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2010 suzuki kizashi sedan spy october 015

The Kizashi debuts as a sedan but a crossover and wagon are expected to join the lineup

The Kizashi debuts as a sedan but a crossover and wagon are expected to join the lineup

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Suzuki has released three very different concept vehicles in the past 12 months, all grouped under the same ‘Kizashi’ heading. The most recent of these was the Kizashi 3, a stylish sedan concept unveiled at March’s New York Auto Show that was the closest of the three show cars to resembling anything close to a regular production vehicle.

A prototype for the new sedan was spotted recently testing in the U.S., and now we have the first image of the actual production version, which was snapped at a recent press event.

Suzuki has described the Kizashi as being a sporty sedan designed to compete with other mid-sized cars such as the Honda Accord and Toyota Camry. The car sits on a 4,650mm platform, which is 165mm shorter than a Camry, but its wheelbase is longer to accommodate more interior space.

The engine lineup will include two gasoline engines displacing 2.3L and 3.6L, and a 2.0L turbodiesel. Front wheel drive will be standard although an AWD option will be available for some models. A paddle-shifted six-speed automatic will also be offered.

The Kizashi will be manufactured at a brand new plant in Japan and will first be launched in Japan and the U.S. early next year. Other variants, including a hatchback and wagon, will likely be launched in Europe soon after the launch of the sedan. Stay tuned for an update as all the official info and images are scheduled to be released tomorrow.
Via: Jalopnik
2010 Suzuki Kizashi spy shots

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Comments (6)

  1. ma_brick avatar brick Posted: 7/30/2009 2:21am PDT

    Looks like Suzuki has hired someone from the Hyundai styling department. This has styling aspects that resemble 3/4 cars already on the road.
     
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  2. ma_mitzo avatar mitzo Posted: 7/30/2009 8:29am PDT

    We need another generic large sedan? Why doesn't Suzuki go and claim back its title as the small car expert and sell us the award-winning Swift that is available everywhere else in the world?
     
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  3. ma_saabfan avatar saabfan Posted: 7/30/2009 12:07pm PDT

    Oh my it looks like Audi front end.
     
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  4. ma_NoNameDenton avatar NoNameDenton Posted: 7/30/2009 12:17pm PDT

    Not very Earth shattering
     
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  5. ma_Saabaru5 avatar Saabaru5 Posted: 7/30/2009 2:49pm PDT

    For a Suzuki, I can dig it! I think it's about time they go a little larger with their cars. This one has the best styling of any other Suzuki to date, in my opinion. Plus I think it looks better than most of the other midsize cars out there, and for the price Suzuki will be asking, I would much prefer the Suzuki. I do think that the headlights resemble the headlights of the new Passat CC though, not to mention the whole front clip...
     
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  6. By  glucosamine sulfate Posted: 12/23/2009 10:09pm PST

    surely the best from Suzuki thus far. Waiting for this one to launch in India. I am sure this will do better in other countries too.
     
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