The Kizashi was perhaps the best four-wheeled Suzuki ever built, and in certain trim and equipment levels it represented a real alternative to expensive near-luxury sedans. It's no longer for sale here, of course, but in one rather unique market it's been given a fascinating last hurrah.
Our friends in Malaysia report that the Kizashi is being sent off with a special matte-black edition:
Besides the matte black exterior shade, the car gets a new 2-Din audio system with touchscreen, navigation as well as a HD reverse camera with night mode. Standard kit includes leather seats, six airbags and ESP, bi-Xenons and push-start ignition and, in the case of the Sport, 18-inch alloys wrapped with 235/45 rubbers.
No changes to the mechanicals, the Kizashi continuing on with the J24B 2.4 litre four-pot with 178 PS at 6,500 rpm and 230 Nm of torque at 4,000 rpm for output; likewise, the six-speed CVT 'box. The car comes with a three-year or 100,000 km warranty.
Total net price is about 130,000RM, which is basically forty grand in US money. Or slightly less than a Focus Titanium costs in the same market.
The Kizashi put the lie to the idea that good product always succeeds in the American marketplace. The question is: could some razzle-dazzle marketing have saved the car? How about some matte paint?
from The Truth About Cars http://ift.tt/Jh8LjA
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