Suzuki Kizashi first look

I looked at it, but it's somewhat underpowered and the reliability ratings for it were low. So I bought a Hyundai Sonata Turbo last night, which allows me to have my cake and eat it too. It's a 4 cylinder with more power than all the other V-6's in its class and it gets 33mpg highway. It basically doubles the fuel economy from my old V-8 SUV that I eagerly unloaded to the dealer. Who says saving gas can't be fun?
Suzuki Kizashi


Suzuki Kizashi


Suzuki Kizashi


Suzuki Kizashi


Suzuki Kizashi


Suzuki Kizashi


Suzuki Kizashi


Suzuki Kizashi


Suzuki Kizashi


Suzuki Kizashi


Suzuki Kizashi


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Suzuki Kizashi concept gallery

This Suzuki would have probably been the car of the year if Suzuki had a larger advertising budget. The truth be told that the S is a sleeper. Starting at under $20,000 for a well equipped base model and $26,000 for a loaded Sport version, these sedans are comfortable, fun to drive, and we squeezed out over 32 mpg in our extended stay with the Kisashi (Kee-Zah-Shee).
Suzuki Kizashi concept


Suzuki Kizashi concept


Suzuki Kizashi concept


Suzuki Kizashi concept


Suzuki Kizashi concept


Suzuki Kizashi concept


Suzuki Kizashi concept


Suzuki Kizashi concept


Suzuki Kizashi concept


Suzuki Kizashi concept


Suzuki Kizashi concept



Why extended? Because the horrendous weather that was pelting the area was making testing difficult. Nevertheless, despite the snow and rain the Kizashi always felt sure footed and safe.
 We were hard pressed to tell we weren’t driving an Audi or Accra based on its fit, finish, and handling dynamics. Okay, we exaggerate a little, but if you like to drive, and not be driven, this Suzuki is much more enjoyable than the traditional sedans.

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Suzuki Reportedly Cancels 2010 Kizashi Sedan

According to a report in Japan's daily business newspaper, Nikkei, Suzuki has 'shelved plans' to introduce the production version of the Kizashi concept vehicle series. Suzuki's planned midsize sedan, blueprints of which had been leaked into the internet last September, was supposed to debut in 2009 with sales starting in early 2010. Not surprisingly, the article in Nikkei supports that the reason why Suzuki has (allegedly) postponed the presentation of its Mazda6 and Honda Accord rival, is the sharp deterioration in global auto sales.

The Nikkei report also said that Suzuki will push back plans to open new plants in Russia and Thailand in 2010.

Even though we have no reason to doubt Nikkei's report, we would like to hear an official announcement from Suzuki before we make any conclusions, especially in what concerns the future of the Kizashi.

Source: Nikkei (Sub. Req)