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Suzuki Kizashi 3 concept 2008 AIMS

October 9, 2008 by Matt Brogan  




Suzuki is set to steal the limelight at this year’s Australian International Motor Show when it unveils the latest in its acclaimed Kizashi series of concept cars.

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Kizashi 3 previews Suzuki’s plans to enter the hotly contested medium passenger car segment with a high performance sports sedan.

The concept is powered by a 3.6-litre V6 engine featuring plated cylinders – a weight and space-saving technology that evolved from lessons learnt by Suzuki’s MotoGP and World Rally Championship motorsport teams.

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The 220 kW VVT engine is teamed with a paddle-shift six-speed automatic gearbox and Advanced i-AWD (All-Wheel Drive) system.

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Suzuki says Kizashi – a Japanese word meaning prelude or foretaste – is a clear sign of things to come from the brand.

“This concept represents a new direction for Suzuki in that it takes our expertise with smaller sporty vehicles and translates that into the midsized segment,” said Suzuki Australia General Manager Tony Devers, “We believe Kizashi will break the mould of typical midsized or family vehicles, when it goes into production next year.”

Suzuki grew sales to over 2.3 million motor vehicles world-wide last year and says a new medium segment car is essential to achieve further sales growth.

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While a firm timetable is still to be announced, Devers said production of the exciting new mid-sized sedan would begin in late 2009.

“Our engineers are also considering the possibilities of hybrid-powered and state-of-the-art clean diesel versions of the car,” said Devers, “The Concept Kizashi series was developed by Suzuki’s Advanced Design Group to reflect, it says, “the strong, honed physique of a dynamic athlete in motion.”

The bulging bonnet, wide track abbreviated overhangs and aggressive wheel and tyre combinations convey an underlying strength and performance orientated image.

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Kizashi is designed to accommodate the diverse lifestyles of customers who want to stay with Suzuki when purchasing larger, midsize cars.

Specifications:

  • Powertrain: Front engine, all-wheel drive with i-AWD system
  • Seating capacity: Five
  • Tyres: 255/30ZR21 9.5J
  • Wheels: 21-inch, nine-spoke, aluminium
  • Engine: 3.6-litre DOHC 24-valve V6
  • Transmission: Six-speed automatic
  • Maximum power: 220 kW
  • Overall length: 4,650mm
  • Overall width: 1,900 mm
  • Overall height: 1,450mm
  • Wheelbase: 2,800mm
  • Body colour: Kizashi Silver
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Comments

7 Responses to “Suzuki Kizashi 3 concept 2008 AIMS”
  1. Robj says:

    This is no bad thing. Good on you Suzuki, they are begining to get some nice product out. I just bought a Subaru Liberty 08, this may be a nice replacement in a few years. Holden, what are you doing? where is Torana??????

  2. Frontman says:

    Like the car, but why the hell would you be interested in going outside of your (proven) expertise into an already overfed market????

  3. Robj says:

    Besides Liberty, I think the other midsize offerings in the market are quite boring. This is way better, and if I know Suzuki great value & quality also.

  4. AC COBRA says:

    Suzuki Kizashi makes Toyoda look 10 years behind the game, I pity them trying to change it with Aurion, failing big time because only thier clever advertising make’s a sale..

  5. Millatime says:

    Looks tuff! And as we know, looks sell cars, at least in this country..

  6. Cupid Stunt aka No Name says:

    Looks just great. Buit large donks are dead id they are after large sales figures. THey need a 2.5litre diesel in it and sell for say £19K AU$40K then it might move. Sportback also needed.
    Nice stuff.

  7. Wheelnut says:

    Robj – The “Torana” is expected to be released around 2012.. which is even more likely given that Holden recenlty announced that they plan to build a small car at Elizabeth. [I don't think it will be the ugly Chevy Cruze]

    The Torana could also be available with an AWD option as Holden could use either the Haldex system as featured in the new Saab 9-X or the System used by the Kizashi

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