Suzuki Kizashi 2012 Owner's Manual

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Suzuki Kizashi 2012 Owner's Manual

SUZUKI KIZASHI

Congratulations. You’ve discovered the auto industry’s best-kept secret.

The highly acclaimed Kizashi has been hailed by

consumers raving as well. They rated the Kizashi “Highest

the press as a “hidden gem” that delivers

Ranked Vehicle Appeal among Midsize Cars” in J.D.

exhilaration behind the wheel while causing

Power and Associates’ 2011 APEAL Study,SM and it

onlookers to do a double take, helping it ear n

received top honors by its owners as the most

a Consumer s Digest B est Buy. Meanwhi le, its

satisfying midsize sedan to own, for two years

power ful eng i ne, elegant ca bin, handsome

in a row, in AutoPacific’s 2010 and

styling and autobahn-proven handling have

2011 Vehicle Satisfaction Awards .1

SPORT GTS in Vivid Red

“A game-changing midsize sedan.”

– MSN® Autos

Sport GTS in Platinum Silver Metallic

PICKS ON CARS TWICE ITS PRICE.

When you’re driving the Suzuki Kizashi, it’s difficult to believe it’s not an elite European sports sedan costing twice

 

shifters harness the gutsy engine to respond to your every command. At the same time, Kizashi’s razor-sharp

with

the autobahn-tuned suspension and rigid chassis to make carving through your favorite canyon a joy. It’s this level of engineering that enabled the Kizashi to outcorner and outbrake an Audi A4® in independent performance testing—all for a fraction of the price.2 Which just goes to show you don’t have to break the bank to enjoy the drive.

See the Kizashi take on and defeat the most recognized luxury sports sedans.

6-SPEED MANUAL

18-INCH LIGHTWEIGHT ALLOY WHEELS

AUTOBAHN-TUNED MULTI-LINK SUSPENSION

185-HP (MT) 4-CYLINDER ENGINE

Featuring a handsome, easy-to-grip shift knob,

Fitted with grippy 235/45-R18 Dunlops,® their

This advanced design was perfected on

An all-aluminum power plant delivers

this gearbox boasts close ratios

distinctive 10-spoke design turns heads

Germany’s Nürburgring to deliver the perfect

a potent combination of spirited

and short throws for pure driving pleasure.

while enhancing handling at the same time.

balance of handling and comfort.

performance and superior fuel economy.3

Sport GTS in Vivid Red

WHEN IT SNOWS, IT REIGNS.

When it comes to drivetrains, the concept of “less is more” simply does not apply. More is unquestionably

put

power to the ground, the better. All-wheel drive (AWD) enhances handling in virtually all road

gravel

to dirt to tarmac. It also enhances vehicle stability, cornering and safety. Suzuki’s Intelligent All-Wheel-Drive (i-AWD

) system is one of

the most advanced AWD systems in the world. And thanks to our 40-plus years of all-wheel-drive know-how, we can offer it at a price everyone can afford.

Intelligent

stable

i-AWD stands for

i-AWD works in tandem

Intelligent All-Wheel Drive.

with our Intelligent Vehicle

This system uses an array

Stability Program (i-VSP™)

of powerful sensors and

to automatically adjust

computers to deliver

the degree of steering

increased traction and

boost, reducing oversteer or

stability in virtually all

understeer when cornering

weather conditions.4

in low-traction situations.4

DisTRIBUTED

protected

Engine power can be

80% of the car’s sheet

routed to the front or

metal is zinc-coated,

rear wheels as needed,

galvanized steel, providing

as well as from side to

superior corrosion

side, delivering torque

resistance. Resin underbody

to the wheel with

panels are added for

the most traction.

additional protection.

 

See the Kizashi soundly defeat all-wheel-drive

 

sedans from Subaru® and Audi in certified,

 

third-party winter-weather testing.2

... an engaging driving experience highlighted by

a well-balanced chassis and an abundance of grip ... ”

Edmunds.com

Sport GTS in Vivid Red. SHOWN WITH ACCESSORIES (SOLD SEPARATELY)

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