THE KEEN-EDGED KIZASHI

The Suzuki Kizashi was a mid-size car manufactured by Japanese automaker Suzuki. In February 2011, the Kizashi became available to the Indian market. The car was also available in European markets. In December 2013, Suzuki announced that the Kizashi would be gradually discontinued in global markets, and would not get a successor. Despite a good technical record, the car had suffered from poor sales because of the Great Recession and Suzuki's withdrawal from the American and Canadian markets in 2013 and 2014, respectively. Suzuki Kizashi was a family sedan sized between compact and mid-size models. It was available in Base, SE, Sport GTS and Sport SLS trims. Standard equipment included front-wheel drive (FWD) and a 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine developing 185 hp and 230 Nm of torque. The engine was a more powerful version of the unit installed in the contemporary Grand Vitara.
The Kizashi came with a long list of standard features, including keyless entry, keyless start, automatic dual climate control, and projector headlamps. All wheel drive was also available on all models besides the base "S". Available transmissions were a 6-speed manual (FWD only) or a continuously variable transmission (CVT). The Kizashi offered 17 and 18-inch alloy wheels, Akebono sourced brakes, A choice of cloth or leather seating surfaces, and a 425-watt Rockford Fosgate audio system with iPod connectivity and Bluetooth capability. All-wheel drive (AWD) is optional and includes a driver-activated FWD mode to save fuel. The Kizashi came standard with antilock brakes, traction and stability control, front and rear side airbags and full-length side curtain airbags. An enhanced stability control system was included with the available all-wheel drive.
The Kizashi had a 5-star safety rating from ANCAP. Maruti Suzuki launched the Maruti Kizashi on February 2, 2011. It was imported as a Completely Built Unit (CBU), which attracted import duties of 105%. It was priced at around 16 to 17.5 lakh rupees. It has since been withdrawn from the Indian market due to poor sales. This model had a J24B 2.4-litre petrol engine with 4 cylinders, 16 valves DOHC. The 2393 cc engine was capable of producing 185 hp  at 6,500 rpm (manual transmission) and 180 hp  at 6,000 rpm (CVT). It produced 230 Nm of torque at 4,000 rpm. The Maruti Kizashi utilized a direct ignition system for increased fuel efficiency with decreased emissions. With the help of this and other engine technologies, the car gave 9 km/L in the city and 12 km/L on the highway. The fuel tank capacity of the car was 63 L. Maruti Suzuki though, has not been able to sell many units since the Kizashi is petrol only, and the fact that it was expensive there. The Suzuki Kizashi was a compact sedan that was produced from 2011 to 2014. Known for its stylish design, it aimed to offer a more premium experience compared to other vehicles in Suzuki's lineup. The Kizashi featured a comfortable interior, good handling, and was available with various engine options, including a 2.4-liter four-cylinder and a more powerful 3.6-liter V6 in some markets. Although it received positive reviews for its ride quality and features, But it struggled with sales, partly due to Suzuki's limited presence in some markets. And ultimately had to leave India.








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