Suzuki’s Concept Kizashi is a preview of it’s upcoming large D-segment sedan, and it marks the third phase of Suzuki’s new world strategy that began with the Suzuki Swift. The Suzuki Swift started the whole revival of Suzuki and reflected the first phase’s theme of sportiness. The second phase began with the Grand Vitara and the SX4, and the theme was families.
This third phase is status. Up until now, Suzuki owners who have moved up the brand from A segment to B, then up to C segment have had nothing to move up to when they decide it’s time for a D-segment car. The production version of the Suzuki Concept Kizashi is supposed to be an answer to that desire.
In their studies, Suzuki realised that there are two types of D-segment cars: family-oriented cars that are relatively large and reflect an emphasis on cabin roominess (USDM and Asian Honda Accord, for example), and the other which are “entry luxury†cars that reflect an emphasis on performance, are relatively compact, and offer relatively high levels of quality and prestige (the Accord Euro, for example).
Suzuki boldly says it’s new D-segment car will not belong to either group. Suzuki is targeting emotional appeal as a way to deliver a level of customer satisfaction higher than what might be expected from what you pay for the car.
The new D-segment Suzuki will definitely be a sporty drive, and will have all-wheel drive technology, but Suzuki did not say whether this would be standard or an option. The concept photos here rather reminds me of the Toyota Caldina.
While the final powertrain line-up of the production sedan is not revealed at this point, the Suzuki Concept Kizashi is powered by a newly developed 2.0 litre 16-valve turbodiesel engine mated to a 6-speed gearbox. It is 4,650mm long, 1,950mm wide, 1,400mm tall and has a wheelbase of 2,850mm.
A few more photos are available after the jump.
After dabbling for years in the IT industry, Paul Tan initially began this site as a general blog covering various topics of personal interest. With an increasing number of readers paying rapt attention to the motoring stories, one thing led to another and the rest, as they say, is history. An avid electronic gadget aficionado as well as big-time coffee lover, he's also the executive producer of the Driven motoring TV programme.
bloody nice japanese auto…
Look weird from all angle
Future production car! Don’t know whether the Perdana V6 may still in the market when this car is on sale!
bloody! It will bloody cut my eyes wti those sharp eyes!!
What a beauty, but a bit too big for me.
funny
naza got open AP..kaka
have you notice that all japanese car makers start using their own japanese name, same goes to mazda.
Nice butt suziku!
feel like audi overly make up
COOL!
Other than Caldina, Forrester and Outlander would be in the same league!
a 2.0L turbo/super charged would be a must!
Whoa… GANAS!!! Great job Suzuki! Darth Vader will order 5… all in black.
They all look pretty similar, unless it come with some new innovative concepts. For this, its just aesthetics.
It is not only aesthetic, but futuristic techi products.
off the course a bit,
http://bp1.blogger.com/_FoXyvaPSnVk/Rw0bUCFKe7I/AAAAAAAAWxg/1RLBKmnZhMs/s1600-h/tr.jpg
hi joe ooi, we alway antagonist la,
happy holiday, tak balik kampong ka?
Batmobile!
I like this car. Sure will cause accidents when people all look at it and not on the road
very fierce looking car,great..but the rims looks quite familiar..
Selamat Hari Raya to all and enjoy your holiday. Balik kampong, berhati-hati semasa memandu. Jangan jadi sebahagian statistic!
proton.GL.. said,
October 11, 2007 @ 11:19 pm
hi joe ooi, we alway antagonist la,
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Antagonist is part of healthy debate, but become blind basher or defender is very tak OK!
BigFish said,
October 12, 2007 @ 1:16 pm
Jangan jadi sebahagian statistic!
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FUN!
The more I look at this Suzuki, the more I think it looks like Batmobile or Judge Dread’s (hope i spelled it right) mobile with the resemblence in front of this car. Hahahaha….Nice car though.
Being a Suzuki fan myself, I must say that Suzuki is living up to its name.. I like the first concept version (white) whereas the red one is rather too radical. Still looking forward to see this car on road.. very futuristic and comfy looking.
Frigging cool car… nice to get people out of your lane… hehe
The top car’s face reminds me of Suzumiya Haruhi~
I have been looking looking around for this kind of information. Will you post some more in future? I'll be grateful if you will.
I am definitely liking the red Kazashi. This is one ride that has a traditional feel of classic but yet sport a contemporary feel that's grabbing to the eye with a mad looking front grill bringing out a car of the future. Hope it comes to fruition.
Butt of Toyota FT-HS + Rear lamp of Lexus LFA