Over the past couple of days I've put about 750 miles on our Suzuki Kizashi, nearly all of it on the freeway. The Kizashi proved to be an enjoyable companion. I appreciated the sophisticated ride quality, reasonably quiet cabin, comfortable driver seat (more telescope for the steering wheel would be appreciated, though) and the suitable storage space for road trip paraphernalia. Also impressive was the wide fuel range (I drove 407 miles on one tank and the fuel light hadn't even come on yet) and good fuel economy (32.6 mpg observed average versus EPA highway of 29 mpg). Go Kizashi!
Brent Romans, Senior Automotive Editor
incyphe says:
04:00 PM, 06/10/10
Car and Driver:BMW = Edmunds:Suzuki Kizashi
cammy2 says:
04:16 PM, 06/10/10
its a beautiful car best value for the money proud owner
stapletondoc says:
05:32 PM, 06/10/10
Next weekend, I'm looking forward to a road trip to visit my family in Texas....I hope my SLS model does as well.
manofthefield says:
07:13 PM, 06/10/10
I haven't seen gas mileage that good yet on my 07 Mazda3 2.3 manual yet. (bought two months, 5000 mi ago). Time for a road trip!
don_83 says:
01:43 PM, 06/11/10
Well said incyphe
mtaylor3 says:
04:11 PM, 06/11/10
mpg figures sounds about right, I'm averaging 27 mixed and about 34 highway with the CVT. impressive to read that the Kizashi took the top spot in the car category in the most recent Autopacific Vehicle Satisfaction Survey, beating the competition in 42 of 48 categories! I know Suzuki is starting at ground zero with public opinion, but the Kizashi has made a believer out of me.
jumpy says:
07:15 PM, 06/11/10
it'd be nice to know if Edmunds will finally answer the paint chip question???
bds231 says:
01:03 AM, 06/12/10
+1 incyphe
Tough to understand whether this is objectively a good car, or just better than super-low expectations.
firstwagon says:
12:37 PM, 06/12/10
How about a back to back comparision with other cars in it's price range?
4 cyl Accord, Caamry, Malibu, Fusion?
cammy2 says:
03:59 PM, 06/12/10
@bds231...it is a great car better than a lot out there right now its just a shame the brand name thing can cloud so many people minds talk about brainwashed...wow ...@first wagon that was done already they dont compare only comparison is they are bigger...kizashi =perfect size for me ..why dont yall go check it out it gets better in person
firstwagon says:
06:11 PM, 06/12/10
cammy2
I can't find a comparision test for it, do you have a link?
Why don't I check it out in person? Because it starts at $30,000 in Canada and I'm still see no reason it's worth that much. Sitting in one the interior seems fine but not $30K fine and a short road test doesn't tell you much.
So I am still looking for more experts reviews.
And maybe somemore interesting variations then a 4 door sedan.
cammy2 says:
08:38 AM, 06/17/10
firstwagon http://www.usatoday.com/money/autos/2010-05-03-sedan-shootout-tiernan_N.htm
cammy2 says:
08:41 AM, 06/17/10
firstwagon i tried sending u a link thats only one out of many i hope it works google is your friend ...i could tell you unbias kizashi is a great car..better than most dont follow the hype