Ignored Suzuki Kizashi

[deltashad]

I've seen a few of these kicking around, and have to say I think they look great.
But, I've never heard anyone talk about them, never seen a review, good or bad. Nothing.

Have I missed out on something here, or is this car car just.... ignored?

[deltashad]

No-one even wants to post a reply. Can anyone else see this car/posting, or is it all something in my mind. Like an invisible friend.

Or, is this truly the most ignored car on the planet?

[deltashad]

Bump.

[roboxm3]

You appear quite desperate to talk about this car.

[FreiWild]

I've seen it at a local motor show, but apart from that never saw an ad or anything for it.

I do agree though that it looks rather nice and would probably make a good left field cchoice.

[SRi Slim R]

They are beautiful looking cars, but I think they are only avaliable with a 2.4 petrol engine which is mated to a auto box. Not sure if manual or any other engine is avaliable.

The engine capacity may put people off

[n_const]

Lovely looking car. Car only comes in a 2.4 auto which will achieve 35mpg tops, list new is nearly £24k off the top of my head and we have never sold a new one. Ive got a brochure here if you want me to pop one in the post for you ?

[vx220]

Has cropped up on here before

As said, "no diesel" was the reason for never seeing one

[Krikkit]

Looks good, sounds alright on paper, but CVT box would put me off!

[V88Dicky]

Couldn't care less that it's a 2.4 petrol (probably the Toyota VVT-I unit, very good). But why not a manual version?

AWD, so a great all season car for those of us who get some decent winters.

[GuinnessMK]

I've seen one around town. IMHO quite a good looking car for what it is. I had to look it up on the internet after seeing it.

Will make a great used buy when they get cheap, provided you can get parts.

[Truckosaurus]

Indeed. 2.4 petrol is too big for most people yet not powerful enough for enthusiasts. CVT gearbox also counts against it.

There's a Kia saloon that also looks good and has available diesel engines that is similarly rare as I suspect saloon buyers are more badge concious than hatchback/estate buyers.

[Gompo]

Good looking car, although doesn't really resemble the quite outlandish original concept. Poor drivetrain spec for the UK market and a lack of 'big car' history for Suzuki don't help.

n_const said:

Lovely looking car. Car only comes in a 2.4 auto which will achieve 35mpg tops, list new is nearly £24k off the top of my head and we have never sold a new one. Ive got a brochure here if you want me to pop one in the post for you ?

..Apologies for being a bit cheeky but if you were able to find another brochure I'd like one myself please..

Cheers

[Buff Mchugelarge]

So it's a 4wd, 2.4 petrol which only comes on auto?

It's almost like Suzuki don't want to sell any in the UK?
And it looks like a Corrolla with a different front bumper.

[V88Dicky]

Buff Mchugelarge said:

So it's a 4wd, 2.4 petrol which only comes on auto?

It's almost like Suzuki don't want to sell any in the UK?
And it looks like a Corrolla with a different front bumper.

I agree.

They should have stuck their excellent 2.7 V6 in it, along with a manual 'box.

Then I might have been interested.

[anonymous-user]

Problem is it comes with no engine or transmision choice! if it had both a diesel and a manual as options I think we would se a few more of these! Very much a car designed for the yanks

[KTF]

Not cheap enough second hand either.

22k new, 18k 'nearly' new with plenty of depreciation still to go:

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2013...

If you want a big old bland barge then something like this is better. Been for sale for months and they still cant shift it - VED cost being one factor I imagine:

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2013...

Edited by KTF on Thursday 12th December 09:53

Edited by KTF on Thursday 12th December 09:53

[selwonk]

I had a mooch round one when my missus had her Swift in for service. It's a very nice bit of kit. It feels very well made and has an excellent interior. As said above, it's still a Suzuki but no longer Suzuki priced so I don't see they'll shift many, especially with no diesel.

Saw plenty in Florida last time we were there. Not see a single one on the road over here.

[Pulse]

These will be fantastic when they are down to about £5000 for a 2 year old example!

[AudiWurst]

MonkeyMatt said:

Problem is it comes with no engine or transmision choice! if it had both a diesel and a manual as options I think we would se a few more of these! Very much a car designed for the yanks

And even the Yanks didn't take to it, because of the Kizashi's third problem (besides the engine and transmission) - it falls between two size classes. Bigger than a Civic, smaller than an Accord. In fact, Suzuki pulled out of the US car market last year.

Also hindering its chances:

• Anonymous looks
• No advertising
• Limited dealer network (on both sides of the pond)
• Poor resale value
• Audi and Subaru already have the AWD saloon market sewn up

Edited by AudiWurst on Thursday 12th December 10:17