Just came across this article today in the Economic Times. Suzuki will soon roll out its D-segment competitor to the Civic, Corolla etc. in the form of Kizashi which will roll out from their Manesar plant. The car will feature Suzuki's new six-speed transmission and a 2-litre turbo petrol engine.
Maruti to roll out Rs 10-lakh Kizashi in 2010- Automobiles-Auto-News By Industry-News-The Economic Times
Seems like a two-year wait will be worth its salt knowing Suzuki's tried and tested performance in India.