Suzuki Kizashi 3 based mid-size sedan coming in 2009

omarrana submitted on 05/21/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 3:35 PM
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Suzuki Kizashi 3 based mid-size sedan coming in 2009

While it’s only known for its tiny cars, motorcycles and its compact SUVs, Suzuki is now getting serious about larger cars and will be taking on Toyota’s Camry and Honda’s Accord as early as next year. According to CARandDRIVER, the Suzuki Kizashi 3 concept based mid-size sedan will arrive in late 2009 as a 2010 model year.

The production model won’t be a rebadged Daweoo and will be produced at Suzuki’s new factory that is currently under construction in Sagara, Japan.

For the entry-level version of the production Kizashi 3, power is expected to come from a 2.5 liter inline 4-cylinder engine while the range-topper will carry a... Read Article

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0to60 - 5/21/2008 5:31:17 PM

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I would like to see this in a coupe and possibly a convertible. THey would need to work on quality. The only really good thing to come out of suzuki recently is the Busa.

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0to60 - 5/21/2008 5:31:40 PM

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Well all of their motorcycles

Homer007 - 5/21/2008 11:00:01 PM

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Suzuki's hayabusa took the honors back from Kawasaki's Ninja 1300 as the fastest production bike (exception of the turbine powered one).

Suzuki's Katana was my favorite w/electric windshield!

0to60 - 5/22/2008 9:04:37 AM

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The ninja was a 1400cc bike. The busa a 1300cc bike did take the thrown back.

0to60 - 5/22/2008 9:04:50 AM

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the ninja is*

Homer007 - 5/22/2008 7:57:26 PM

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yes, the Suzuki is 1400 and busa got the throne back.

AddLightness - 5/21/2008 5:43:52 PM

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It looks good, but it is entering a very competitive segment so it better have some serious quality and reliability.

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aeyjay - 5/21/2008 5:52:43 PM

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Looks like the new Malibu.

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Bored - 5/21/2008 6:23:53 PM

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Agreed, aeyjay.
It does appear that Suzuki has source more than just the 3.6L V6 (non-DI) from GM. Hopefully the production car will look just as nice as the concept photos.

MBKing - 5/21/2008 10:21:24 PM

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That concept car is pretty sweet. Price?

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S4cabriofoxone - 5/21/2008 10:43:25 PMView My AgentSpace

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Nice Audi grille.

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Homer007 - 5/21/2008 11:04:41 PM

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yep, it does have similarities w/Audi's grill but its only a concept car for now.

I love Suzuki's killer powered motorcycles but unsure about their car lines.

I understand they are the fastest growing but, I'ld stick with Honda Accord as the best in this category by a mile.

_43LE - 5/22/2008 9:50:33 AM

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Yup S4, nice Audi grill. I also noticed that the XF in yestertday's post had the GS roofline, which you forgot to mention.

Occarnut - 5/21/2008 11:18:29 PM

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Not to worry...the production car will hardly resemble this...Suzuki is the master of bait and switch and spin..EVERY new model is preceeded by a hot "concept" car that gets watered down with the production version. If the Japanes execs in charge at Suzuki can find a way to screw it up, they will.

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lexusrox123 - 5/22/2008 8:55:45 AM

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whats with the grille? its like an exaggerated chevy grille. and i dont like it

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Homer007 - 5/22/2008 7:58:23 PM

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correction: Ninja was 1400.

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