More about the Suzuki Concept Kizashi
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 liter 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.
October 11, 2007 @ 2:06 am
bloody nice japanese auto…
October 11, 2007 @ 7:12 am
Look weird from all angle
October 11, 2007 @ 7:19 am
Future production car! Don’t know whether the Perdana V6 may still in the market when this car is on sale!
October 11, 2007 @ 8:01 am
bloody! It will bloody cut my eyes wti those sharp eyes!!
October 11, 2007 @ 9:12 am
What a beauty, but a bit too big for me.
October 11, 2007 @ 9:40 am
funny
October 11, 2007 @ 10:47 am
naza got open AP..kaka
October 11, 2007 @ 10:49 am
have you notice that all japanese car makers start using their own japanese name, same goes to mazda.
Nice butt suziku!
October 11, 2007 @ 11:01 am
feel like audi overly make up
October 11, 2007 @ 11:20 am
COOL!
Other than Caldina, Forrester and Outlander would be in the same league!
a 2.0L turbo/super charged would be a must!
October 11, 2007 @ 6:21 pm
Whoa… GANAS!!! Great job Suzuki! Darth Vader will order 5… all in black.
October 11, 2007 @ 8:19 pm
They all look pretty similar, unless it come with some new innovative concepts. For this, its just aesthetics.
October 11, 2007 @ 10:22 pm
It is not only aesthetic, but futuristic techi products.
October 11, 2007 @ 11:15 pm
off the course a bit,
http://bp1.blogger.com/_FoXyvaPSnVk/Rw0bUCFKe7I/AAAAAAAAWxg/1RLBKmnZhMs/s1600-h/tr.jpg
October 11, 2007 @ 11:19 pm
hi joe ooi, we alway antagonist la,
happy holiday, tak balik kampong ka?
October 11, 2007 @ 11:37 pm
Batmobile!
October 12, 2007 @ 2:09 am
I like this car. Sure will cause accidents when people all look at it and not on the road
October 12, 2007 @ 4:44 am
very fierce looking car,great..but the rims looks quite familiar..
October 12, 2007 @ 1:16 pm
Selamat Hari Raya to all and enjoy your holiday. Balik kampong, berhati-hati semasa memandu. Jangan jadi sebahagian statistic!
October 12, 2007 @ 1:17 pm
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!
October 12, 2007 @ 5:33 pm
BigFish said,
October 12, 2007 @ 1:16 pm
Jangan jadi sebahagian statistic!
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FUN!
October 14, 2007 @ 7:51 pm
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.
October 15, 2007 @ 10:23 am
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.
November 18, 2007 @ 7:28 pm
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March 24, 2008 @ 8:47 am
Frigging cool car… nice to get people out of your lane… hehe
The top car’s face reminds me of Suzumiya Haruhi~
July 6, 2009 @ 5:20 pm
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.
October 1, 2009 @ 12:25 pm
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.