Suzuki Announces Pricing for 2010 Kizashi
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With Kizashi, Suzuki delivers sophistication and driving experience
of a premium sport sedan for price of a modest midsize car
- Kizashi is the best equipped mid-size sedan starting under $19,000, with volume models
averaging between $22,000 and $24,000.
- Kizashi offers the most standard safety features in its price class and already meets the NHTSA's 2014
safety standards.
- The AWD Kizashi, available in all trim levels with CVT transmission, can be
purchased for less than some of the segment's volume leading FWD sedans.
BREA, CA - November 5, 2009: Tapping in to its heritage of building high performance outboard motors and motorcycles, American Suzuki Motor Corp. today announces pricing for the all-new 2010 Kizashi sedan (pronounced "Kee-Zah-Shee") which will debut in dealer showrooms in December 2009.
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The Kizashi offers a unique blend of dynamic performance attributes, premium design aesthetics and craftsmanship yet to be experienced in this category. Suzuki expands on its best-in-class platform while offering features more appropriate to the near-luxury segment. In short, Kizashi delivers a premium package and experience without the premium price tag.
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With the well-equipped entry-level Kizashi S priced between $18,999 and $21,749 (plus $735 for destination and handling), a prospective customer enjoys an energetic platform, comfortable accommodation and expressive design for prices appropriate to a modestly equipped compact. This base price includes many standard features usually found in vehicles costing thousands more or as options in the competitive class.
Standard features of the Kizashi S include:
-- 8 airbags (front/rear side and curtain)-- Pushbutton keyless start
-- Dual-zone climate control
-- 9-speaker audio with steering controls
-- EPS Stability Control and ABS
-- Projector beam headlamps
-- Power windows, doors and mirrors
-- Ambient and footwell lighting
The FWD Kizashi SE will cost a mere $2,500 more and will allow customers the benefit of the efficient and responsive continuously variable transmission (CVT), P215/55R17 tires on alloy wheels, power driver's seat with 10-way adjustment (including power lumbar), 3-position memory driver's seat, and leather wrapped parking break handle and steering wheel with cruise control. The Kizashi SE, with prices ranging from $21,499 to $22,749 (plus $735 for destination and handling), will be Suzuki's volume model.
The sporty GTS model, available in six-speed manual or performance tuned CVT with steering wheel paddle shifters, starts at just $22,499 (plus $735 for destination and handling) and includes multiple upgrades from the SE model, including 425 watt Rockford Fosgate premium audio system with 10 speakers, Bluetooth®(1) streaming audio capability (with compatible MP3 and iPod®(2) connectivity) and hands-free calling with voice command, P235/45R18 tires, fog lights and power moon roof. GTS pricing will top out at $24,849 (plus $735 for destination and handling).
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The luxuriously appointed SLS model builds on the GTS and includes leather seats, power passenger seat, heated front seats, auto dimming rear view mirror with Homelink®(3) Universal garage door opener, heated outside mirrors, automatic rain sensing wipers, automatic headlamps and rear proximity sensors with audible warning and graphic display. Prices for the lavish SLS range from $24,399 to $26,749 (plus $735 for destination and handling).
2010 SUZUKI KIZASHI PACKAGES AND PRICING
MODEL ENGINE TRANSMISSION DRIVE MSRP*
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Kizashi S 2.4L I-4 Six-speed manual 2WD $18,999
Kizashi S 2.4L I-4 Automatic (CVT) 2WD $20,499
Kizashi SE 2.4L I-4 Automatic (CVT) 2WD $21,499
Kizashi GTS 2.4L I-4 Six-speed manual 2WD $22,499
Kizashi GTS 2.4L I-4 Automatic (CVT) 2WD $23,599
Kizashi SLS 2.4L I-4 Six-speed manual 2WD $24,399
Kizashi SLS 2.4L I-4 Automatic (CVT) 2WD $25,499
Kizashi S 2.4L I-4 Automatic (CVT) AWD $21,749
Kizashi SE 2.4L I-4 Automatic (CVT) AWD $22,749
Kizashi GTS 2.4L I-4 Automatic (CVT) AWD $24,849
Kizashi SLS 2.4L I-4 Automatic (CVT) AWD $26,749
* Excludes destination and handling charges.
MECHANICAL FEATURES S SE GTS SLS
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2.4L, 4 Cylinder, 16-valve, DOHC (185HP, 170 LB-FT
Torque for M/T)/(180 HP for CVT) S S S S
Zero-maintenance, self-adjusting timing chain S S S S
6-speed manual transmission S - S S
Automatic - performance tuned Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT) O S O O
i-All-Wheel Drive II (Full-time automatic system AWD AWD AWD AWD
w/driver's on/off activation switch)
Ultra-rigid unibody structure S S S S
Multi-link rear suspension w/KYB performance shocks S S S S
4-wheel disc brakes, w/Akebono brake components S S S S
SAFETY FEATURES S SE GTS SLS
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8 standard airbags (includes front and rear seat
side and curtain airbags) S S S S
2014 NHTSA Crash Standard compliant S S S S
Advanced Electronic Stability Control w/traction
assist S S S S
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) w/brake assist S S S S
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) S S S S
LATCH System for child seats and rear door child
safety locks S S S S
Daytime running lights S S S S
EXTERIOR FEATURES S SE GTS SLS
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"SmartPass" Keyless Start and entry w/push button
ignition system S S S S
Projector beam headlamps S S S S
P215/60R16 w/16-inch steel wheels and full wheel
covers (silver painted finish) S S S S
P215/55R17 w/17-inch alloy wheels (machined finish) - S S S
P235/45R18 w/18-inch alloy wheels (smoked silver
painted finish) - - S S
Automatic control on/off headlamps - - - S
Heated outside mirrors (AWD only on S, SE and GTS) AWD AWD AWD S
Rear proximity sensors w/instrument cluster graphic
display - - - S
INTERIOR FEATURES S SE GTS SLS
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Power windows, door locks and mirrors (includes auto
up/down front windows) S S S S
Dual zone automatic climate control w/Micron air
filtration S S S S
Front sport seats w/seatback map pockets (driver's
height adjustable) S S S S
60/40 split folding rear seat w/center pass thru and
rear armrest with cup-holders S S S S
Dual extending sun visors w/illuminated vanity
mirrors S S S S
Illuminated steering wheel switches with remote audio
controls S S S S
Tilt and telescopic steering wheel column S S S S
Premium soft touch materials including dash, doors,
flocked glove box, woven headliner and A-Pillars S S S S
Center console w/power port, USB port, 3 storage bins
and rear passenger facing air vents S S S S
AM/FM/CD/MP3 XM-capable audio system S S S S
Driver information center in meter cluster (average
speed, average and instant MPG, range, outside temp) S S S S
Ambient lighting for front footwells, overhead
console and front door courtesy lighting S S S S
Interior electronic trunk release switch (trunk lid
includes fabric liner, covered hinges and
convenience handle) S S S S
Leather-wrapped steering wheel w/cruise control CVT
(includes leather-wrapped shifter knob) only S S S
10-Way power driver's seat w/power lumbar support and
3-position memory setting - S S S
Power tilt-and-slide sunroof (includes one-touch
open/close) - - S S
Rockford Fosgate audio (425 watts, 8 channel, 10
speakers, w/digital sound processor) - - S S
Bluetooth(R) hands-free calling w/voice command and
wireless music streaming capability - - S S
Leather appointed interior - - - S
Heated front seats w/three (3) settings - - - S
Power passenger seat - - - S
Auto dimming rear view mirror w/Homelink(R) remote
control system - - - S