The Kizashi actually turns heads, and that's rare in the midsize sedan class. After more than a year, I like it even more; with the new Sport treatment, the car looks a bit more aggressive without going over the top. Our Platinum Silver Metallic paint looked excellent, and the grille's metallic look is very nicely executed. It's not metal, but it doesn't look too plasticky.
Ditto for the interior, the quality of which continues to impress, despite the fact that the market has continued to advance. Both in our comparison test and in casual test drives of different Kizashi models, observers have described the quality as above average. Leather costs more, but that doesn't always translate to quality. Thankfully, in the Kizashi Sport SLS, the leather was as good for its type as the fabric was in the GTS.
A True Off-Roader?
Even though the spare tire isn't strapped to the undercarriage, the departure
angle isn't great: 26 degrees. The offroad-capable Jeep Patriot's measures 32
degrees, and even the Escape — which m ...
Emission Compliance Label (for U.S.A.)
Emission Compliance Label (for U.S.A.)
The EPA emission compliance label is
located under the hood. ...
Powertrain
Built at Suzuki's brand-new manufacturing facility in Sagara, Japan, the 2010
Kizashi is equipped with a standard 2.4-liter DOHC inline four-cylinder engine
offering a more potent standard engine ...