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#10 of 217 Re: Once again Suzuki shoots itself in the foot. [mikemartin] by gregg_vw

Oct 17, 2009 (2:37 pm)

Replying to: mikemartin (Oct 17, 2009 7:47 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 217 And here's another one by gregg_vw

Oct 18, 2009 (8:56 am)

http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/Drives/FullTests/articleId=159086

#12 of 217 And another begs to differ with CR by gregg_vw

Oct 18, 2009 (9:08 am)

http://blogs.thecarconnection.com/marty-blog/1036728_first-drive-2010-suzuki-kiz- ashi

#13 of 217 gas mileage by furperson

Dec 08, 2009 (10:50 am)

i know that larger, wider wheels/tires create more drag, but the aprox. 3mpg city and 3mpg hwy reduction for the 18inch wheels over the 16inch wheels seems a bit much. Would anyone like to enlighten me on this topic?
 
otherwise, seems like a great car and i'd consider buying one....

#14 of 217 Whoo... by iluvmysephia1

Jan 24, 2010 (9:49 pm)

I wondered what a red Suzuki Kizashi would look like. Wonder no more. Looks very cool to me. Trouble is I tried to paste it on here and it took up this whole page.
So here's a silver-colored one instead. Just to sort of keep your mental image of the new Suzuki Kizashi ruminating a bit.
 

#15 of 217 mikemartin and anyone else interested... by iluvmysephia1

Jan 30, 2010 (12:29 pm)

in the new Suzuki Kizashi. I was reading one of Suzuki's ads on the Kizashi yesterday at Safeway and Suzuki advertises they will be selling the "Kizashi nicely equipped for $21,200."
 
Did I read that right?
 
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.
 
Above is your comment mikemartin and it turns out that what you said is going to actually be pretty accurate in the real world. Man, I don't know about you but I just grew about $5,000 more interested in this car than I was before reading that ad.

#16 of 217 All right... by iluvmysephia1

Jan 30, 2010 (9:11 pm)

I must be really interested in the 2010 Suzuki Kizashi because I just clicked on that ad and optioned-one out and priced-one out. For a 2010 Suzuki Kizashi GTS in Vivid Red, FWD, 6-speed manual transmission, bluetooth, sunroof and 425-watt Rockford Fosgate stereo, it comes to $23,334. That's MSRP, with no dickering included. I'd want to dicker a tad for this car.
 
425-watt, 10-speaker Rockford-Fosgate premium AM / FM / CD /XM-capable audio system with MP3 playback. My '08 Mitsubishi Lancer GTS has a 650-watt Rockford Fosgate stereo. On this '10 Suzuki Kisashi GTS several of the options are very similar to my '08 Lancer GTS' included options. The one-touch power sunroof is on both cars, the RF stereo, foglights, etc. Wow, I like this Kizashi a lot. I'd get a Vivid Red one or a Metallic Silver one and be really happy with either one of those colors.
 
Reviews are good...Edmunds gave it a very good review. The interior gets very good grades. The ride is tight and taut, but I am used to that with my sport-tuned 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer GTS. I am not only used to a sport-tuned suspension but I think that I want that kind of build from now on. It pays off in the twisties and on the freeway, though over bumpy roads it can be kind of irritating. The 2.4L 180hp 4-cylinder apparently is providing these reviewers with ample power for city and highway driving. And I have now read one reviewer with the 6-speed manual tranny praise the shifter on their Kizashi, saying that it shifts easier than their Audi A4's shifter. Wow. I see no reason for a car of this size that the 2.4L 180hp 4 wouldn't be enough power. This car would look great in Vivid Red or the silver that is shown on the Kizashi in my post above. More on this car later.

#17 of 217 I remain... by iluvmysephia1

Feb 06, 2010 (10:27 pm)

very revved up about this vehicle. I'm thinkin' Mitsubishi just gained some serious competition for my next spending dollar. I'd say I'll wait for Suzuki ta work out da bugs on this brand new Kizashi, but, people aren't encountering any problems with their Kizashi's. And the name Kizashi is fine. It's fine.
 
The car is getting a 9.4 out of 10 rating here in Edmund's Suzuki Kizashi reviews. My fave two reviews were from the guys who bought the Suzuki Kizashi GTS with 6-speed manual tranny's. They're working like champs. I've been wanting to enter the manual tranny world again.
 
Anyhoo...I must go to bed and get some more beautiful rest. But first...here ya go!
 

 
I do like the silver color and the Vivid Red.

#18 of 217 Here's a shot of a 2010 Suzuki Kizashi... by iluvmysephia1

Feb 07, 2010 (9:16 pm)

in Vivid Red. Decent pic if I must say so myself.
 

 
Yeah, I am getting hooked on the "Jetta-like" look the new Kizashi portrays from the front there. The more I read about this new Suzuki the more I like. There's just no need to trade in a nearly new car for a brand new car right now, is there?
 
This car has what I'd call an elegant but sporty look to it. It just screams at me "take me for a spin and push me in to the turns as hard as you'd like!"
 
Humm...iluvmysephia1...you already have a car like that, remember?
 

#19 of 217 Some crash test results for the new 2010 Suzuki... by iluvmysephia1

Mar 01, 2010 (12:50 am)

Kizashi. Not too shabby so far for these tests.
 
NHTSA Crash Test Driver5 stars
NHTSA Crash Test Passenger5 stars
NHTSA Crash Test Side Front5 stars
NHTSA Crash Test Side Rear5 stars
NHTSA Rollover4 stars
IIHS OffsetNot tested
 
The wheels on the GTS model I'm interested in are listed as 18.0 X 8.0 in. painted alloys. They're shown on the Kizashi below. Nice! I feel the painted alloys, with their bright and shiny metallic glow, look great against the silvery finish of Suzuki's Kizashi metallic silver. Which brings up the subject of the Kizashi's main exterior color. I am starting to favor metallic silver over the two available red color offerings, too, for my...ummm...I mean somebody's Kizashi for 2010. Suzuki names this color Platinum Silver Metallic. It is now my front-running color for this car.
 

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