Suzuki which surprised everyone with series of Kizashi 1 and Kizashi 2 has added another car to the family. Suzuki presented its sleek and athletic Concept Kizashi 3 at the ongoing Newyork Auto Show. Kizashi 3 is the final addition to its acclaimed Kizashi concept series. Suzuki unveiled the first Kizashi Concept in 2007 Frankfurt Motor Show (a sport wagon), and then the Kizashi Concept 2 debuted at the Tokyo Motor Show (a crossover). According to the Suzuki, Kizashi 3 will represent the completion of the Kizashi concept series as well as providing a closer-to-production vision of a future Suzuki sport sedan offering. Deeply drawn headlights, recessed fog lamps, the fascia and a streamlined visage points to superior aerodynamics. Suzuki says that the Kizashi 3 offers a blend of sporty handling and driver comfort. Suzuki’s 300-hp, 3.6-liter V6 drives all four wheels through Suzuki’s intelligent AWD system.
Concept Kizashi 3 Specifications
Powertrain layout: Front engine, four-wheel drive with Advanced i-AWD system
Seating capacity (persons): Five
Tires: 255/30ZR21 9.5J
Wheels: 21-inch, nine-spoke, aluminum
Engine: 3,564cm3 V6, DOHC, 24-valve
Transmission: Six-speed automatic (with paddle shifters)
Maximum power: 300 hp
Overall length: 4,650mm/183.1 in.
Overall width: 1,900mm/74.8 in.
Overall height: 1,450mm/57.1 in.
Wheelbase: 2,800mm/110.2 in.
Minimum ground clearance: 120mm
Body color: Kizashi Silver