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Basic Specs
| Base Price | $18,999 |
| Drivetrain | Front Wheel Drive |
| Curb Weight (lbs) | TBD |
| City (MPG) | 21 |
| Hwy (MPG) | 31 |
| Horsepower | 185@6500 |
| Torque (lb-ft) | 180@6000 |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 |
| Length (in.) | 183.1 |
| Width (in.) | 71.7 |
| Height (in.) | 58.3 |
The Suzuki Kizashi sedan is the first of its kind for the Japanese automaker, offering all-wheel-drive and a large passenger area. The Kizashi features bold and sporty styling inside and out, and delivers a fantastic value compared to other sedans in the class.
The track-tuned suspension has been designed to compete with the more performance-oriented offerings in the mid-size sedan segment. Suzuki even delivered high-end Akebono-sourced brakes and optional 18-inch alloy wheels wrapped in performance rubber to really provide a sporty feel and function.
Inside, the Kizashi offers cloth or leather seats, as well as a 425-watt Rockford Fosgate audio system with iPod connectivity and Bluetooth capability. Eight airbags, ABS and stability control will be standard across the lineup.
Standard features for the basic "S" Kizashi include a six-speed manual, eight airbags, push-button start, dual-zone climate control, a nine-speaker audio system, EPS stability control, ABS, projector beam headlights, power windows, doors and mirrors, and ambient footwell lighting.
A CVT transmission can be added to the S for an added charge.
The Kizashi SE, with a CVT as standard, will run a few grand more than the Kizashi S but adds P215/55R17 tires on alloy wheels, power driver's seat with 10-way adjustment and three-position memory, and a leather wrapped parking break handle and steering wheel with cruise control.
The sporty GTS model, available in six-speed manual or performance tuned CVT with steering wheel paddle shifters, starts only slightly higher on the price front. This "hot" setup is good for a zero-to-60 sprint of just 7.4 seconds with front wheel drive. It includes a 425 watt Rockford Fosgate audio system with 10 speakers, Bluetooth streaming audio capability, hands-free calling with voice command, P235/45R18 tires, fog lights and power moon roof. If you are looking for a sporty, technology-packed sedan on a budget -- this is likely the model for you.
The comfort-oriented SLS model comes in about one-hundred dollars lower than the sporty GTS and features leather seats, power passenger seat, heated front seats, auto dimming rear view mirror, a universal garage door opener, heated outside mirrors, automatic rain sensing wipers, automatic headlamps and rear proximity sensors with audible warning.
All-wheel-drive is a $1,250 option available on every trim level, but is available only with the CVT transmission. Interestingly, the AWD system can actually be switched off to allow power to only go to the front wheels, presumably for a marginal fuel and wear-and-tear savings. Suzuki says the system is based heavily on its i-AWD system in the smaller SX4.
The Kizashi is good for a zero-to-60 time of 8.3 seconds with the AWD and CVT drivetrain.
Across the lineup, motivation comes courtesy of a 2.4-liter, dual overhead cam four-cylinder engine. The Kizashi's engine delivers 185 horsepower at 6,500 rpm with the manual transmission, and 180 hp at 6,000 rpm in the CVT transmission. Both the manual transmission and the CVT are good for 170 foot pound of torque at 4,000 rpm.
The Kizashi comes with a fairly wide-range of drivetrain and wheel configurations, and the EPA ratings vary accordingly. Both the FWD six-speed and CVT base S variants return 21 city, and 31 highway mpg with the standard wheels. Opting for the SE FWD will take city fuel economy to 23 mpg, 30 highway. The Sport GTS with FWD and a manual transmission comes in at 20 city, 29 highway mpg, while the SLS models come in at 23 city, 30 highway.
Add AWD to the S, fuel goes to 23 city, 30 highway thanks to the CVT transmission. the SE with AWD goes to 22 city, 29 highway, the same rating found on all remaining AWD-equipped trim levels.
Key Competitors
As a relatively driver-focused vehicle, the Kizashi competes with sporty mid-size sedans like the larger but still athletic Mazda Mazda6. Those looking at the Kizashi for its available all-wheel-drive should also consider the four season-friendly Ford Fusion and Subaru Legacy.
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- General
- Body Style: Sedan
- Size: Midsize
- Market Segment: Standard
- Weight: TBD
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- Exterior
- Length: 183.1 in.
- Width: 71.7 in.
- Height: 58.3 in.
- Wheelbase: 106.3 in.
- Ground Clearance: 5.7 in.
- Front Track: 61.6 in.
- Rear Track: 61.6 in.
- Weight Distribution: TBD
- Drag Coefficient: TBD
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- Interior - General
- Seats: 5
- Passenger Volume: TBD
- Cargo Volume: TBD
- Cargo Volume (Seats Folded): TBD
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- Interior - Front Row
- Volume: TBD
- Leg Room: 41.7 in.
- Head Room: 39.3 in.
- Shoulder Room: 55.5 in.
- Hip Room: 53.1 in.
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- Interior - Second Row
- Volume: TBD
- Leg Room: 35.6 in.
- Head Room: 37.0 in.
- Shoulder Room: 54.6 in.
- Hip Room: 52.1 in.
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- Propulsion
- Fuel Type: Gas
- Engine Type: 2.4L I4
- Power: 185 hp @ 6500 rpm
- Torque: 180 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm
- Transmission: 6-Speed Manual
- Highway Fuel Economy: 31 mpg
- City Fuel Economy: 21 mpg
- Forced Induction: None
- Direct Injection: No
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- Chassis
- Layout: Front Wheel Drive
- Front Suspension: Strut-Type
- Rear Suspension: Multi-Link
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- Wheels
- Front: 16" Steel
- Front Tires: 215/60-16
- Rear: 16" Steel
- Rear Tires: 215/60-16
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- Trailering & Hauling
- Trailer Weight: TBD
- Payload: N/A
- Tongue Weight: TBD
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