According to Japan's Nikkei business daily, Suzuki has postponed its upcoming midsize sedan. Originally planned for a 2010 release, the new four-door is delayed indefinitely as the Japanese car company deals with the worldwide automotive meltdown.
Previewed by the Kizashi 3 concept shown in New York last year, the new four-door was designed to push Suzuki into the same arena as the Honda Accord and Toyota Camry. Not exactly an easy segment, but Suzuki promised a V6 as big as 3.6-liters and possibly even all-wheel drive. Combined with a promising exterior shape, the new family sedan seemed like a solid entry for the company known more for its low-end econoboxes.
Nikkei via Reuters
brn says:
07:00 AM, 01/ 5/09
Delayed? Thank goodness. They need to go back to the drawing board. That thing is ugly.
dodo2 says:
10:09 AM, 01/ 5/09
The spy shots posted earlier today on Autoblog suggest a compact car rather than a mid size.
Regardless, it looks pretty good from the outside. The wheels on that mule look very good and upscale to me.
dougtheeng says:
10:11 AM, 01/ 5/09
Is it really a surprise to anyone that this vehicle isn't going to be produced anytime soon? Thats right up there with the "surprise" cancellation of the G8 sport truck.