Archive for the ‘Kizashi’ Category

Last year, Suzuki aired (in select markets), a memorable, dialogue-free ad featuring a good-looking man, the all-wheel drive Suzuki Kizashi, and evil snowmen. Evil, red-eyed snowmen who believed—wrongly, of course—that throwing snowballs at the expertly-balanced sedan would somehow throw its driver off-course and…well, we never find out because of course the Kizashi is the victor.

After spending a reported $200,000 to air the “Wicked Winter Weather” ad in 2011, Suzuki has revealed that a 2012 Kizashi ad spot will be aired during Super Bowl XLVI. Like last year’s ad, this year’s will air in select markets. Any other details, however, are being held close to the vest. In a photo released to AutoBlog.com, we see a parka-clad person standing outside an igloo, waving goodbye to another parka-clad person being pulled by a sled dog team. The mountains surrounding the pair are impressive.

We’ll see how impressive the ad is on February 5. In the meantime, if you’re looking for your own Suzuki Kizashi or other quality new or pre-owned vehicle, browse our new inventory, pre-owned inventory, and internet specials 24/7 at gladstonesuzuki.com.

Car and Driver Magazine Wraps up Kizashi Test Drive Over 10 months and 42,000 miles later, after initial skepticism, the auto magazine’s editors call the Kizashi “the best Suzuki sedan [they’ve] ever seen, bar none.”

Suzuki Makes a Strong (and Cute) Showing at the Tokyo Motor Show Three concept cars – the Q, the Regina, and the Swift EV Hybrid, debuted in Japan last month.

MotorcycleUSA.com Contributing Editor Frank Melling Discusses His Experience with the Suzuki V-Strom 1000 After riding the bike (both in touring and racing) with his wife Carol for three years, Melling remains pleased with the bike’s smooth ride and impressive fuel economy.

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Suzuki has had a very successful year in 2011, offering a small lineup of premium vehicles that offer tremendous value for our customers. Looking back at this success reveals one Suzuki model that made an especially big splash in the industry: the 2011 Suzuki Kizashi.

Starting at $18,999, the Kizashi offers a wide range of safety, performance, and luxury features that is often absent from its competitors in the same price range. For safety, the Kizashi features 8 standard airbags, which meets the new side-impact crash standards required by manufacturers in 2014. It also includes award-winning Akebono brakes and was named a ‘Top Safety Pick’ by IIHS.

Luxury and performance also make the Kizashi stand out from the rest. It is equipped with an Autobahn-tuned 5-link suspension for excellent handling and a smooth ride, and has proven its ability to outcorner high-end models like the Audi A4 and Mercedes C300. For standard features, you’ll find several convenient aspects that you won’t find in competitors like standard TouchFree Smart Key, standard dual-zone automatic climate control, and a more quiet and peaceful idle than the Mercedes C300.

We are thrilled about what the Kizashi has to offer to our customers and it is truly one of the very best values on the market today. If you would like to schedule a test drive for the Kizashi, we would love to take you for a ride. Give us a call at 877-630-8711 today!

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Think Honda and Toyota are still at the top of the sport sedan category? Think again!

Suzuki highlighted many of the awards received by the consumer-favorite Kizashi in the latest version of the Suzuki Newsletter. For both 2010 and 2011, the Kizashi has won AutoPacific’s vehicle satisfaction award. The award was determined by more than 68,000 voters who rated new midsize cars in the United States. In addition to being a Consumer’s Digest Best Buy, the 2011 model was also named Official Safety Car of the Formula 1000 Championship Series and received praise from USA Today as a family favorite in their Midsize Sedan Shootout.

The Kizashi provides the optimal balance between power, fuel economy, features, and style. Under the hood is a L4, 2.4 liter engine that results in great power and fuel efficiency. Interior options include everything you’d expect from a top-rated sedan, including push-button start, iPod capability, cruise control, outside temperature gauge, and folding rear seats for extra cargo space. The exterior includes a remote trunk lid, heated mirrors, and the popular Smartkey feature. Several custom features are also available when you build your own Kizashi right from our website.

We have several brand new 2010 Kizashi models in stock, and we would love to take you for a test drive! Give us a call at 877-630-8711 and we’ll set up a time!

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Attention car enthusiasts! Suzuki will be revealing the newest incarnation of the Kizashi in the form of the Apex concept at the New York Auto Show. What will this Kizashi have that previous models don’t? More speed. As Motor Trend reports, the new turbocharged Kizashi will be capable of up to 300 horsepower – an increase of almost 50% over stock vehicles.

The Suzuki Kizashi has earned accolades for its smart styling, excellent design and enthusiast driving experience from the get go and the Apex promises to take these qualities to a whole new level. The Kizashi’s engine includes a turbocharger huffing 8.5 psi of boost, a dual exhaust system, and a compact water-to-air intercooler to reduce turbo lag.

The Apex is loaded with features which aim to highlight Suzuki’s motorcycle heritage, including HID headlights from the Euro-market Kizashi, LED foglights, and graphics inspired by the GSX-R race motorcycle. Black leather seats with blue Alcantara inserts and “burnt asphalt” alloy wheels add to both the design and performance.

We can’t wait for the Apex to hit the Pavement!

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