Archive for the ‘Suzuki News’ 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.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has announced a recall of 73 2011 and 2012 Suzuki Equator pickup trucks.

“Some of the bolts that connect the engine oil cooler and the engine oil filter to the engine in these vehicles may have been manufactured to below specification strength,” said NHTSA in its recalls summary of the problem. “As a result, the bolt may break at the oil filter attachment point and can cause an engine oil leak. If there is an engine oil leak, the engine oil pressure would drop and the engine could seize, increasing the risk of a crash.”

An identical problem with the Nissan Frontier—because the Frontier and Equator are identical vehicles under the hood—was identified by the NHTSA earlier this month.

Suzuki dealers will replace the connector bolts. The recall is expected to begin on January 19. Owners can contact Suzuki at (714) 996-7040.

Need to bring your truck in for bolt replacement? Looking for your own Suzuki vehicle? Browse our new inventory, pre-owned vehicles, 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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After conducting a long-term road test over multiple years, Motor Trend finally has its verdict on the 2010 Suzuki Kizashi. As expected, they weren’t disappointed.

While there is room for improvement for every vehicle tested, it’s clear that the the Kizashi is in a class all its own as a “best kept secret”. Calling it  a “cure for the common mid-size sedan”, editors praised the Kizashi for its “fun-factor” with its extraordinary handling, acceleration, and comfort in the driver’s seat. They also mentioned the spacious and premium feel of the interior, which has tremendous luxury appeal and adds value to the Kizashi’s bargain starting price of $18,999.

Dimensionally, it looks and feels more Corolla than Camry, even though it’s as wide as the latter. This is a good thing because, although the Kizashi is no compact, it feels like one; it’s very easy to maneuver through narrow streets, alleys, parking lots. – Associate Road Test Editor Carlos Lago

We’re thrilled that Motor Trend has continued to recognize the Kizashi as one of the premium mid-size sedans on the market, and we would love to take you for a test drive in one of our brand new models in stock!

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