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The All NEW Kizashi

“Kizashi” is a Japanese word meaning “a sign of great things to come”. And the new Kizashi more than lives up to its name by embodying Suzuki’s forward-looking approach to carmaking and simultaneously hinting at what’s still to come from one of the most innovative carmakers in the world.

All told, the Kizashi can be seen as a great new stimulant: It stimulates new choice in the sedan. It stimulates engaged driving. It stimulates the kind of lifestyle enjoyment that Suzuki envisages with its “Way of Life!” philosophy. And its development has stimulated the Suzuki DNA in a thrilling new way.

Suzuki developed it with emphasis on five key points:
• a combination of sportiness and elegance in its design
• a further evolution of the European-tuned handling delivered by the Swift and SX4
• smoothness and quietness befitting a vehicle in this class
• superior engine performance and fuel efficiency
• stability realized by a further evolution of Suzuki’s i-AWD system

Thanks to this approach, the Kizashi delivers a consistently high level of excitement to everyone who drives it.

Exterior

Seen from the front, the Kizashi is distinguished by a wide stance (overall width: 1,820mm) and by a three-dimensionally curved bonnet line that creates a strong visual presence and an impression of forward motion. The headlamps complement the look of width thanks to a design that incorporates rings shaped like diagonally sliced bamboo. And the front grille communicates sportiness and refinement by means of a three-dimensional mesh design with a smoked-look finish.
The Kizashi’s side view combines a long wheelbase (2,700mm) with one of the most modest overall lengths in the class (4,650mm). Taut shoulder lines run from nose to tail over contours whose volume gives a sense of dynamism and refinement without any need for superfluous character lines. A bold, aggressive stance is complemented by available 18-inch aluminium wheels. And a sense of dynamism and quality is conveyed by details that include chrome-plated bezels on the turn-signal lamps, piano-black garnishes on the B-pillars, and glossy black beltline mouldings.
Further expressions of sportiness and elegance can be seen at the rear of the Kizashi. The rear combination lamps have a cylindrical theme that matches the look of the headlamps and gives an impression of depth and softness. Stainless-steel exhaust covers reflect inspiration from Suzuki’s motorcycle designs. The boot lid is both slim and rigid thanks to an advanced joining technique known as laser brazing (a first among Suzuki cars). And a brush-stroke-style “Kizashi” emblem gives a sense of dynamism and Japanese tradition.

Interior

In the cabin, Suzuki’s expertise in compact-car space efficiency is reflected in proportions that optimize roominess and comfort by extracting the greatest possible benefit from the extra space afforded by the sedan dimensions. The interior design yields a contemporary, upscale feel in line with the Kizashi’s performance characteristics.
Driving enthusiasts will appreciate the sporty, elegant instrument panel, and customers seeking luxury will be pleased with appointments that include high-quality upholstery (either leather or densely woven fabric created by Japanese experts) and an automatic air conditioner with independent left/right climate control.

Performance

Power in the Kizashi comes from a 2.4-litre DOHC inline-four petrol engine that combines potent performance (maximum output: North America 138kW/6,500rpm, Others 131kW/6,500rpm. maximum torque: 230N･m/4,000rpm) with fuel efficiency. Customers can choose between a CVT, which further promotes fuel economy without detracting from the driving experience, and a six-speed manual transmission that’s tuned for true driving enthusiasts.
An exceptionally rigid steel unibody forms the basis for great handling and a smooth ride. Straight underfloor members and comprehensively reinforced joints play an important role in promoting torsional rigidity, and reinforced pillars contribute to rigidity above the belt line. Engine mounts and suspension mounts are also keys to the body’s high rigidity. Reinforced MacPherson-strut front suspension and multilink rear suspension afford crisp, nimble handling with excellent stability and low chassis vibration. The suspension subframes contribute to levels of quietness and ride comfort. In line with the Kizashi’s position as Suzuki’s flagship model, NVH levels are uncommonly low thanks not only to superior body rigidity and suspension efficiency but also to sound-insulating and -absorbing materials.
The Kizashi’s performance and handling reflect the benefits of testing and tuning conducted in diverse conditions around the world: Engineers put the Kizashi through cold-weather trials in Minnesota and hot-weather trials in Death Valley. They honed the car’s handling on challenging country roads in the United Kingdom and on autobahns and the Nürburgring in Germany.

Safety

Standard active-safety equipment includes an anti-lock braking system, electronic braking-force distribution, and an ESP®* with traction control that heightens driver confidence by promoting stability during cornering manoeuvres, acceleration, and emergency manoeuvres and on slippery roads. Bumper-integrated parking sensors are also standard equipments on the SDLX/Sport grade Kizashi.
The Kizashi’s has a light, energy-absorbing body in which structures that absorb and disperse impact energy are combined with a deformation-resisting cabin. The front seats have three-point seatbelts with pretensioners and force limiters. And further protection is afforded by extensive airbags (six to eight depending on market).