia
Dimensions
Length4,230–4,350 mm
Width1,690 mm
Height1,535–1,550 mm
Wheelbase2,480 mm

Tyre sizes (most common first): 185/65R14, 195/55R15

Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: Wikipedia, Traficom type approvals (Finland). Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Reliability and owner reports

UK MOT: first-time pass rate by age

Age at testPass rateUK averageTests
13 years and older60.6% (59.1–62.1)69.2%4,139

What the MOT finds

AreaThis modelUK average, same ages
Suspension54.2%41.6%
Brakes43.9%36.4%
Tyres36.0%31.2%
Lights and electrics35.8%28.8%
Body, chassis and structure35.0%18.6%
Noise, emissions and leaks19.0%17.1%

First MOT test of each car per year in 2022–2024, from the DVSA’s anonymised test results; only ages with at least 500 tests are shown. The figure in brackets is the 95% confidence interval; green or red means clearly above or below the UK average. The second table shows how often an item was noted (defect or advisory) in each area, against the UK average for cars of the same ages. DVSA anonymised MOT tests (Open Government Licence)

All 4 versions of the Suzuki Liana first generation

United Kingdom 4 versions

New cars on sale in the UK, from the Vehicle Certification Agency. NEDC figures until 2018 and WLTP figures after; years are the editions a version appeared in.

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂
2006–20081.6 GLX Hatchback From VIN JSAERC31S003500011.6 LPetrol–7.6 L/100 km NEDC184 g/km
2006–20081.6 GL Hatchback From VIN JSAERC31S00350042 · 1.6 GLX Hatchback From VIN JSAERC31S00350020 · 1.6 GL Saloon From VIN JSAERA31S003000181.6 LPetrol–6.9 L/100 km NEDC167 g/km
2001–20041.6 GL/GLX From VIN JSAERC31S00100001 · 1.6 GL/GLX 5-door From VIN JSAERC31S00100001 · 1.6 GL/GLX 4-door From VIN JSAERA31S001500061.6 LPetrol5-speed manual7.1 L/100 km NEDC171 g/km
2001–20041.6 GL(A)/GLX (A) From VIN JSAERC31S00100001 · 1.6 GL(A)/GLX (A) 5-door From VIN JSAERC31S00100001 · 1.6 GL(A)/GLX(A) 4-door From VIN JSAERA31S00150005 and 1 more trim1.6 LPetrol4-speed automatic7.9 L/100 km NEDC192 g/km

Similar models from other brands

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