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Suzuki Kizashi Turbo Concept

HI-RES GALLERY: Suzuki Kizashi Turbo Concept

Die-hard enthusiasts aside, the hot hatch has never taken off in the U.S. the way it did in Europe--but turbocharged sedans have proven successful, as Subaru and Mitsubishi will attest. So the latest concept out of Suzuki, a 290-horsepower turbocharged version of the Kizashi, holds an especially tempting allure of possibility.

So far it's only a concept, but with the V-6's demise due to the collapse of an engine-sharing deal (and the Kizashi Sport's rather disappointing appearance-only package) the possibility of a turbocharged Kizashi carries at least the aroma of reality. It might not end up exactly like the tuner-special concept car, but as long as the engine is near the same and Suzuki pays close attention to the suspension setup, color us highly interested.

The Kizashi Turbo Concept features a 290-horsepower turbo version of the sedan's four-cylinder engine. Boost is provided by a 16G turbocharger, moderated by a Road Race Sleeper blow-off valve, sucking air through a Velocity intake. Custom engine management and new fuel injectors extract the most from the boosted airflow, and an equal-length turbo header helps it keep breathing. Power isn't the only upgrade to the Turbo concept, though.

Suspension upgrades include a set of Road Race sport springs, and Suzuki added a Delta Tech spoiler for (ostensibly) improved high-speed airflow, while 19-inch wheels are wrapped in Dunlop rubber for more grip.

The Kizashi Turbo is also the subject of a "Test Drive" episode with racer Tommy Kendall taking the car for a workout at High Desert's Willow Springs raceway in California. Checkout SPEEDtv's site for more info on the show, and catch the Kizashi segment below.

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  1. By TnTPhilly Posted: 5/3/2010 4:36pm PDT

    Niiiice. Although the Kizashi GTS AWD weighs 3480lbs, if this sees a green light, it will put several others on notice. The current AWD Kizashi does max out near $30K, though, so this probably won't have a serious price advantage over its STI rival.
     
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  3. By Rick Posted: 5/4/2010 7:39am PDT

    When thinking of turbos, I don't think of Mitsubishi, I think of VW/Audi.
     
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  4. By Dave Posted: 5/4/2010 7:52am PDT

    Okay Rick, where do you think most OEM turbos are sourced from? A company called MITSUBISHI.
     
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  5. By Jason Posted: 5/4/2010 9:37am PDT

    I think that Suzuki will benefit a lot from the VW partnership they have developed, at least a lot better than the one they had with GM for so many years.
    And Rick Misubishi makes more than cars lol
     
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