Kizashi 3 concept with V6 AWD unveiled - close to production model

iTNerd · 21st March 2008, 00:06

Guys, just saw the Kizashi 3 Concept, unveiled in New York, today. It now seems more realistic (close to production model) than the initial concepts. Must say, it looks drooling.. Hope it comes to India too!
If looks is dazzling, then specs are nothing less behind:

Engine: V6 300 hp, DOHC, 24-valve
Four-wheel drive with Advanced i-AWD system
Wheels: 21-inch, nine-spoke, aluminum, 255/30ZR21 9.5J
Transmission: Six-speed automatic (with paddle shifters)
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

More on New York 2008: Suzuki unveils Kizashi 3 concept, coming in 2010 [w/VIDEO] - Autoblog

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v1p3r · 21st March 2008, 00:35

Stunning, in a fatboy Suzuki way. Though I wish the nose wasn't so bulbous in the profile view. Looks like a 300C emulator. Nevertheless, stunning.

low_bass_makker · 21st March 2008, 00:36

I fear it will not come to India soon.

Xehaust · 21st March 2008, 00:48

Looks cool. I can see the SX4 styling cues in it. Only a more stylish version. Look closely and you will see. Only thing is they have chopped off half the rear light and the front lights are more sleek and discreet.

Amazing nonetheless.

Nitin · 21st March 2008, 01:35

Quite a sharp looking sedan! Like the styling,all the way!

DocG · 21st March 2008, 02:29

wowsers...when can be buy one in India?!? that oughta get Maruti a share of the D segment!

highwayblaze · 21st March 2008, 02:36

Its definitely fabulous. I just hope they dont source their engines from GM as they do in their SUV's. Unfortunately the car will toned down on its way to production ofcourse and it'll loose most of what we see here.
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aah78 · 21st March 2008, 03:17

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Originally Posted by iTNerd

Guys, just saw the Kizashi 3 Concept, unveiled in New York, today.

Nice! Wasn't today a Press & Dealer day only?

hskhan · 21st March 2008, 04:34

^ the internet has no press only days

I find that Suzuki is just beginning to take the mid/full size market seriously, but even then, their product line to be very disjointed. Huge gaps between the compact mainstay and the outsourced mid sizers.

Mayavi · 21st March 2008, 04:47

I see a Camry, Infiniti, Mazda in that car... very good looking.

karanraheja · 21st March 2008, 10:33

Looks neat!!! The first time you look at the back it gives you slight impression of an Audi.The front grille should have been better. Anyways great work from Suzuki. Im sure MSIL will be itching to bring this by 2010.

HPP · 21st March 2008, 12:18

lol, you know this is funny, just this evening I was driving down the highway and saw a Suzuki economy car driving down the road and thought to myself, "what are they thinking", and "I can't believe they are still alive making cars that look like that".

However, this new car is truly a stunner, I really like it.

Jayabusa · 21st March 2008, 12:40

Whoa!!!! This is gonna be the King of the future. It's very Majestic and stylish.

Jayabusa · 21st March 2008, 12:42

Whoa!!!! This is gonna be the King of the future! It's very Majestic and stylish.
Somehow the side profile reminds me of the Chrysler 300C.

binoyb22 · 21st March 2008, 13:03

Any idea about the pricing guys??/

21st March 2008, 00:06	#1
iTNerd Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Imphal/Noida Posts: 1,243 Thanked: 1,221 Times View My Garage	Kizashi 3 concept with V6 AWD unveiled - close to production model Guys, just saw the Kizashi 3 Concept, unveiled in New York, today. It now seems more realistic (close to production model) than the initial concepts. Must say, it looks drooling.. Hope it comes to India too! If looks is dazzling, then specs are nothing less behind: Engine: V6 300 hp, DOHC, 24-valve Four-wheel drive with Advanced i-AWD system Wheels: 21-inch, nine-spoke, aluminum, 255/30ZR21 9.5J Transmission: Six-speed automatic (with paddle shifters) 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 More on New York 2008: Suzuki unveils Kizashi 3 concept, coming in 2010 [w/VIDEO] - Autoblog
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21st March 2008, 00:35	#2
v1p3r Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: BLR / DXB / LON Posts: 5,365 Thanked: 7,507 Times View My Garage Infractions: 0/1 (7)	Stunning, in a fatboy Suzuki way. Though I wish the nose wasn't so bulbous in the profile view. Looks like a 300C emulator. Nevertheless, stunning.
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21st March 2008, 00:36	#3
low_bass_makker Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Faridabad Posts: 6,813 Thanked: 306 Times View My Garage	I fear it will not come to India soon.
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21st March 2008, 00:48	#4
Xehaust BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Mumbai Posts: 846 Thanked: 82 Times View My Garage	Looks cool. I can see the SX4 styling cues in it. Only a more stylish version. Look closely and you will see. Only thing is they have chopped off half the rear light and the front lights are more sleek and discreet. Amazing nonetheless.
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21st March 2008, 01:35	#5
Nitin Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 3,294 Thanked: 22 Times View My Garage	Quite a sharp looking sedan! Like the styling,all the way!
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21st March 2008, 02:29	#6
DocG BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Mumbai - Singapore - Cali - Sydney - S.Korea Posts: 870 Thanked: 12 Times View My Garage	wowsers...when can be buy one in India?!? that oughta get Maruti a share of the D segment!
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21st March 2008, 02:36	#7
highwayblaze BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Chicago/Mumbai/Pune Posts: 771 Thanked: 2 Times View My Garage	Its definitely fabulous. I just hope they dont source their engines from GM as they do in their SUV's. Unfortunately the car will toned down on its way to production ofcourse and it'll loose most of what we see here. :(
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21st March 2008, 04:34	#9
hskhan BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: KP Posts: 86 Thanked: Once	^ the internet has no press only days I find that Suzuki is just beginning to take the mid/full size market seriously, but even then, their product line to be very disjointed. Huge gaps between the compact mainstay and the outsourced mid sizers.
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21st March 2008, 04:47	#10
Mayavi BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Scottsdale Posts: 683 Thanked: 10 Times View My Garage	I see a Camry, Infiniti, Mazda in that car... very good looking.
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21st March 2008, 10:33	#11
karanraheja Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Coimbatore Posts: 1,961 Thanked: 436 Times	Looks neat!!! The first time you look at the back it gives you slight impression of an Audi.The front grille should have been better. Anyways great work from Suzuki. Im sure MSIL will be itching to bring this by 2010.
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21st March 2008, 12:18	#12
HPP BHPian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Minneapolis, MN/Hyderabad Posts: 234 Thanked: 4 Times	lol, you know this is funny, just this evening I was driving down the highway and saw a Suzuki economy car driving down the road and thought to myself, "what are they thinking", and "I can't believe they are still alive making cars that look like that". However, this new car is truly a stunner, I really like it.
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21st March 2008, 12:40	#13
Jayabusa Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mumbai Posts: 2,447 Thanked: 70 Times	Whoa!!!! This is gonna be the King of the future. It's very Majestic and stylish.
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21st March 2008, 12:42	#14
Jayabusa Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mumbai Posts: 2,447 Thanked: 70 Times	Whoa!!!! This is gonna be the King of the future! It's very Majestic and stylish. Somehow the side profile reminds me of the Chrysler 300C. Last edited by Jayabusa : 21st March 2008 at 12:45.
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binoyb22 BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: cochin Posts: 168 Thanked: 2 Times	Any idea about the pricing guys??/
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