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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 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:)
Snap one up while you can
unclerolly, 11/26/2012
2012 Suzuki Kizashi Sport SLS 4dr Sedan AWD (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
13 of 13 people found this review helpful
I had a 2004 BMW 330XI that was killing me in repair costs. I went back and forth on the Kizashi for so long and I'm glad I finally pulled the trigger. After six weeks of ownership I have really enjoyed he car. Distinctive exterior styling, plush, comfortable interior, fun to drive, great build quality. The car is so well engineered and it's clear a lot of thought went into everything right down to the tactile feedback of control buttons on the steering wheel and center stack console. Normally you have to spend at least twice this much money to drive something so rare. Don't get me wrong this is not a high end Mercedes or an exotic but it's a lot of car for under $30k that nobody has.
This car has been absolutely wonderful!
Bob, 02/04/2016
2012 Suzuki Kizashi Sport GTS 4dr Sedan AWD (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
12 of 12 people found this review helpful
You cant buy these cars new. I have 105550 miles on my 2012. I haven't changed a thing except the oil/filter, tires and rear brakes. I plan on driving it to 300000 miles.
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What's that?
jaydee11, 07/29/2012
2012 Suzuki Kizashi SE Leather Edition 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
14 of 15 people found this review helpful
Well, on the 20th, I took delivery of a new 2012 Suzuki Kizashi SE,Leather Edition, after test driving one for 4 days! I was initially at the dealership for issues with my HHR, so I had time to kill and here I am! The salesman went with me and had me drive on a really curvy country road out here in Kansas...Man did I have a good time!!!We then hit the Interstate back to the dealer...I did a cool 75 mph..til we passed two State Troopers,then I stepped on it....We were at 115 mph before I knew it! I backed off though,don't want a ticket! Well anyway,I bought after reading all the reviews here in Edmunds and decided that I have to have this car. But I will keep posting....
Beware of the CVT transmission :(
Ren, 05/15/2019
2012 Suzuki Kizashi Sport GTS 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
12 of 13 people found this review helpful
This car was one of the first cars with the push-to-start technology, before that technology was hashed out, so while I had this car, dozens of times I was faced with a car that wouldn't start because of a dashboard error code causing the on/off engine button to not operate. This was very frustrating but other than this quark I loved this car. BUT...after about 3 months of owning the car the entire transmission went out. All of the quotes, including sourcing a used one, were more than I bought the car for so the car was essentially totaled. I have owned cars with conventional automatic transmissions my whole life and have never had a transmission problem, this was my first CVT car, and within 3 months the transmission goes out. Beware of the CVT version of this car. If CVT's aren't perfectly and properly maintained they'll just go out on you. I put 1 star reviews on anything relating to the car operating, because this car is currently sitting in a junk yard. Very sad because if this car just had a normal automatic transmission I'm betting this little 4 cylinder motor would have ran just fine for ages. I loved the little button this car had to turn it from FWD to AWD. Loved the sound system, loved the seats, loved the styling. Too bad.
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Excellent car. Nothing better for the price
ggms16, 08/16/2012
2012 Suzuki Kizashi SE 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
I've owned and still own a few late Mercedes and Bmw's Even with my german cars experience, I can definitely say THIS CAR IS AWESOME!. Period! Yes, a few flaws, there are no perfect cars anywhere. but for the price you pay, the thing is amazing. Suspension: PERFECT Brakes: ONE OF THE BEST BRAKES I EVER TESTED Driving dynamics: I won't say its a BMW or a Mercedes, but its close, its wayyyyy over what you get from Toyota or Honda, but its still not a BMW... The price isn't either. Steering: Precise and sporty, love it.!
Still smiling!!
jaydee11, 08/25/2012
2012 Suzuki Kizashi SE Leather Edition 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
I only stopped at the dealer for an appointment for an oil change for my Chevy HHR.The next thing I know, I bought a Kizashi!! I love browsing the lots,so my Chevy dealer is also a Suzuki dealer. And there it was! Tucked in between a bunch of Chevys, a black Kizashi. He says how do you feel about this one? It looks nice I said."Would you like for me to get the keys?" I said yeah,sure. But if I get the keys, you'll have to test drive it! Yeah,whatever I said. MAn, did I have a ball!! He went with me and showed me a twisty backroad which I never knew existed! God does that baby handle great!! I thought it was the AWD version,that's how great it felt!
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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Great vehicle
holleyhill, 07/04/2012
2012 Suzuki Kizashi S 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6M)
1 of 19 people found this review helpful
comfort, style