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173 000 km review (best car ever owned)
bigjohn23, 01/16/2015
updated 01/10/2023
2012 Suzuki Kizashi Sport SLS 4dr Sedan AWD (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
22 of 22 people found this review helpful
The Suzuki Kizashi is a very good looking car inside and out. I then started to look at the specs and wow...it had a lot of features (especially for the price and the iAWD system). Not even a single problem so far. The only complaints is the wipers are not the best and the gas mileage could be better, but I mean it is a heavy car that does not get stuck in any snow/ice. It has a wonderful Rockford Fosgate audio system and you can put it front-wheel drive or intelligent all-wheel drive whenever you want with a push of a button. I had 2 Audi A4 Quattro in the past and the Kizashi handles even better. It is basically an A4 (same features, same look), but a lot cheaper and more RELIABLE. You won't regret it! Update (July 2016/62 000 km) : Still the best car I ever owned....incredible in the snow! Very reliable, comfortable, etc. The audio system is awesome. I did not change anything besides the original tires, the rear rotors and all the breaks. Update (June 2018/100 000 km) : No issue to report. Thinking about my next car (4-5 years from now probably), but I still love my Kizashi! Update (December 2018/110 000 km) : Replaced shocks at 105 000 km. Still an awesome car. Update (December 2019/130 000 km) : Still love my Kizashi! Replaced rear bushings since last update. Update (July 2020/135 000 km) : Still running strong. Had to replace original battery and original windshield washer pump (rust) recently Update July 2021 (150 000 km). Nothing to report except one spot of rust on one fender and one on hood and replaced spark plugs. Still love the car! Update January 2022 (160 000 km). Had to replace front rotors and brake pads since last update. Front passenger seat heating not working anymore (ripped leather) Update January 2023 (173 000 km) : Had to replace rear breaks and rotors since last update. Had 2 rust spots repaired as well.
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Kizashi vs Jetta
sabkosalam, 06/04/2011
2011 Suzuki Kizashi Sport GTS 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6M)
20 of 20 people found this review helpful
I have an 06 jetta and just got my Kizashi. Its only natural for me to compare the two. I have fallen in love with the Kizashi so I only want to mention the things I didn't like or am not used to. Car is extremely beautiful but too low, I'd be scared to drive on serious bumps/snow. Doors don't lock automatically when you start driving. All four windows are not on one touch auto like jetta (I am spoiled by this jetta feature). Center armrest doesn't extend forward like jetta. Floor Mats are too black, can see dirt. Harsh ride in the GTS sport trim that we got. Has bump steer because of strong suspension. Front passenger seat can't be moved up and down like the Jetta.
Best bang for your buck!
mtloveskg, 06/13/2011
2011 Suzuki Kizashi SE 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
18 of 18 people found this review helpful
I tested a Sonata, Camry, Accord and Optima. After uears of buying just Honda and Kia I decided to take a chance on one of Japans top selling manufacturers. It paid off! I LOVE this car! Fun ride, great comfort for someone like me (6'4). Very peppy engine. Sweet in and out!
2011 GTS impulse buy / AWD w. navigation
KizDan, 11/29/2010
2011 Suzuki Kizashi S 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6M)
18 of 18 people found this review helpful
We took our 2008 SX4 to the local dealership (Ellis Suzuki) for the 15,000 mile checkup. While we were waiting we saw the silver GTS and fell in love. Took it for a drive and came home with it. I hate impulse buys, but I've not had any regrets with this purchase. I always wanted navigation, and this GTS had it installed. Stereo is wonderful, although I was surprised it only held one cd. Used the IPOD connection, and it sounded wonderful. Bluetooth worked with Iphone just great. I could go on and on. Oh, I could have gotten a 2010 for a lot less, but I really liked the changes in body styling on the 2011.
Kizashi best hissen secret
kizashiowner, 02/19/2012
2012 Suzuki Kizashi Sport SLS 4dr Sedan AWD (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
49 of 52 people found this review helpful
This cars rocks, I can't find anything wrong with it, design turning heads, amazing steering ration, AWD like no other forget Subaru which I owned 3 before, the system works like expensive cars, take sharp turns and let the fun starts as in the evo without the price,amazing snow handling, mine is the Metalic Black very handsome,time for us to join the world love affair with this car, perfect power don't need more HP all with suprsing 36 MPG in the highway was shoked as AWD listed for 29 MPG, love the leather with the Audi classy interior, check the quality of every part used even the tires.Best of all very few on the road , I will buy it again, don't you buy it as I want to be the only one:)
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