4.1 Exterior Styling and Dimensions

Exterior styling
A unique monoform-evolved body makes the Liana sedan look elegant and dynamic from any angle, and it enables aerodynamic efficiency. Every detail contributes to an unmistakable Liana identity.
At the front, triangle-motif headlamps and a metallic-painted grille form a distinctive, up-to-date mask. The "S" emblem in the centre symbolizes Suzuki's dynamic and sophisticated approach to providing next-generation mobility.
At the sides, the A-pillars' bases are positioned as far forward as possible to allow a smooth, aerodynamically efficient line from the bonnet to the roof. The impression of smoothness is reinforced by low-profile side turn-signal lamps that use LEDs rather than conventional bulbs.
More unique features can be found at the rear: The C-pillars are sleekly shaped, and their bases are set well back, maximizing interior space and driver visibility and creating a smooth, aerodynamic line from the roof to the boot. And the triangular design theme seen in the headlamps is reflected both in the boot lid and in the tail lamps, which catch the eye with orange- and red-tinted lenses over deep, sparkling circular reflectors.

Exterior Dimensions
The Liana sedan's exterior dimensions include an overall length of 4,350mm, an overall width of 1,690mm, and a wheelbase of 2,480mm. Without detracting from the body's smooth shape, a high roof line (the overall height is 1,545mm) adds room to the cabin, thereby contributing to occupant comfort and to a relaxing atmosphere.

4.2 Spaciousness, Comfort, and Practicality

Human-oriented dimensions
Although compact, the Liana sedan provides room for five adults to stretch out. Headroom of 1,031mm in the front and 955mm in the rear is realized by the high roof. Shoulder room is maximized by doors that are fitted as vertically as possible. And plenty of front and rear legroom is available compliments of the intelligent packaging.
High hip points (590mm in the front; 625mm in the rear) help users to step in and out of the Liana sedan easily. They also inspire confidence in the driver by providing a commanding view of the road.

Comfortable seating positions
The front seats provide plenty of support, hold, and comfort. The driver's seat is height-adjustable. Combined with a tilt-adjustable steering wheel and optimally positioned pedals, these features allow both tall and short people to drive in comfort.

Extensive noise-reducing measures
Since quietness is important for comfort, the Liana sedan has numerous noise- and vibration-reducing features. These include a rigid body (high-tensile steel accounts for about 40% of the body-in-white weight); quiet, thoroughly tuned engine and suspensions; a specially designed dashboard silencer; flush external body surfaces; and double-sealed weatherstrips.

Ergonomical instruments and controls
Discreet liquid-crystal instruments, which include a digital speedometer and an odometer, maximize forward visibility and help to create a sense of uncluttered spaciousness. To further reduce distractions for the driver, the audio system is positioned centrally at the top of the instrument panel, where it is easiest to reach and operate.

Climate-control system
The climate-control system has the following features: an airflow capacity of 480m3/hr.; side-window demisters; a newly developed radial fan that minimizes noise and power consumption; and a control system that changes the air-conditioner cutout temperature in accordance with the ambient and cabin temperatures, thus benefiting fuel economy.

Spacious, accessible boot
The boot is 935mm long, 1,375mm wide, and 545mm deep, giving a capacity of 447 litres. A low floor (690mm from the ground) combines with a low bumper line to make luggage easy to load and unload.

Choice of rear seat arrangements
The rear seat has a 55:45-split seatback whose sections can be folded down separately or together to meet various luggage- and passenger-carrying needs. With the rear seatback folded down, long items of luggage can be passed into the cabin.

Storage spaces for smaller items
Smaller items can be placed in sensibly located spaces including front-door pockets; front-seatback pockets; a front-passenger-seat undertray; front cupholders (these can be converted into a storage receptacle); a rear cupholder; and a driver's-seat ticket holder.

4.3 Interior Styling

Colours
The cabin is colour-coordinated with the body for a refined appearance; cooler body colours are complemented by cabin trim in shades of blue, and warmer body colours are complemented by cabin trim in shades of beige. Also, the fascia has a two-tone design.

Shapes
The triangle motif seen at the front and rear of the body is continued in the cabin, most visibly in the fascia and steering wheel.

4.4 Performance Technologies

Choice of efficient engines
The Liana sedan is offered with 1.3- and 1.6-litre, DOHC, naturally aspirated, all-aluminium engines that deliver a new combination of power, driveability, quietness, and fuel efficiency. For pleasurable day-to-day motoring, Suzuki placed particular design emphasis on maximizing mid-range torque and on minimizing noise and vibration.
The 1.6-litre engine produces maximum output of 76kW at 5,500rpm and maximum torque of 144Nm at 4,000rpm. The corresponding figures for the 1.3-litre engine are 66kW at 5,750rpm and 116Nm at 4,750rpm.
Features that minimize engine noise and vibration include a silent cam chain; a semi-ladder-type crankshaft-bearing cap (this is made of an iron-based sintered alloy); a fully floating cylinder-head cover (this helps to prevent valve-system noise from being emitted through the cylinder-head cover); specially tuned engine mountings (one of these is liquid-filled); two-speed radiator-fan operation; and maximized mounting rigidity between the engine and transmission.
Other noteworthy features include semi-wet cylinder liners (these allow effective cooling and thus improve the cylinders' charging efficiency); a new machining method that yields near-perfect roundness in the cylinder bores (this minimizes blowby gases and allows the use of lower-tension piston rings); and a newly designed positive-crankcase-ventilation (PCV) system.

Suspension system and tyres
The suspension system is designed for responsiveness and ride comfort. It uses struts and coil springs at the front and rear, and its geometry, link layouts, mountings, and bushings were designed specifically to suit the Liana sedan's body. Each damper has layered metal valves that precisely control the damping force under a wide range of loading conditions. Also, the rear suspension arms are attached to a rubber-mounted subframe to isolate the passenger compartment from road noise, vibration, and harshness.
Two types of tyre-185/65R14 (standard) and 195/55R15 (optional)-are offered. The standard tyre was developed to enhance overall performance attributes including fuel efficiency, handling, braking, ride comfort, and quietness. The optional tyre was developed with a primary focus on dynamic performance.

Superior braking technologies
Dependable stopping power is provided by front 14-inch ventilated disc brakes, rear leading/trailing drum brakes, and a 10-inch vacuum brake booster. The optional ABS is supplemented by an EBD (electronic braking-force distribution) function that adjusts the distribution of braking force to the rear wheels in accordance with the weight of passengers and luggage. As a result, the rear brakes produce as much stopping power as possible without making the rear wheels lock.

Choice of automatic or manual transmission
A four-speed automatic transmission and a five-speed manual transmission are offered. With the automatic transmission, an electronic control system works in conjunction with the engine control system to minimize shift shock. Also, torque-converter lockup in third and fourth gears contributes to fuel efficiency. The manual transmission has a light, compact design and works with a hydraulically controlled clutch that gives easy operation.

Hydraulic power steering system
A hydraulic power steering system is standard. The hydraulic pump has a new design that minimizes pulsation noise. Also, newly designed bushings and other features enable gear-case mounting rigidity and well-tuned steering response with less vibration and noise.

Full-time four-wheel drive (4WD) system
A full-time 4WD system, which provides greater traction on slippery roads and in bad weather, is offered with the 1.6-litre engine. It uses a viscous coupling to transmit engine torque to the rear wheels when necessary, enabling quick standing starts, smooth, rapid acceleration, and good directional stability on slippery surfaces.

4.5 Safety and Security

Light, impact-controlling body structure
On top of various active-safety technologies that help to prevent accidents, the Liana sedan has a number of advanced passive-safety measures that protect occupants in the event of a collision. The Liana sedan's body structure protects occupants from impact forces by crumpling in a controlled manner around a rigid central cell that includes an impact beam in each side door. Its design enables the Liana sedan to meet Suzuki's internal testing requirements (these reflect stringent European standards) for occupant protection in frontal offset, frontal full-wrap, side-on, and rear-end collisions.

Impact-absorbing cabin materials
The front doors and B-pillars incorporate impact-absorbing pads, and various plastic trim parts are designed to absorb impact. These features minimize possible head and limb injuries in the event of a side-on collision.

Front and side airbags and seatbelts
Dual front airbags complement the front seatbelts in the event of a frontal collision. Also, the Liana sedan has optional side airbags, which give protection in the event of a side-on collision. Each side airbag has a volume of 10 litres and is incorporated into the relevant front seatback. There are three-point seatbelts at the front (each has a pretensioner, a force limiter, and a height-adjustable shoulder anchor) and on each side of the rear seat.

All-round visibility
Since the driver's seat has a high hip point, the driver has a commanding view of the road and is thus able to recognize hazards quickly.

Protection from luggage
To protect occupants from luggage that might be thrown forward in a frontal collision, the seat mountings and seatbacks are designed to resist impact forces applied from the rear.

Anti-theft technologies
The Liana sedan's doors are designed to be virtually impossible to open with anything but the owner's key: For example, if excessive torque is applied to the key cylinder of either front door or to that of the tailgate, a freewheeling protection mechanism is triggered. Anti-picking protection is provided by a rigid cover over all components in the joint section of each front-door key cylinder. In addition, a deadlock system keeps the doors securely locked.
Even if a thief were able to get inside the Liana sedan, the steering lock, which incorporates a freewheeling mechanism in the steering-shaft key-lock structure, would frustrate an attempt to drive the car without the owner's key.
As a final layer of protection, the Liana sedan has an advanced immobilizer system, which prevents the engine from being started without the owner's key.

Anti-corrosion measures
About 80% (as a proportion of the body-in-white weight) of the body panels are made of galvanized steel, and under-body coatings are optimized. As a result, Suzuki is able to offer a 12-year anti-perforation warranty (subject to local market availability).

4.6 Environment-friendly Measures

Clean, economical performance
The Liana sedan has been comprehensively engineered to be as environment-friendly as possible. Carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides, hydrocarbons, and other harmful emissions have all been reduced to a minimum. Fuel economy, on the other hand, has been maximized through the adoption of advanced engine technologies, an aerodynamic body design, and tyres made from a special rubber compound that offers reduced rolling resistance. A newly designed PCV system efficiently cleanses the engine of blowby gases, thereby extending oil life. With longer intervals between oil changes, less oil is consumed and less oil requires after-treatment. Further, the air conditioner is designed to require around 10% less refrigerant than a conventional one.

Recycling
The Liana sedan has been built from the ground up for maximum ease of recycling. An easily dismantled body, coded polypropylene parts, and an all-aluminium engine ensure that the amount of waste left behind at the end of the car's useful life is kept to a minimum. The use of already-recycled materials also helps to minimize the Liana sedan's environmental impact. For example, the dashboard silencer is made from recycled beverage bottles.

Environment-friendly production facilities
Suzuki's production facilities reflect an ongoing commitment to the environment. Vehicle parts are cleaned without the use of harmful chemicals. A variety of innovative measures minimize water and energy consumption. And emissions of paint thinner and other volatile organic compounds have been greatly reduced. In fact, all four of Suzuki's plants in Japan have achieved certification in accordance with ISO14001-the global standard for environmentally safe production.