Visibility in inclement weather is decent too. The HVAC system deletes foggy windshield buildup quickly, and there's a lot of glass to warm up. The front dash and side windows are quite low as well, opening up the sight range in all directions. But the back seats and rear headrests are high, obstructing the rearward view. This is a recurring beef, since I had the same issue with the Swift+.
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| The front dash and side windows of the Aerio are quite low, opening up the sight range in all directions. (Photo: Alexandra Straub, Canadian Auto Press) |
With regards to features, I didn't mind that there is no trunk release button as the Aerio Fastback SX comes standard with power locks, windows, mirrors, steering, and outlet, not to mention remote keyless entry.
But what's with the digital dash display? I am not too keen on this system. First off, it looks tacky. It reminds me of when I was a kid and used to ride around with my brother and his friend in his dad's Chrysler LeBaron convertible. It had a digital dash display which I was fond of, but that was many years ago when anything digital was in. The Aerio's display is in low-tech orange, like a state-of-the-art 1986 IBM PC (DOS I believe they
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| The digital dash display in the Aerio seems dated and tacky in a brand new car. (Photo: Alexandra Straub, Canadian Auto Press) |
The Aerio Fastback SX does come with some handy features though. Being a top-of-the-line version it boasts front ventilated discs and rear drums together with ABS with EBD (electronic brake force distribution). Yes the brakes work well, especially in panic situations, which I fortunately only induced for testing purposes. The tires are 195/55R15 on alloy wheels, better than 14s but not 16s which would have offered up improved performance and looked a load better under that racy bodyside cladding. Suzuki calls this the "Aerio Kit," and it includes a front spoiler, side skirts, a rear air dam and rear spoiler.