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Suzuki shows Kizashi 3 concept

Suzuki shows Kizashi 3 concept

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Third in a line of concepts designed to move the Suzuki brand into the performance and luxury markets, the Kizashi 3 was unveiled this morning in New York. The first two Kizashi concepts came at Frankfurt and Tokyo late last year, and all three feature a similar futuristic design language.

Behind the aggressively styled grille sits a 300hp 3.5L V6 that uses plated cylinders developed in Suzuki's motorcycle and World Rally Championship race teams. Twenty-one inch, nine-spoke wheels wrapped in low-profile rubber at each corner add to the futuristic look. A paddle-shifted six-speed autobox gives a combination of sporty feel and commuting ease. The metallic 'Kizashi Silver' finish is a first for the series, the previous cars being red and white.

Alongside the debut, Suzuki announced it will be producing a performance sedan 'derived from the Concept Kizashi 3 design.' The new Kizashi-based production sedan will become the flagship vehicle for Suzuki. To be produced at a plant that is currently being built, the new sport sedan will arrive in North America by 2010.

Suzuki has put up a micro-site for the Kizashi 3 concept that features a gallery, specs, and two videos, including the New York show reveal and the Kizashi 3 in action.

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Comments (12)

  1. By mlevere1992 Posted: 3/20/2008 11:48am PDT

    It looks like they took elements from the G73 sedan, Lexus and BMW 3 series headlights.
     
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  2. By chris Posted: 3/20/2008 11:48am PDT

    mazda 6 just got one upped.
     
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  3. By ohmy Posted: 3/20/2008 11:51am PDT

    looks production ready, should be a good seller jus based on its looks alone
     
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  4. By bambam Posted: 3/20/2008 9:56pm PDT

    It just lost its unique feeling. Now its a bit of everything.
    if it fits the Suzuki price management then it well do very well
     
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  5. By bambam Posted: 3/20/2008 10:21pm PDT

    its good for production. it should be a killer if you price it around the civic or your normal pricing range, which is a bit lower.
     
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  6. By Leland Posted: 3/21/2008 8:32am PDT

    Nice...until the profile. It's not a Suzuki only problem though...it's a European problem :P They seem to not have the common sense to stay out of the road, thus causing regulations for ugly front bumper proportions..uh I mean pedestrian safety. Some brands are hiding it better than others though.
     
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  7. By Tony Posted: 3/21/2008 4:08pm PDT

    This is beautiful. Suzuki needs this big time. Only problem is can they make it reliable?
     
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  8. By Big T Posted: 3/21/2008 11:56pm PDT

    Wow that is unique
     
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  9. By jane Posted: 3/22/2008 2:32am PDT

    to me its one of the sexiest looking cars.
    "Suzuki has already announced that it will produce three variants of the Kizashi — a wagon, CUV and sedan." Can anyone verify this claim. I read it here
    http://carnoise.blogspot.com/2008/03/suzuki-kizashi-3-concept-at-2008-new.html
     
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  10. By visar Posted: 3/31/2008 6:55am PDT

    Wow. That's all I can say. I think that after dull cars like Grand Vitara and SX4, this is a pure beauty and beast at the same time.
     
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  11. By desig Posted: 4/2/2008 1:17am PDT

    Suzuki's gettin ambitious these days.. The suzuki badge looks suprizingly good on this "luxurious" type car. Man i never thought i would see the day when a Suzy would compete with 3-series!
     
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  12. By Sir Yappie Posted: 4/2/2008 6:53pm PDT

    brand stigma will stop this car being the success it deserves to be !
     
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