This year, the Kizashi sedan abandons front-wheel drive in favour of all-wheel drive on all trims (S, SX and Sport). In the past, only the Sport came with AWD. Just one engine is available, a 2.4L 4-cylinder producing 180 horsepower and 170 lbs.-ft. of torque. The Kizashi Sport has forgone the 6-speed manual gearbox in favor of the same CVT as the other two trim levels.
You don’t exactly have to have your finger on the pulse of the automobile industry to know that Suzuki has seen better days. Over the last two years, the manufacturer’s Canadian division has been put through the ringer. In addition to adopting a code of silence on their new products, …
In a world populated by bland, cookie cutter commuter cars, Suzuki’s have always been standouts. From the odd, three-cylinder, turbocharged Sprint to the four-wheel drive SX4 to the company’s tiny, Jeep-like LJ80, Suzuki has perpetually marched to the beat of a different drum. And so it is with this new …
Last fall, Suzuki launched its first mid-size sedan, the oddly named Kizashi. Those in the know will tell you that Suzuki already had a funny-named product in the Verona (2004-2006), which was a Chevrolet Epica, which in turn was actually a lowly Daewoo. Basically, the Verona faded into anonymity. As …
Suzuki has always been something of an enigma to me. It’s one of the best and largest motorcycle manufacturers in the world, and they produce excellent outboard motors and ATV. In most of these categories, this Japanese giant is among the best, if not the best. However, its history in …
Toyota said Monday it had suspended domestic shipments of three car models after falling foul of government certification rules along with its Japanese rivals Honda , Mazda , Suzuki and Yamaha. The transport ministry told the companies to stop delivering certain models within Japan after they reported failures to follow …
Japanese manufacturer Suzuki stopped selling new automobiles in Canada after the 2014 model year, but overseas the brand continues to evolve and isn’t afraid to be bold. Want a beautiful example? Have a look at this unique EV roadster concept Suzuki has just unveiled in a partnership with the European …
It is very unfortunate that the automotive division of Japanese automaker withdrew from the North American market because since then all we’ve seen from them are more interesting vehicles. In Geneva it was the new SX4 and yesterday, in Frankfurt, they unveiled the concept N-4 - a compact type crossover …
Since its 2012 withdrawal from the North American automotive market, the Japanese manufacturer Suzuki continues to amaze us. First, with the unveiling of a new SX4 model at Geneva, whose silhouette is very nice and then again with development of the future Grand Vitara which could be unveiled in Frankfurt.
Suzuki Canada Inc. (“SCI”) is announcing today that it will realign its business operations to focus on the long-term growth of its Motorcycle, ATV & Marine Division in Canada and will begin the process of transitioning out of the automobile business in Canada. Earlier this year Suzuki Motor Corporation of …
RICHMOND HILL, Ont. _ It remains ``business as usual'' for Suzuki in Canada despite a decision by its counterpart in the United States to discontinue auto sales and seek court protection from its creditors while it focuses on other products. "Suzuki Canada has no current plans to discontinue automobile sales …
It has been a long time coming, but it is finally official: Suzuki will be withdrawing from the U.S. automotive market. The move has been executed under Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, which will help the car company perform an organized escape from America. Suzuki will no longer be selling cars …
Initially, word was the Japanese automaker Suzuki would once again be absent from the roster at the Tokyo Motor Show, which is running from December 3-11. But lo! It seems that all is well that ends well, and Suzuki will participate in the event after all. Not only that, but …
Suzuki Kizashi
2012 Suzuki Kizashi – The prestige Suzuki
