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We have a limited number of reviews for the 2012 Kizashi, so we've included reviews for other years of the Kizashi since its last redesign.
Terrible paint and warranty
homer1041, 06/21/2012
2011 Suzuki Kizashi SE 4dr Sedan AWD (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
10 of 12 people found this review helpful
I bought a 2011 around this time last year. From a mechanical and fun to drive standpoint, its great, but the painted metal surfaces are rusting and Suzuki is denying it as a defect, claiming instead that its an environmental. I haven't owned many cars that rusted, let alone with only 6000 miles on them. Needless to say, my good will towards the company is lost and now it will become a legal matter. Its ashame really, as I did whole lot of research before picking this car.....so I really wanted it. Now I'm not so sure.....and who really know's the extent of the rust....it could be encompass the entirely of the unibody. Beware as this isn't an isolated issue, just the responses vary.
Hot Little Car
laura5medic, 02/23/2014
2011 Suzuki Kizashi Sport SLS 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I have to say I have owned several nice cars in my day and I love to try out new and different models, especially if they have great curb appeal. This one caught my eye as soon as I saw it on the road and I had to find out what it was and where to test drive one at. I was driving a Mustang GT at the time which is an awesome car in itself. This one didn't quite have the GT pep but this old lady needed to chill a bit and this car was perfect. I also owned a Lexus IS 250 and this reminded me of it almost to a tee. Very well made, excellent interior quality and accessories and the exterior is just awesome (I own a Black metallic one). I have had this car 2 yrs now and love it.
Best Kept Secret
bannondorf, 03/02/2012
2011 Suzuki Kizashi Sport SLS 4dr Sedan AWD (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
I have owned this vehicle for three months now and can say it is probably the best kept secret in the car industry. Safer than a Volvo, as or more responsive and sporty than a BMW or Audi and much less expensive than any of those. For being the best selling car in Japan I am surprised no one in America has ever heard of it, likely do to a non-existent ad campaign. Great Warranty, Fun to drive, turns heads everywhere I go. The quality of the build, fit, finish and all the little details and gadgets Suzuki included are impressive. This car is defiantly worth a test drive even if your looking at its more expensive European cousins exclusively.
Beware of TPMS fees to re-set
schmoos, 03/31/2012
2011 Suzuki Kizashi S 4dr Sedan AWD (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I have owned this car for 5 months. I nice ride love the paddle shifters just to have fun. I travel in heavy traffic to work with light driving on the week ends I average a disappointing 22MPG. I have had studded tires on the car for most of that time. When I put my studs on the console lit up and locked me out of my features. The tire pressure monitoring system was locking the dash up. I had to pay $300.00 for computerized valve stems. I also found that each time I change my tires out I must pay the dealer $30.00 to re-set the TPMS in the on-board computer. Other servicers (Les Schwab) could not do the re-set.
Great Car, Company NOT
Diane Nelson, 10/30/2015
2012 Suzuki Kizashi Sport SLS 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6M)
6 of 8 people found this review helpful
We love our Suzuki Kizashi SLS w/AWD ... great handling ... great radio ... comfortable front seats that offer heat in our frigid winter weather B-U-T WE ARE VERY ANGRY THAT SUZUKI WITHDREW THEIR SUPPORT FROM OUR COUNTRY ... Why did they phase out a good line of cars (still sold in Japan)? ... some serious concerns for recalls ... Some concerns over transmission slippage, too ... but it is a relatively well priced sedan which looks really smart ... lots of comments! Even the commercials they had for this car were terrible!
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