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Suzuki Kizashi XLS (2010)
by Barry Green,reviewed October 2010
For a first time foray into the mid-size passenger car market, Suzuki’s Kizashi is well worth a look.
There’s enough space for 4.5 people in comfort, a generous standard equipment list and impressive overall drive. Around town and cruising, the 2.4-litre engine is up for it, but needs to be worked otherwise.
Kizashi is a competent handler with well-weighted steering, though like most front-wheel-drive cars has a touch of understeer in the twisty going. Ride quality, on 18-inch rubber, is firm but compliant, although rougher roads unsettle the rear end a tad.
Over nearly 500 km of mostly country driving, our CVT-equipped XLS returned 9.4-litres/100 km, 1.5 more than the ADR combined cycle figure.
For
Safety, standard features
Against
Could use a bit more power
Key features
18” alloys, dual zone climate control airconditioning, cruise control, keyless entry and start, premium audio system, sunroof, leather, front/rear parking sensors, front fog lamps, 10-way power driver’s seat with memory, 4-way power front passenger’s seat, rain-sensing wipers
Safety
Six airbags, ABS, EBD, BA, ESC and TC, 3-point seatbelts with pretensioners and force limiters
Car Details
| Vehicle make |
Suzuki |
| Vehicle model |
Kizashi XLS |
| Vehicle type |
Medium Under $50,000 |
| Year |
2010 |
| Price when new |
$37,490 (CVT) MLP |
| Current price range |
$ - $
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| Insurance |
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| Approved Repairers |
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| Engine |
2.4-litre, DOHC, inline 4-cyl |
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