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Suzuki Kizashi Turbo at 2010 AIMS

By Alborz Fallah |

Update: Suzuki Kizashi Turbo is FWD- Suzuki told CarAdvice that in order to fit a turbo it could only be done to the manual Kizashi and all-wheel drive variants are all automatic so a turbo was  not possible.

After months of begging and pleading with Suzuki to release a performance version of its class-leading Kizashi sedan, the Japanese company took everyone by surprise in introducing the Suzuki Kizashi Turbo.

Although Suzuki is calling it a concept still, we suspect that if the response is good it will go into production. Turbo charging the Kizashi has increase power from 131 to 179 kW with torque hitting 330 Nm (100 Nm higher than before).

“Customers have been asking about a turbocharged version of this car since the original Concept Kizashi was unveiled at Frankfurt more than three years ago, the race-bred Kizashi chassis was always designed to handle more power and we are excited about the potential for a high performance version. We worked closely with our good friends from Road Race Motorsports in the US to produce a concept car with the potential to attack the medium car performance market.” Suzuki Australian General Manager Tony Devers

Overall the Kizashi Turbo upgrades power by a good 40 percent meaning the car’s well established chassis will finally get the extra power it needs. Additionally the Turbo version gains modified suspension, better brakes and a front strut brace for better handling.

From the outside the Kizashi Turbo stands out thanks to its new unique spoiler and 19-inch alloy wheels.

If you want to see Suzuki make this car, leave a comment on this article as you can bet the folks with the power to make it happen will be reading.

Suzuki Kizashi Turbo specifications

  • Engine Turbocharged and intercooled JB24 2.4 litre in-line four
  • Boost 7psi
  • Power 179 kW at 4800 rpm
  • Torque 330 Nm at 4400 rpm
  • Transmission Six-speed manual
  • Wheels 19 inch Enkei RPF1 alloys
  • Tyres 245/40 x 19 inch Pirelli P-Zero

 

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  • Accountant

    Make this car, and I will buy it!

  • Grammar Nazi

    Fit it with AWD and then we’ll be interested.

    Looks the part though.

  • Jumbo

    I agree make it AWD and turbo and it will sell. Even if you do a FWD version aswell

  • mcnugget15

    When I saw the AWD model a while back I was tempted but it lacked power. Make it in AWD and if its half decent I would buy it

  • LukasUtopia

    Nice model! Like the front, rear could be a bit better. Suzuki’s really getting into the sportswear now, nice.

  • Philthy

    They might win over a few former Mazda6 MPS customers with this thing. I like it… 80′s style turbo sticker and all!

    • Arky

      That’s what I was thinking, but the numbers apparently don’t quite stack up to the 6MPS (shame, since the 6MPS would have been on my shortlist for my next car if it was still available new or I was able to find an example with really low mileage and a warranty ). I guess it’s difficult to make a sales case for a medium sports sedan for Suzuki and Mazda with Falcon and Commodore performance models being larger, better known and heavily discounted.

  • http://www.facebook.com/peter.zaharis Labrys

    This would definietly be on my new car look at list if it was made.

  • Andy b

    Although it has 11kW and 60Nm less than the MPS6!

  • http://jensen Richard

    The turbo provides the power to make a true sports sedan but 40 profile tyres will make the ride shocking on Sydneys rough roads. Make the 19″ wheels an option.

  • Andrew

    Make it in AWD and Manual and I’ll buy it. Also just a note, I know mates who would have bought the Kizashi Sport if it came in Manual

  • nickdl

    The manual transmission’s so much better than the CVT anyway, so why not fit the AWD with a manual and then you can have a manual turbo as well.

    Although the idea of a CVT with a turbo does seem alright. It would keep the engine at the right amount of revs to keep the turbo spinning efficiently. Not much lag hopefully.

  • Vibe

    MAKE IT!

  • Kris

    Finally the Kizashi gets the power and torque it deserves, plus being a low-blow turbo, fuel economy should still be alright. Road Race Motorsports in the US have done well developing this kit. Personally I would consider one for sure if it made it to production. The Kiazashi has plenty of kit, but is let down in the engine department at the moment, Skoda and Volkswagen for example offer reasonable kit in their cars, but they kill Suzuki in the engine department. This turbo kit at least levels the playing field for them.

  • Shak

    Ditch the spoiler and then its top notch!

  • Reckless1

    2.4 litre engine with turbo and only a pathetic 3300nm at 4,400rpm. Only 7psi boost reveals that the engine is weak internally, the cluth is weak, the rest of the drivetrain is weak.

    And FWD only.

    Thank heavens for VW.

    • Nick

      There should be a filter to prevent ten year olds like yourself making such stupid comments

      • Reckless1

        So 330nm ad 4,400 is good torque from a 2.4 turbo engine?

        You’re the fool.

        • Nick

          Well, ya!- It’s a good amount actually, yes.

    • Nath746

      3300Nm? that thing would understeer like you never turned the steering wheel in the first place… or torque steer enough to rip the front wheels out of the chassis…

      • Reckless1

        Read the correction below, dhead.

    • Hung Low

      Reckless one, once again you have proven yourself to be a clueless wood duck!

      It has only 7psi because the engine is a Naturally Aspirated Engine with a turbo kit, meaning higher static compression ratio, different cam timing and engine cooling hardware.
      Do the same on one of VW naturally aspirated engines and the result would be worse and more unreliable. Anyway VW engines have proven to be weak in factory guise with many replacements under warranty let alone fitted with after market kits. Suzuki engines are/have always been bulletproof with exceptions of the GM derived ones!

  • Reckless1

    Err – typo, make that 330nm

    3300nm would be something to behold

  • Nick

    This is great. Suzuki would stir up the performance market with this, I believe.

    • Reckless1

      How would this stir up the performance market, exactly?

      Any respectable 2.0 litre turbo will blow this away.

      • Nick

        It would, because people respect suzuki as a highly experienced and capable Japanese car manufacturer. People WILL be interested in this car.

  • Nath746

    Why can’t they put a manual transmission in a 4wd version? it can’t be that hard…

    • Reckless1

      Probably because the engine internals, the clutch and the gearbox is too weak to handle the load from all wheel grip.

      Just ask Subaru drivers if they have a problem with this very same issue.

      Suzuki has solved the problem by putting in a CVT transmission to reduce drivetrain stresses, which works.

      • Nick

        bahaha

      • Hung Low

        Seriously you need to stop learning mechanical engineering from the homeless you share that giant cardboard box with!

  • Nic

    I would be very keen on this car. However, AWD / RWD would obviously be much better, but I guess they aren’t an option.

  • http://kizashiclub.com Kizashiclub

    Because it is a global car FWD will probably be the only option. It would be nice to see them mate a manual to the AWD version, but I don’t see that happening. You can probably thank the US for that. Nobody knows how to drive here :(

    It used to be possible to get an manual AWD version of the SX4 but they discontinued that in 2010 or 2009

  • jdlkizzy

    Build it and they will buy

  • Stuart

    Well all I can say is when can I have one. The only reason I don’t have one now is I think the current offering is underpowered. Bring it on

  • Steve

    Make it AWD and I’d buy it.

  • darryl

    please make it a production model!!! chasis can take 300bhp so just do it Suzuki-san! Arigato!

  • Glen

    i think the suzuki marketing team should really learn something; they NEED a car like this (or something better; the american turbo kizashi had 216kW [subaru liberty GT has 190kW and 350NM])
    the turbo engine should be offered in both XL and XLS trim for price conscious people. personally i would love a white XLS turbo with a better hood (one that breathes :D check google images it looks hot)
    but seriously suzuki, you do need a car that kids put posters up for and this can be it if you tried hard enough.. who cares if the actual turbo model doesnt sell too much? it will attract A LOT of buyers to the brand *Ahem* VW’s GTi, Subaru’s WRX

  • Tommy

    Well I own a Black KizAshi Sport Awd and absolutely love it…yes it may be a little under powered but it is quite adequate, the auto is a little bit to get used to and a little sluggish off the mark but is a very nice cruiser…I would love to see a turbo version released and would definately consider it an upgrade down the track

  • Michael

    Please put this car into production.

  • Stephan

    I want this car for my next car, but only AWD manual.
    Im going to the lentgh of pricing putting the manual into the AWD, changing pistons and adding stand alone computer and a turbo kit from road race. If it doesnt look good I will be getting a Liberty. :(

  • Len

    This car needs the turbo. The new wheels are also very nice but 19′s seem a little oversize for this car, and may worsen the ride. I’d stick with 18′s. Hopefully this turbo can follow Hyundai’s lead and not require premium gas.

  • ford man

    Just hurry up and build it already, we all know how popular it will be

  • david

    build this car. Been waiting for a suzuki to rival the wrx and accord. Love suzukis. You build it it will have a home at my house

  • Frank

    If the kizashi is built in a turbo engine, i will buy it. regardless of whether it is AWD or FWD. But it has a have a manual transmission.

  • Joshua

    Come on suzuki. Stop wasting time and bring out this car for mid $40k.

  • Charles

    Very cool looking. I would buy it. Have just bought an SLS FWD, which is perfectly adequate but man – this would be awesome!

  • Shak

    Well if Toyota can channel 200kw and 336Nm through the wheels of that stodgy chassis under the Aurion, then by all accounts, the brilliant chassis of the Kizashi should be able to handle all that torque and power.

  • Cyril

    Just make this car. If it could be done on a CVT version with a cooler…would be great

  • Luis

    If Hyundai can make a turbocharged automatic vehicle, I have faith that the powers that be can achieve a turbo, automatic, AWD vehicle to include a manual with AWD turbo with a reasonable price tag. This will make the whole world happy and achieve better numbers and sales.

  • Junior

    wow it is now the end of March, and still no sign of this car? my faith is wearing thin.
    the next swift sport better make up for it… that M16A in the Swift S concept at Geneva better be turbocharged…

    plus i recall statements about the SX4 coming out in a turbo version back when it started production.

    continuously disappointed..

  • Gary

    The ultimate would be all wheel drive 6 speed manual turbo kizashi why sacrifice one feature for the other. Or even a v6 model to make up for it’s lack of power. A beautful piece of machinery all the same …..

  • justin

    Pleasee put this car into production!!

    i will buy one

  • Crikeynuck

    Please please please make a turbo version!!! Will be test driving a kizashi awd next next but will hold off buying until a turbo version arrives and I hope that’s soon cause I want this car now, really exciting!