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Suzuki, continued ...
"In developing and naming our newest automotive introduction, the
Japanese word 'Kizashi,' which tells that something great is coming,
seemed appropriate for the vehicle," says Kevin Saito, president,
American Suzuki Motors. "Now that the production model Kizashi has
arrived, we expect the name and the product itself to clearly
demonstrate the bold statement this company knew it would be making
with the debut of this vehicle – while also simultaneously suggesting
what will emerge in the Suzuki lineup as we look ahead to the future."
The
Kizashi sport sedan draws upon Kizashi concept series introduced over
the last two years, was patterned after the design and performance
theme previously illustrated by the three visually compelling and
innovative concept vehicles.
With the production of Kizashi,
Suzuki redefines the traditional performance sedan, which will move the
brand upscale. Additionally, the company’s active and energetic
identity, a core component of the Suzuki brand, is tempered by the
vehicle's overall mission to provide a strong, refined urban
performance.
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Readers Feedback:
That's a really nice looking car! I had seen the concept car at an autoshow already. It was a real looker... very flashy and sleek, but maybe a bit too outlandish for an actual production model. Suzuki did a great job at toning it down while at the same time still leaving alot of the design elements intact. This car will age really well.
One thing that this article didn't mention though is all the engineering that went into this car. There is nothing else like the Kizashi in this catagory of car on the road today!
For starters show me another car in the segment that has: aluminum pistons with low tensile force rings, forged connecting rods, forged crankshaft, timing CHAIN (not a belt), balance shafts, hydraulic valve lifters AND coil-over ignition. There are none.
If you don't know what all that means, trust me, it means this car will be a great performer and is better engineered that anything in its catagory and price level. The prices are going to start around 19k, and go up to 25k for a totally loaded version complete with AWD! To get anything even close to this car you will have to spend ATLEAST 10k to 20K more that you will with Kizashi.
Suzuki tends to put it's money where you can't see it, unlike other brands that sell a fancy interior on a dinosaur chassis. Multi-link fully independent suspension too, no lame-o semi-trailing arms or torsion beams to be found on this car.
Combine all those features w/ the AWD option and there's plenty to differentiate this car from Honda's, Toyota's, VW's and Subaru's, etc.
Comment at 8/18/2009
Suzuki, continued ...
"In developing and naming our newest automotive introduction, the
Japanese word 'Kizashi,' which tells that something great is coming,
seemed appropriate for the vehicle," says Kevin Saito, president,
American Suzuki Motors. "Now that the production model Kizashi has
arrived, we expect the name and the product itself to clearly
demonstrate the bold statement this company knew it would be making
with the debut of this vehicle – while also simultaneously suggesting
what will emerge in the Suzuki lineup as we look ahead to the future."The Kizashi sport sedan draws upon Kizashi concept series introduced over the last two years, was patterned after the design and performance theme previously illustrated by the three visually compelling and innovative concept vehicles.
With the production of Kizashi, Suzuki redefines the traditional performance sedan, which will move the brand upscale. Additionally, the company’s active and energetic identity, a core component of the Suzuki brand, is tempered by the vehicle's overall mission to provide a strong, refined urban performance.
<< PREVIOUS PAGE
Related headlines
$9,000 off a new car? Orange County Chrysler dealers say yes
Orange County auto sales slide harder than U.S.
OC METRO, July issue: '2010 Mercedes-Benz S 400 Hybrid'
UC Irvine Economic Outlook: Grim
'OC METRO Minute,' July 24: UCI Paul Merage School of Business lunch
Readers Feedback:
That's a really nice looking car! I had seen the concept car at an autoshow already. It was a real looker... very flashy and sleek, but maybe a bit too outlandish for an actual production model. Suzuki did a great job at toning it down while at the same time still leaving alot of the design elements intact. This car will age really well.
One thing that this article didn't mention though is all the engineering that went into this car. There is nothing else like the Kizashi in this catagory of car on the road today!
For starters show me another car in the segment that has: aluminum pistons with low tensile force rings, forged connecting rods, forged crankshaft, timing CHAIN (not a belt), balance shafts, hydraulic valve lifters AND coil-over ignition. There are none.
If you don't know what all that means, trust me, it means this car will be a great performer and is better engineered that anything in its catagory and price level. The prices are going to start around 19k, and go up to 25k for a totally loaded version complete with AWD! To get anything even close to this car you will have to spend ATLEAST 10k to 20K more that you will with Kizashi.
Suzuki tends to put it's money where you can't see it, unlike other brands that sell a fancy interior on a dinosaur chassis. Multi-link fully independent suspension too, no lame-o semi-trailing arms or torsion beams to be found on this car.
Combine all those features w/ the AWD option and there's plenty to differentiate this car from Honda's, Toyota's, VW's and Subaru's, etc.
| Comment at 8/18/2009 |
