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#3 of 12 Re: 2010 Suzuki Kizashi [whwong] by mandi79 Aug 19, 2009 (7:18 am)
Replying to: whwong (Aug 18, 2009 7:40 am) I think that if Suzuki wants to appeal to their customers during this time of economic distress then pricing the Kizashi at an afforable price would be the best.   Mandi Replies to this message: mikemartin (Sep 22, 2009 10:23 pm)
#4 of 12 Any updates? by dodgeman07 Sep 17, 2009 (10:02 pm)
Anybody heard of a release date?   Engine options?   Pricing?
#5 of 12 Re: 2010 Suzuki Kizashi [mandi79] by mikemartin Sep 22, 2009 (10:23 pm)
Replying to: mandi79 (Aug 19, 2009 7:18 am) Industry whisper rumor has it that the Kizashi will be MSRP'ed at 17k to 18k for base models, which are actually fairly well equipped, and loaded models will run near 26k with every option.   If true, that will probably mean actual pricing of 14.5k to 21k.
#6 of 12 Consumer Reports Blog: First impression: Suzuki Kizashi by joeg1 Oct 09, 2009 (3:24 am)
First impression: Suzuki Kizashi, October 6, 2009. Replies to this message: mikemartin (Oct 15, 2009 10:28 am)
#7 of 12 Re: Consumer Reports Blog: First impression: Suzuki Kizashi [joeg1] by mikemartin Oct 15, 2009 (10:28 am)
Replying to: joeg1 (Oct 09, 2009 3:24 am) The link you posted doesn't work.   Consumer Reports has rgiven the Kizashi a really terrible review. I am a little surprised, but maybe I shouldn't be.
#8 of 12 Once again Suzuki shoots itself in the foot. by pharmboy3 Oct 16, 2009 (11:13 am)
Such a better looking car than the TSX! So much potential...   First they tempt us by saying it will have a class leading +200 hp, only to find it is 185/180 hp. Same thing for the still unapproved V6. At first it was 300 hp in the show car, but now talk of 260hp? Other similar sporty cars have 270-300hp, so Suzuki comes up short again.   If Suzuki wants to compete, the performance/numbers has to be competitive. We know that the GM sourced V6 is capable of 306hp on regular gas in the CTS, so if Suzuki just takes the XL-7 into the Kizashi, then they don't approve their image at all. This does not bode well for the car company in the US.   I just don't understand how the parent company can develop the fastest road motorcycle (Hayabusa) and yet can't make a decent car engine. Hello, Honda & Yamaha can do it, and Yamaha don't even make cars! They have a beautiful car with a weak heart (engine). So, do they want their new car to have a heart like the Chevy Malibu (252 hp) or that of the CTS (306hp)?   This car has the perfect dimensions, similar to the 328/A4/TSX, but they need an practical image car.   Another point to Suzuki, put the XL-7 v6 into the Grand Vitara. Where the hell did they come up with a modern 3.2L v6 with less power then a defunct Isuzu Rodeo. Look at what happened to Isuzu... Replies to this message: mikemartin (Oct 17, 2009 6:47 am) gregg_vw (Oct 17, 2009 1:37 pm)
#9 of 12 Re: Once again Suzuki shoots itself in the foot. [pharmboy3] by mikemartin Oct 17, 2009 (6:47 am)
Replying to: pharmboy3 (Oct 16, 2009 11:13 am) From Consumer Reports:   We briefly drove a high end Kizashi with 18-inch wheels and all the bells and whistles. Bottom line: We were not impressed. The 2.4-liter engine mated to the CVT isn’t the most cultured powertrain out there. The ride is rather stiff, and the steering, in our judgment, has very little European inspiration, if at all. The interior is nothing special, but the cabin has a pleasing appearance and decent seats.   Very bad news.   Link: Consumer Reports Replies to this message: gregg_vw (Oct 17, 2009 1:37 pm)
#10 of 12 Re: Once again Suzuki shoots itself in the foot. [mikemartin] by gregg_vw Oct 17, 2009 (1:37 pm)
Replying to: mikemartin (Oct 17, 2009 6:47 am) That's one take, Mike. Autoblog had a completely different impression:   http://www.autoblog.com/2009/10/16/2010-suzuki-kizashi-first-drive/   I don't think you can conclude much from the CR blurb...and they were not comparing it to the competition with testing equipment. At least autoblog drove a few others for comparison, even if they didn't do a real test.   No matter what, the Kizashi has the advantage of being the trimmest mid-size sedan, providing the room without the bulk. It looks like it is priced better than most too.
#11 of 12 And here's another one by gregg_vw Oct 18, 2009 (7:56 am)
http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/Drives/FullTests/articleId=159086
#12 of 12 And another begs to differ with CR by gregg_vw Oct 18, 2009 (8:08 am)
http://blogs.thecarconnection.com/marty-blog/1036728_first-drive-2010-suzuki-kiz- ashi

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