Maruti Suzuki Kizashi 'Spotted' in Gurgaon EDIT: Launched at Rs. 16.5 Lakh Ex Delhi

gshanky · 11th October 2010, 21:57

In my book the all positive reviews until the 3rd long term review is a very good sign. Good going kizashi.

Here is the MT url - 2010 Suzuki Kizashi GTS Long Term Update 3 - Motor Trend

rjalihal · 11th October 2010, 22:05

12-18 lakhs for a Maruti sounds way to expensive. But hey, people were shocked when Maruti launched their SX4 sedan. That car has now become a top seller. The Kizashi with that huge a price tag has what it takes to be a star too! People's perceptions about Maruti have changed a lot.

nomadabhi · 14th October 2010, 09:24

Already have an Estilo and with launch of SX4 AT thought of upgrading. But with Kizashi @ 1200K is very tempting and so I am waiting for my move.

However, 1800K wont do justice as Kizashi was supposed to be launched against Cruze (I guess).

vikrantj · 15th October 2010, 21:50

Saw a Kizashi in Pune on Sunday night near Pune RTO. Followed it till Sancheti Hospital. It did not have a temp number and secondly name "Kizashi" was covered with a white tape but I could spot a "K" . Have a really bad picture to show (well driving and photography do not mix well on crowed streets)

fx45 · 15th October 2010, 22:52

yes.. there you go, first one to post pic of kizashi in india

good spotting mate

typeOnegative · 16th October 2010, 09:51

From what Pervez has posted, the Kizashi looks like the SX4's cousin brother or something. What is the big deal really?

It is not going to sell, because Maruti cannot sell anything more than 10L.

ruchirtnt · 16th October 2010, 10:06

it looks to be a hybrid of SX4, SWIFT and some suzuki sports car, and comes out ot be one.. kizasshi

romeomidhun · 18th October 2010, 21:02

Source: SCOOP! Kizashi spotted in India | Autocar India

Consecutive numbers HR 26 BE 1563, 1564 (see picture posted above by Vikrant also). Means many Kizashis are registered for testing.

MAS · 18th October 2010, 21:51

Good work Maruthi. The car looks huge. If MS could plonk a good diesel, and price it around than the Corolla D, it will sell very well.

Hey, what is with the twin exhausts?

Looks cheap to me

Screwdriva · 18th October 2010, 22:45

Before any of you even think it, I know I know, the Kizashi is a premium segment car and CNG is considered a utilitarian fuel.

But here's my arguement - the car has a 2.4 liter 4 Cylinder gasoline engine. It does NOT have a diesel in the pipeline. A factory CNG fueled variant ala the SX4 CNG will give Maruti an ace in its hand against the Laura/ Jetta/ Cruze without a major performance sacrifice.

I can see some petrolheads viewing this as blasphemy. But I'm convinced that any major vehicle manufacturer needs to offer more options in todays market than ever before...and a factory fitted CNG kit is a relatively easy option for MUL to offer!

prince_pervez · 18th October 2010, 23:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by MAS

The car looks huge.

Actually speaking, it 'looked' a little smaller than the SX4.

Quote:

If MS could plonk a good diesel, and price it around than the Corolla D, it will sell very well.

Yeah, w/o which I see not many sales pushing through.

shortbread · 18th October 2010, 23:29

The car is definitely bigger than an SX4, actually its designed to compete (dont grin) against the Accord or Passat. It is a highly accomplished car with most reviewers saying this is the closest the Japs have got to a 3 series and can trump it in some counts.

But its sales performance has been dismal to say the least. Its numbers have fallen drastically in the States and its yet to be launched in Europe, where without a decent diesel it will not get attention. The primary problem is that its a Suzuki, globally as far as a brand goes its weaker than Hyundai or Kia.

The problems in India will only increase, being petrol engined its closest rival is the Accord, but the Kizashi being a CBU might be priced higher. Recipe for disaster. Very unfair cos its a much better car than either the Accord or Camry.

What it needs is a decent diesel heart and maybe a VW badge!!

KA18 · 18th October 2010, 23:37

Is it only me, or does the Suzuki Kiashi look like a facelifted Maruti Suzuki SX4?

Is the export model different from the Indian variant?

shortbread · 18th October 2010, 23:45

Nope, its the same. Family design language, I think it actually looks good, understated and muscular. Very German.

fx45 · 18th October 2010, 23:49

the kizashi is quite bigger than the SX4, it does share some styling cues to keep the family look but it's meant to compete in a segment that is "higher" than the SX4. I dont feel Maruti will launch Kizashi with a diesel engine initially. However, i see a possibility of Maruti launching it with a VW Sourced diesel engine at a later stage

11th October 2010, 21:57	#16
gshanky BHPian Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Coimbatore / Bangalore / New York Posts: 717 Thanked: 13 Times	In my book the all positive reviews until the 3rd long term review is a very good sign. Good going kizashi. Here is the MT url - 2010 Suzuki Kizashi GTS Long Term Update 3 - Motor Trend
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11th October 2010, 22:05	#17
rjalihal BHPian Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 713 Thanked: 100 Times	12-18 lakhs for a Maruti sounds way to expensive. But hey, people were shocked when Maruti launched their SX4 sedan. That car has now become a top seller. The Kizashi with that huge a price tag has what it takes to be a star too! People's perceptions about Maruti have changed a lot.
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14th October 2010, 09:24	#18
nomadabhi BHPian Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mumbai Posts: 352 Thanked: 105 Times View My Garage	Already have an Estilo and with launch of SX4 AT thought of upgrading. But with Kizashi @ 1200K is very tempting and so I am waiting for my move. However, 1800K wont do justice as Kizashi was supposed to be launched against Cruze (I guess).
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15th October 2010, 21:50	#19
vikrantj BHPian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Pune Posts: 628 Thanked: 568 Times	Kizhashi in Pune Saw a Kizashi in Pune on Sunday night near Pune RTO. Followed it till Sancheti Hospital. It did not have a temp number and secondly name "Kizashi" was covered with a white tape but I could spot a "K" . Have a really bad picture to show (well driving and photography do not mix well on crowed streets) Attached Thumbnails
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15th October 2010, 22:52	#20
fx45 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: mumbai Posts: 1,823 Thanked: 384 Times	yes.. there you go, first one to post pic of kizashi in india good spotting mate
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16th October 2010, 09:51	#21
typeOnegative Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Vikhroli, Mumbai, India Posts: 1,503 Thanked: 27 Times	From what Pervez has posted, the Kizashi looks like the SX4's cousin brother or something. What is the big deal really? It is not going to sell, because Maruti cannot sell anything more than 10L.
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16th October 2010, 10:06	#22
ruchirtnt Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 1,065 Thanked: 125 Times View My Garage	it looks to be a hybrid of SX4, SWIFT and some suzuki sports car, and comes out ot be one.. kizasshi
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18th October 2010, 21:02	#23
romeomidhun BANNED Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Chennai Posts: 3,282 Thanked: 4,876 Times	Source: SCOOP! Kizashi spotted in India \| Autocar India Consecutive numbers HR 26 BE 1563, 1564 (see picture posted above by Vikrant also). Means many Kizashis are registered for testing. Attached Thumbnails
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18th October 2010, 21:51	#24
MAS Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Chennai Posts: 1,940 Thanked: 1,614 Times	Good work Maruthi. The car looks huge. If MS could plonk a good diesel, and price it around than the Corolla D, it will sell very well. Hey, what is with the twin exhausts? Looks cheap to me
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18th October 2010, 22:45	#25
Screwdriva BHPian Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: London/ Bombay Posts: 582 Thanked: 527 Times View My Garage	Will Maruti Launch a Kizashi CNG in the Metros? Before any of you even think it, I know I know, the Kizashi is a premium segment car and CNG is considered a utilitarian fuel. But here's my arguement - the car has a 2.4 liter 4 Cylinder gasoline engine. It does NOT have a diesel in the pipeline. A factory CNG fueled variant ala the SX4 CNG will give Maruti an ace in its hand against the Laura/ Jetta/ Cruze without a major performance sacrifice. I can see some petrolheads viewing this as blasphemy. But I'm convinced that any major vehicle manufacturer needs to offer more options in todays market than ever before...and a factory fitted CNG kit is a relatively easy option for MUL to offer!
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18th October 2010, 23:29	#27
shortbread Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: KL 7 Posts: 2,387 Thanked: 6,265 Times	The car is definitely bigger than an SX4, actually its designed to compete (dont grin) against the Accord or Passat. It is a highly accomplished car with most reviewers saying this is the closest the Japs have got to a 3 series and can trump it in some counts. But its sales performance has been dismal to say the least. Its numbers have fallen drastically in the States and its yet to be launched in Europe, where without a decent diesel it will not get attention. The primary problem is that its a Suzuki, globally as far as a brand goes its weaker than Hyundai or Kia. The problems in India will only increase, being petrol engined its closest rival is the Accord, but the Kizashi being a CBU might be priced higher. Recipe for disaster. Very unfair cos its a much better car than either the Accord or Camry. What it needs is a decent diesel heart and maybe a VW badge!!
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18th October 2010, 23:37	#28
KA18 BHPian Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Chikmagalur Posts: 287 Thanked: 309 Times View My Garage	Is it only me, or does the Suzuki Kiashi look like a facelifted Maruti Suzuki SX4? Is the export model different from the Indian variant?
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18th October 2010, 23:45	#29
shortbread Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: KL 7 Posts: 2,387 Thanked: 6,265 Times	Nope, its the same. Family design language, I think it actually looks good, understated and muscular. Very German.
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18th October 2010, 23:49	#30
fx45 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: mumbai Posts: 1,823 Thanked: 384 Times	the kizashi is quite bigger than the SX4, it does share some styling cues to keep the family look but it's meant to compete in a segment that is "higher" than the SX4. I dont feel Maruti will launch Kizashi with a diesel engine initially. However, i see a possibility of Maruti launching it with a VW Sourced diesel engine at a later stage
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