Suzuki is redefining its medium car range with a dramatic design overhaul of the Kizashi sedan, priced from $29,990.
The three-model line-up now boasts an identical sports body kit, giving the Kizashi an aggressive new stance, sitting 10mm lower. The new line-up means each variant boasts the ‘Sport’ motif as a result of the update.
The entry level Sport Touring now carries an impressive list of standard kit including sports body kit, 18-inch wheels, fog lamps, factory integrated Bluetooth, seven airbags including knee airbag, dual zone climate control and keyless entry and start.
Next step is the Sport Prestige, which adds a plethora of equipment including heated and powered leather seats, satellite navigation with integrated Bluetooth and reversing camera, front and rear parking sensors, dusk-sensing HID headlamps, rain sensing windscreen wipers, photo chromatic rear vision mirror and sunroof.
Topping the range is the Sport AWD which features Suzuki’s intelligent AWD system. Kizashi Sport AWD anticipates oversteer or understeer and can split drive to either the front or rear wheels to provide maximum driving enjoyment
With the Sport AWD, its active handling works in partnership with electronic stability control to ensure optimum handling levels, dubbed synergetic vehicle dynamics control by Suzuki engineers.
Power for the Kizashi comes from a 2.4-litre DOHC in-line four cylinder engine, which outputs 131 kW at 6000 rpm and 230 Nm at 4000 rpm.
Kizashi Sport Touring is available with a six-speed manual or a continuously variable transmission (CVT).
That strong body shell is complemented by an array of active and passive safety technologies, including:
3-point seatbelt with pretensioners and force limiting
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
Electronic brake force distribution (EBD)
ESC with traction control system (TCS)
Seven airbags, including head protecting side curtain airbags
Kizashi also incorporates high levels of safety for pedestrians, including a safety zone between the front hood and engine, allowing the hood to deform and absorb impact if a pedestrian comes into contact.
Pricing:
Kizashi Sport Touring (M/T) = $29,990
Kizashi Sport Touring (CVT) = $32,490
Kizashi Sport Prestige (CVT) = $37,990
Kizashi Sport AWD (CVT) = $39,990
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