Friday, September 17, 2010

KAZASHI

KAZASHI




Suggested Starting Price $18,999*
EPA estimated mpg** 23 / 31
* Kizashi offers a unique blend of spirited performance and premium craftsmanship, delivering a premium sport sedan driving experience without the premium price.
* A class-leading 2.4 liter DOHC engine delivers power that satisfies the driving enthusiast: 185 HP1 at 6,500 rpm and 170 lb.-ft. of torque at 4,000 rpm. A variable induction system, electronic throttle control, 10:1 compression ratio, and friction-reduction technology add power while a balancer reduces vibration. A maintenance-free timing chain, and forged steel crankshaft add durability, while weight is minimized with lightweight components including an aluminum block, cylinder head and intake manifold.
* The autobahn-tuned suspension features KYB® gas-charged shocks, multi-link rear suspension, sport tuned electronic rack and pinion power steering plus performance Dunlop® tires, to deliver a driving experience at or above competitive European sport sedans costing thousands more.
* The standard Electronic Stability Program constantly monitors the vehicle’s trajectory and the driver’s steering input to detect skidding motion or loss of traction, then automatically adjusts throttle input and brake pressure to assist the driver in maintaining control of the vehicle.
* Your safety is our top concern. Kizashi boasts eight standard airbags – more than any competitor. We’re got you covered.
* Kizashi is one of very few cars on the road that is compliant with the 2014 NHTSA front-door side-impact pole test requirements and the new NHTSA MPH offset rear impact safety requirements, embodying safety ahead of its time.
* Kizashi is offered with a sophisticated AWD system typically not found in the mid-size vehicle segment. Suzuki’s AWD with I-VSP3 (Intelligent Vehicle Stability Program) evaluates vehicle dynamics via sensor data that constantly measures steering angle, yaw rate, and cornering loads. The system then controls steering torque assist and front / rear traction distribution. Best of all, I-VSP operates at the very early stages of traction reduction, enhancing the driving experience.
* Kizashi includes standard items usually found only on premium cars that cost thousands more—including front sport seats, keyless, pushbutton ignition and door entry, dual-zone automatic climate control, AM / FM / CD / MP3 audio with USB port, tilt/telescopic steering with wheel-mounted audio controls, power windows, doors and mirrors, driver info center with trip computer, ambient lighting for console, footwells and front doors, premium soft-touch interior materials, projector beam headlamps with daytime running lights, 8 airbags (in front, side front & rear, plus curtains), Electronic Stability Program, ABS, and 4-wheel disc brakes w/Akebono components.