Used 2011 Suzuki Kizashi Consumer Reviews
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We have a limited number of reviews for the 2011 Kizashi, so we've included reviews for other years of the Kizashi since its last redesign.
Kizashi vs Jetta: 15 year review update
sabkosalam, 06/04/2011
updated 07/23/2026
2011 Suzuki Kizashi Sport GTS 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6M)
23 of 23 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. Update after 15 years (153k miles): The car has been one of the best I've ever seen. It's only had one repair needed to be done. Everything else was just maintenance. I maintained the car and it just goes and goes and goes. Currently at 153,000 miles and it seems to me that it can go another 10 years. I have to say that maintaining a car makes a huge difference. I did 90% of the maintenance myself. It goes through a lot of hard driving. My typical driving day has 10 short trips! It goes to mountain passes (revving high) all year to hiking in summers and snow resorts in winters. It has done miles and miles of PNW forest roads. I just can't thank Suzuki enough for making a car so reliable and so fun. Some parts for the car were hard to find but megazip.net seems to have all. Before that I'd just just check ebay. For example, I replaced the broken sunroof switch by getting it from ebay. All maintenance parts available on rockauto. I still wish I had more ground clearance on the car. Too bad automakers aren't making manual transmission cars anymore because I am still enjoying this car as if its new.
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Best bang for your buck!
mtloveskg, 06/13/2011
2011 Suzuki Kizashi SE 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
20 of 20 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!
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2011 GTS impulse buy / AWD w. navigation
KizDan, 11/29/2010
2011 Suzuki Kizashi S 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6M)
19 of 19 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.
Completly suprised
tlc64, 11/19/2011
2011 Suzuki Kizashi Sport GTS 4dr Sedan AWD (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
14 of 14 people found this review helpful
Always been a Honda guy but the more we use this little Kizashi the more we like it. Smooth and quiet and gets better with miles. Reminds me of what Honda used to be when they beat everybody else with the little details. Never dreamed i would ever buy a Suzuki but i did and it sure works great for us.
Excellent Car
realitycheck1, 02/19/2011
2011 Suzuki Kizashi S 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6M)
14 of 14 people found this review helpful
I bought a white Kizashi 2 months ago and I could not be happier. This car has the most fluid steering I have ever felt in a regular mid sized sedan. It has a very expensive feel to it in how it drives and the interior quality is excellent. Very quiet. I average 27 MPG around town and I've got 32 MPG on the highway. No problems as of yet, but of course the car is still brand new so I don't expect any. I love how few people own these and I get inquires all the time about it. Fantastic car.