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.
Suzuki Kizashi 3
Suzuki Kizashi 2 concept stars at Tokyo
Reader Comments
Thu Mar 20 2008 11:48 AM
mlevere1992 says
It looks like they took elements from the G73 sedan, Lexus and BMW 3 series headlights.
Thu Mar 20 2008 11:48 AM
chris says
mazda 6 just got one upped.
Thu Mar 20 2008 11:51 AM
ohmy says
looks production ready, should be a good seller jus based on its looks alone
Thu Mar 20 2008 9:56 PM
bambam says
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
Thu Mar 20 2008 10:21 PM
bambam says
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.
Fri Mar 21 2008 8:32 AM
Leland says
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.
Fri Mar 21 2008 4:08 PM
Tony says
This is beautiful. Suzuki needs this big time. Only problem is can they make it reliable?
Fri Mar 21 2008 11:56 PM
Big T says
Wow that is unique
Sat Mar 22 2008 2:32 AM
jane says
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
Mon Mar 31 2008 6:55 AM
visar says
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.
Wed Apr 2 2008 1:17 AM
desig says
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!
Wed Apr 2 2008 6:53 PM
Sir Yappie says
brand stigma will stop this car being the success it deserves to be !
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