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Suzuki Kizashi

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The Car Guide rating 4.0/5 77% Detailed ratings

Price $27,995 – $32,995 Payments

Fuel consumption 6.7 – 9.3 L/100km

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As Suzuki’s leading model, the Kizashi sedan is now available in three trim levels. The SX is the only one equipped with AWD, as the S and Sport come with FWD. All are powered by the same 2.4L 4-cylinder engine found in the Suzuki Grand Vitara. The Sport variant gets a 6-speed manual gearbox while the other two share the same CVT. The Kizashi is one of the best car ever made by Suzuki.

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2012 Suzuki Kizashi – The prestige Suzuki

You don’t exactly have to have your finger on the pulse of the automobile industry to know that Suzuki has seen better days. Over the last two years, the manufacturer’s Canadian division has been put through the ringer. In addition to adopting a code of silence on their new products, …January 18, 2012

2011 Suzuki Kizashi: The Sedan That's Just Right

In a world populated by bland, cookie cutter commuter cars, Suzuki’s have always been standouts. From the odd, three-cylinder, turbocharged Sprint to the four-wheel drive SX4 to the company’s tiny, Jeep-like LJ80, Suzuki has perpetually marched to the beat of a different drum. And so it is with this new …March 20, 2011

The 2011 Suzuki Kizashi: The first real mid-size Suzuki

Last fall, Suzuki launched its first mid-size sedan, the oddly named Kizashi. Those in the know will tell you that Suzuki already had a funny-named product in the Verona (2004-2006), which was a Chevrolet Epica, which in turn was actually a lowly Daewoo. Basically, the Verona faded into anonymity. As …June 9, 2010

2010 Suzuki Kizashi: The best Suzuki yet, but…

Suzuki has always been something of an enigma to me. It’s one of the best and largest motorcycle manufacturers in the world, and they produce excellent outboard motors and ATV. In most of these categories, this Japanese giant is among the best, if not the best. However, its history in …November 3, 2009

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Osamu Suzuki, Longtime Chair of Japan's Suzuki, Dies Aged 94

Osamu Suzuki, who grew small-car specialist Suzuki Motor into an international brand with huge successes in India, died Wednesday at age 94 after bouts with cancer, the company said Friday. Under the charismatic businessman's four-decade leadership through 2021, the firm's sales grew more than 10-fold. Born on January 30, 1930, …December 27, 2024

Japanese Automakers Including Toyota Hit by Testing Scandal

Toyota said Monday it had suspended domestic shipments of three car models after falling foul of government certification rules along with its Japanese rivals Honda , Mazda , Suzuki and Yamaha. The transport ministry told the companies to stop delivering certain models within Japan after they reported failures to follow …June 3, 2024

Suzuki Misano Unveiled as Stunning Roofless EV Roadster

Japanese manufacturer Suzuki stopped selling new automobiles in Canada after the 2014 model year, but overseas the brand continues to evolve and isn’t afraid to be bold. Want a beautiful example? Have a look at this unique EV roadster concept Suzuki has just unveiled in a partnership with the European …May 3, 2021

Suzuki Looks for New Buyers With the iV-4 Concept

It is very unfortunate that the automotive division of Japanese automaker withdrew from the North American market because since then all we’ve seen from them are more interesting vehicles. In Geneva it was the new SX4 and yesterday, in Frankfurt, they unveiled the concept N-4 - a compact type crossover …September 11, 2013

Return of the Suzuki Cappuccino?

Since its 2012 withdrawal from the North American automotive market, the Japanese manufacturer Suzuki continues to amaze us. First, with the unveiling of a new SX4 model at Geneva, whose silhouette is very nice and then again with development of the future Grand Vitara which could be unveiled in Frankfurt. August 15, 2013

Suzuki to discontinue new automobile sales in Canada

Suzuki Canada Inc. (“SCI”) is announcing today that it will realign its business operations to focus on the long-term growth of its Motorcycle, ATV & Marine Division in Canada and will begin the process of transitioning out of the automobile business in Canada. Earlier this year Suzuki Motor Corporation of …March 26, 2013

'Business as usual' in Canada despite restructuring in U.S.: Suzuki Canada

RICHMOND HILL, Ont. _ It remains ``business as usual'' for Suzuki in Canada despite a decision by its counterpart in the United States to discontinue auto sales and seek court protection from its creditors while it focuses on other products. "Suzuki Canada has no current plans to discontinue automobile sales …November 8, 2012

American Suzuki Motor Corp. Withdraws From U.S. Market Under Banner of Bankruptcy

It has been a long time coming, but it is finally official: Suzuki will be withdrawing from the U.S. automotive market. The move has been executed under Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, which will help the car company perform an organized escape from America. Suzuki will no longer be selling cars …November 6, 2012

Suzuki to Participate at the Tokyo Motor Show

Initially, word was the Japanese automaker Suzuki would once again be absent from the roster at the Tokyo Motor Show, which is running from December 3-11. But lo! It seems that all is well that ends well, and Suzuki will participate in the event after all. Not only that, but …November 28, 2011

Suzuki Recalls Grand Vitara, XL-7

Typically, Suzuki typifies the Japanese automaker’s mindset: better reliability through engineering. Anyone that has had the pleasure of owning, operating, or working on one of the small Japanese firm’s automobiles can attest to that. Be it the result of their famous motorcycle division’s attention to detail or a longstanding tradition …June 17, 2010

Suzuki Halts XL7 Production

Suzuki’s XL7 crossover is quite simply a terribly unsuccessful vehicle. A joint venture shared with General Motors, the XL7 is essentially a slightly modified variant of the Chevrolet Equinox. Itself a slow seller, the uglier XL7 has been nearly a complete failure for a company now known for their excellent …May 13, 2009

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2011 Suzuki Kizashi

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The Car Guide rating 77%

Pros

Superior road handling
Heated seats are factory standard
Pretty exterior, except the grille
Very effective two-mode AWD system

Cons

No manual transmission with the AWD
Barely enough power
The brand ranks last on quality surveys
Tight trunk
No leading-edge technology

Driving	10/10
Safety	7/10
Interior	7/10
Reliability	6/10
Winter driving	8/10
Comfort	8/10

What's new in 2012

Kizashi S and Sport unveiled during 2011

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Recalls

Seats And Restraints
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