Suzuki Kizashi (2012 – 2014) Review
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Suzuki Kizashi (2012 – 2014) At A Glance
Distinctive enough to stand out, decent handling in 4WD mode, 180PS 2.4-litre petrol engine, four-wheel-drive, paddleshifts, leather, very well equipped, only 500 coming to UK.
CVT irritating when left on its own, economy and emissions above average, at £23,000 dearer than Skoda Octavia and Superb 1.8 TSI 4x4s.
Four wheel drive, CVT auto BMW 3 Series size saloon in UK from January 2012.
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Suzuki Kizashi (2012 – 2014) handling and engines
- Readers report Real MPG to be between 27–36 mpg
Selecting manual shifting by paddle and pressing the four-wheel drive button transforms the car from mundane and understeery with an irritating transmission to decently secure and sporty. It’s never quite a quattro because mid corner undulations can catch it out, but it’s still a decent drive capable of giving pleasure at the cost, I guess, of a hefty increase in fuel consumed.
| Engine | MPG | 0-62 | CO2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4 | 34 mpg | 8.8 s | 191 g/km |
Real MPG average for the Suzuki Kizashi (2012 – 2014)
Real MPG was created following thousands of readers telling us that their cars could not match the official figures.
Real MPG gives real world data from drivers like you to show how much fuel a vehicle really uses.
Average performance
92%
Real MPG
27–36 mpg
MPGs submitted
13
Suzuki Kizashi (2012 – 2014) interior
- Boot space is 461 litres
| Dimensions | |
|---|---|
| Length | 4650 mm |
| Width | 1820 mm |
| Height | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2700 mm |
Inside, there’s room for five and though piggy in the middle won’t appreciate the hard backrest there is at least an indentation in the ceiling to accommodate the tops of back seat passengers heads.
Leather seats, cruise control, electric front seats, electric folding mirrors and pleasing, good quality trim are all standard.
Suzuki Kizashi (2012 – 2014) models and specs
| Dimensions | |
|---|---|
| Length | 4650 mm |
| Width | 1820 mm |
| Height | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2700 mm |
| Miscellaneous | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight | 1625 kg |
| Boot Space | 461 L |
| Warranty | 3 years / 60000 miles |
| Servicing | 9000 miles |
| Costs | |
|---|---|
| List Price | £21,995–£22,014 |
| Insurance Groups | 26–27 |
| Road Tax Bands | J |
| Official MPG | 34.0 mpg |
| Euro NCAP Safety Ratings | |
|---|---|
| Adult | - |
| Child | - |
| Pedestrian | - |
| Overall | - |
On sale until May 2017
| Saloon | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Version | List Price | MPG | 0-62 |
| Saloon 2.4 Sport CVT 4X4 4dr | £22,014 | 34.0 mpg | 8.8 s |
On sale until May 2014
| Saloon | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Version | List Price | MPG | 0-62 |
| 2.4 Sport CVT Auto 4dr | £21,995 | 34.0 mpg | 8.8 s |
Model History
March 2010
Kizashi exhibited for the first time in Europe
Already on sale in Japan and North America and on sale in Switzerland and Australia in 2010. Powered by a 2.4-litre petrol engine with latest design CVT transmission and intelligent i-AWD four-wheel drive technology as standard equipment.
May 2011
The Kizashi is Suzuki's Sport 'D' segment car and has been under evaluation since January prior to introduction in the UK at the end of this year. This model is built in the Sagara plant in Japan and is enjoying success in the domestic market there since launch in late 2009; it also went on sale in North America and Australia in 2010, as well as numerous European markets.
The 2011 Sport model features a host of external and internal modifications that include body side sill extensions; lower body side mouldings with chrome accents; lightweight 18-inch alloy wheels and a unique sport steering wheel.
Kizashi is highly equipped as standard including seven airbags; leather seats, four electric windows, CD tuner with eight speakers and USB Port, Dual Zone automatic air conditioning and keyless entry and start. For the UK market launch, the 178hp four cylinder engine will be mated to a performance-tuned Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) and four wheel drive.
18-inch alloys with 235/45 R18 tyres
2.4 litre 4-cylinder J20B silent chain cam 16v VVT petrol 2,393cc: 131kW (178bhp) at 6,000rpm; 230Nm (170 lb ft) torque at 4,000rpm. 6-step JATCO CVT with torque converter clutch. 0-60 8.8 seconds; top speed 127mph; fuel 34.0mpg combined. CO2 191g/km VED Band J £245pa. EU5. Insurance Group 27 (of 50).
Length: 4,650mm (15’ 3”)
Width: 1,820mm (6’ 0”)
Height: 1,470mm (4’ 10”)
Wheelbase: 2,700mm
Luggage capacity back seats up 461 litres
Kerb weight: 1,625kg
Braked towing capacity 1,700kg
Fuel tank capacity: 63 litres
Turning circle: 11 metres
