Archive for the ‘Kizashi’ Category

Suzuki Motors will be taking the Kizashi to the next level  as it prepares for a global reveal of two new vehicles at the upcoming New York Auto Show. As Rush Lane reports, the newest Kizashi models will attempt to extend the luxury quotient even further than the original.

Suzuki is staying tight-lipped about details, but if the new vehicles are even comparable to the powerful Kizashi Sport, we have something special to look forward to. The Kizashi Sport is a turbocharged version which resulted in an increased total output of 294 bhp, and like the original, has been a hit with reviewers for handling and design.

The 2011 New York Auto Show commences April 22nd and runs through May 1st. Stay tuned for more updates!

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The 2010 Suzuki Kizashi continues to receive great reviews in Motor Trend’s ongoing long-term updates. Not only is the Kizashi scoring major points with its eye-catching style, but the sporty car’s superb handling makes separates it from vehicles in its class.

The Motor Trend fleet model includes an iPod jack and Bluetooth and has accumulated very low maintenance cost as it hits the one-year mark.

The more I drive the Kizashi, the more I like it, especially when you consider that our well-appointed tester stickers for under $23,000, about what you’d spend for an equally powerful and similarly equipped Jetta. – Jonny Lieberman, Motor Trend senior editor

Of all the new vehicles showcased at the Chicago Auto Show, Suzuki will definitely have one of the most unique. As Motor Authority reports, during the show Suzuki will unveil…a motorized sofa. With a whopping 6 horsepower and impressive estimated 37-45 mpgs, the lounger was spawned by the Kizashi Kicks ad campaign that pokes fun at the Audi A4.

This 1970s era sofa commissioned by American Suzuki retains its original synthetic trim finished in a fashionable tan and brown plaid motif. The sofa is complete with small tears and frayed stitching to meet Suzuki’s overall design intent. – Suzuki Motor Corp.

Here’s where is all started. Watch the Suzuki Kizashi compete against the motorized couch in this video:

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Suzuki continued with their Kizashi Kicks campaign, choosing a commercial where the vehicle outruns a mob of angry snowmen to air during the Super Bowl. If you were too enmeshed in the Green Bay vs. Steelers saga to notice, here it is for your enjoyment:

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It’s been awhile since Suzuki announced it was teaming up with Volkswagen, but rumors are just starting about whether or not Suzuki will secure a VW powerplant for the popular Kizashi. Questions surrounding the company partnership has mainly focused on the development of small cars for emerging markets.

According to an article on Green Auto Blog, Suzuki feels that the Kizashi’s only engine, a 2.4-liter DOHC four-cylinder that cranks out 185 horsepower and 170 pound-feet of torque, lacks sufficient power to push the Kizashi to be a top performer in its class and doesn’t allow Suzuki’s sedan to compete in the fuel efficiency wars in the midsize hybrid segment.

Rumor has it that VW may be able to remedy this concern by supplying Suzuki with a V6 engine, a hybrid powertrain or even a diesel mill for use in the Kizashi. This could make for a strong start to a great partnership, but we’ll just have to wait and see until the rumors are confirmed.

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