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

DRIV3R · 6th November 2010, 15:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paulstar

The K just has so many more features and everything it has is better, example you dont insert a key into the ignition. Simply sit in the car, with the transponder on you and press the start button to go.

Thanks
Paul

Assuming that, by K you meant the Kizashi, even the Cruze has the same feature. Be in range and just press the Start/Stop button.

architect · 7th November 2010, 00:59

The proportions are very European (thank God!). The detailing does seem a little "Korean" (but nice Korean) instead of Teutonic. I would say its probably the most handsome Maruti after the Gypsy and the Vitara. The Interiors are nice, and I hope the quality of the fit and finish are as good as the design.

Pitted against the Cruze, it should be popular. Priced higher, I am not sure. I think the badge becomes very important in the 15L+ bracket. How else does one explain the absolute VFM + engine + 6 sp manual gearbox of the Sonata Transform selling dismal numbers?

goldie_malhotra · 9th November 2010, 14:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by DRIV3R

Assuming that, by K you meant the Kizashi, even the Cruze has the same feature. Be in range and just press the Start/Stop button.

Even the Micra @ 5-6L has the same feature.

sanjaykk · 12th November 2010, 18:16

They are coming alive:

Guess who's coming Alive?

Looks like Kizashi is around the corner!

neoranjit · 12th November 2010, 20:59

^^ I dont think the site has anything to do with Kizashi. The hints on the site are more for crash test dummies

DRIV3R · 12th November 2010, 21:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by goldie_malhotra

Even the Micra @ 5-6L has the same feature.

It's a known fact!

I mentioned about that feature in Cruze cos 'Paulstar' had compared the Cruze and the Kizashi in his post.

GForce1980 · 24th November 2010, 13:59

I found this article on the net. Makes for a good read. Thought you guys would like it too...

Suzuki Kizashi - Tokyo to L.A. - The Hard Way - Motor Trend

I am thoroughly impressed with the car...

nilanjanray · 25th November 2010, 10:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by GForce1980

I found this article on the net. Makes for a good read. Thought you guys would like it too...

Suzuki Kizashi - Tokyo to L.A. - The Hard Way - Motor Trend

I am thoroughly impressed with the car...

Great article and fantastic pictures of Russia!

The Kizashi seems to be one tough vehicle! If they price it right, I might upgrade from my Sx4.

WRX · 25th November 2010, 10:54

AutoX magazine reviewed a U.S spec Kizashi some time ago. Review is available at the link below.

Driven: Suzuki Kizashi

dhrishikesh · 26th November 2010, 08:35

A Maruti Suzuki official said that:
"We will get the confidence to make the sedan here only when we generate adequate sales volumes from the CBUs and CKDs. We do have a plan, but there is a long time to it."
"But initially the Kizashi will be brought to Indian shores in the form of a CBU which means the base price is already pushed up by more than 100 per cent (including countervailing duties, education cess and other levies)."
"If it generates adequate sales volumes, the strategy is to shift from CBU to CKD. But CKDs will also attract a 60% duty. The rising yen cost is providing no relief either."
Here is the link to this news:
Maruti Suzuki plans a ?Made in India? Kizashi | Indian Autos blog

mayankk · 26th November 2010, 10:04

thats a straight out "no".
it'll be here, but priced out of its segment.
maruti is smart, i am sure they must have carried out adequate surveys to see the buying capability.
Only problem is, they are so corrupted by the numbers since their 800 days, they think small numbers are just not feasible, same numbers that a GM or Fiat would be more than happy to achieve.
shame though, we'll miss out on a great car and a headturner.

avishar · 26th November 2010, 21:49

I think they ought to have got the car and assembled it here.At CBU prices this car is not value for money.Maruti missed a chance to at last make it big in the d-segment.Priced at Cruze prices the Kizashi would might have proved to be a gamechanger.

freakmuzik · 30th November 2010, 19:38

Guys,
I just got this information from my maruti SA that the kizashi is going to be launched withing a few months( do not know exactly, maybe Feb/March 2011) with a price tag of around 17 to 18 lacs!!
regards.

Fornax · 3rd December 2010, 23:21

I am not sure about the reliability of this source, but its' saying 10-12 lacs.

Indiantelevision.com > Media, Advertising & Marketing Watch > Dentsu bags creative mandate for Maruti's Kizashi

sidindica · 4th December 2010, 18:46

Coming this Jan priced at approx 13-15 lakhs, CBU from Japan. 2.4 VVT with 176 PS and 6 speed AT.

Maruti Suzuki Kizashi 'Spotted' in Gurgaon EDIT: Launched at Rs. 16.5 Lakh Ex Delhi-photo1507.jpg

The car is on display inside the MSIL brand center at Vasant Kunj, Delhi. You can touch it, feel it and sit inside and have a good look at it.

7th November 2010, 00:59	#77
architect Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Ghaziabad, U. P Posts: 1,359 Thanked: 764 Times	The proportions are very European (thank God!). The detailing does seem a little "Korean" (but nice Korean) instead of Teutonic. I would say its probably the most handsome Maruti after the Gypsy and the Vitara. The Interiors are nice, and I hope the quality of the fit and finish are as good as the design. Pitted against the Cruze, it should be popular. Priced higher, I am not sure. I think the badge becomes very important in the 15L+ bracket. How else does one explain the absolute VFM + engine + 6 sp manual gearbox of the Sonata Transform selling dismal numbers?
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12th November 2010, 18:16	#79
sanjaykk BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 438 Thanked: 357 Times View My Garage	They are coming alive: Guess who's coming Alive? Looks like Kizashi is around the corner!
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12th November 2010, 20:59	#80
neoranjit BHPian Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Chennai Posts: 588 Thanked: 195 Times View My Garage	^^ I dont think the site has anything to do with Kizashi. The hints on the site are more for crash test dummies
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24th November 2010, 13:59	#82
GForce1980 BHPian Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Bangalore Posts: 43 Thanked: 13 Times View My Garage	I found this article on the net. Makes for a good read. Thought you guys would like it too... Suzuki Kizashi - Tokyo to L.A. - The Hard Way - Motor Trend I am thoroughly impressed with the car...
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25th November 2010, 10:54	#84
WRX BHPian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: LOS ANGELES Posts: 30 Thanked: 4 Times	AutoX magazine reviewed a U.S spec Kizashi some time ago. Review is available at the link below. Driven: Suzuki Kizashi
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26th November 2010, 08:35	#85
dhrishikesh BHPian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Mumbai / Pune B Posts: 806 Thanked: 214 Times	Maruti Suzuki Plans a 'Made In India' Kizashi !!! A Maruti Suzuki official said that: "We will get the confidence to make the sedan here only when we generate adequate sales volumes from the CBUs and CKDs. We do have a plan, but there is a long time to it." "But initially the Kizashi will be brought to Indian shores in the form of a CBU which means the base price is already pushed up by more than 100 per cent (including countervailing duties, education cess and other levies)." "If it generates adequate sales volumes, the strategy is to shift from CBU to CKD. But CKDs will also attract a 60% duty. The rising yen cost is providing no relief either." Here is the link to this news: Maruti Suzuki plans a ?Made in India? Kizashi \| Indian Autos blog
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26th November 2010, 10:04	#86
mayankk Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: New Delhi Posts: 5,148 Thanked: 8,168 Times View My Garage	thats a straight out "no". it'll be here, but priced out of its segment. maruti is smart, i am sure they must have carried out adequate surveys to see the buying capability. Only problem is, they are so corrupted by the numbers since their 800 days, they think small numbers are just not feasible, same numbers that a GM or Fiat would be more than happy to achieve. shame though, we'll miss out on a great car and a headturner.
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26th November 2010, 21:49	#87
avishar Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: kolkata/bangalore,india Posts: 2,901 Thanked: 4,143 Times	I think they ought to have got the car and assembled it here.At CBU prices this car is not value for money.Maruti missed a chance to at last make it big in the d-segment.Priced at Cruze prices the Kizashi would might have proved to be a gamechanger.
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30th November 2010, 19:38	#88
freakmuzik BHPian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 620 Thanked: 1,342 Times	Guys, I just got this information from my maruti SA that the kizashi is going to be launched withing a few months( do not know exactly, maybe Feb/March 2011) with a price tag of around 17 to 18 lacs!! regards.
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3rd December 2010, 23:21	#89
Fornax BHPian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bombay Posts: 293 Thanked: 91 Times View My Garage	I am not sure about the reliability of this source, but its' saying 10-12 lacs. Indiantelevision.com > Media, Advertising & Marketing Watch > Dentsu bags creative mandate for Maruti's Kizashi
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4th December 2010, 18:46	#90
sidindica Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 4,892 Thanked: 8,116 Times	Coming this Jan priced at approx 13-15 lakhs, CBU from Japan. 2.4 VVT with 176 PS and 6 speed AT. The car is on display inside the MSIL brand center at Vasant Kunj, Delhi. You can touch it, feel it and sit inside and have a good look at it.
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