Suzuki Kizashi sedan live in Tokyo
Suzuki has officially launched the all-new Suzuki Kizashi sedan in Japan. The car hit the showroom floor earlier in the week.
With a 2.4-liter, 180+ horsepower engine, the sedan gets enough power to provide enough quickness for a daily driver. The engine produces a maximum of 230 Nm of torque, meaning the sprint time will certainly be good enough for the morning commute. Intelligent all-wheel drive is also available for "smooth off-the-line acceleration and great cornering performance."
Suzuki also focused on keeping the cabin quiet. Dual-exhaust silencers and sound absorption material was used to make the ride more pleasant.
Those in Japan wanting to purchase a new Suzuki Kizashi can head to a dealership. Sales should begin in the United States within the next few weeks.
Press Release (Click to expand)
Suzuki Motor Corporation is putting the all-new Kizashi sedan on sale in Japan on 21 October.
The Kizashi is Suzuki's new flagship model. It offers bold, sporty styling; a refined cabin that's the result of careful craftsmanship; equipment that reflects a focus on comfort; and exhilarating performance. Plus, it combines sporty handling with great ride comfort thanks to extensive testing and fine-tuning on roads in Europe and North America.
"Kizashi" is a Japanese word meaning "a sign of great things to come". As the name of Suzuki's new flagship model, it reflects the dynamic, forward-looking approach with which Suzuki takes up new automaking challenges.
Suzuki plans to launch the Kizashi in the United States after launching it in Japan.
Features of the Kizashi
Bold and sporty styling
- Contours that include taut shoulder lines running from the headlamps to the rear combination lamps express power befitting a car of the Kizashi's class.
- The rear deck is contoured for both aerodynamics and aesthetics.
Refined interior design
- Features including an exquisitely designed centre console and satin-finish chrome-plated details convey both sportiness and craftsmanship in the cabin.
High performance
- The J24B 2.4-litre engine delivers maximum output of 138kW (188PS) and maximum torque of 230N•m (23.5kg•m). A variable intake system and dual mufflers contribute to superior intake and exhaust efficiency.
- Where four-wheel drive is specified, it's delivered by an intelligent all-wheel drive (i-AWD) system that realizes smooth off-the-line acceleration and great cornering performance. Plus, a synergetic vehicle dynamics control system acts on the i-AWD system and electric power steering system to suppress body movements and keep the car stable. (Where two-wheel drive is specified, the synergetic vehicle dynamics control system acts only on the power-steering system.)
Outstanding quietness
- Sound-absorbing and -insulating measures throughout the body promote quietness while allowing the body to be optimally light.
- High-capacity dual exhaust silencers suppress unpleasant low-frequency booming noise and realize a pleasant exhaust note.
Note: All information on features pertains to the Japan-specification Kizashi. Specifications may differ for individual markets.
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darzav
October 25, 2009 11:11 PM
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