2010 Suzuki Kizashi unveiled
By Andrew C., 30 Aug, 2010. 0 Comments
2010 Suzuki Kizashi
Kizashi, Suzuki's new sports saloon available in two- and four-wheel drive, goes on sale later this year. Based on the Concept Kizashi of 2007, the car will initially feature a 2.4-litre DOHC inline four-cylinder engine. The unit is linked to a six-speed manual transmission or a continuously variable transmission (CVT) with paddle shift. A hybrid version will soon join its lineup. Suzuki tested the Kizashi at the rural roads of England and at Germany's Nurburgring racetrack, proving that it is both sporty and comfortable. The suspension is multi-link at the rear, constructed of aluminum, and the car has 18-in. alloys at each corner. Compared to the concept car, the production Kizashi is far less radical. The front end is similar to that of the Volkswagen Jetta while the rear is curved and unadventurous. Overall length is 4650mm and width is 1820mm. The car has standard sports seats and a smart swooping dashboard. Safety equipment includes eight standard airbags, ESP, anti-lock brakes, projector beam headlamps and a tire pressure monitoring system. Coinciding with the sale of the Kizashi this year are a crossover and an estate.
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