LAUNCH: Suzuki Kizashi Debuts (RM147,888 OTR+Ins)

Suzuki Malaysia Automobile Sdn Bhd (SMA), introduced the fully imported Suzuki Kizashi 2.4L SDLX/SPORT from Japan, to the Malaysian market.  The milestone signified Suzuki’s entrance into the D-segment category of the automotive market or the sporty and elegance Sedan segment, expanding its line-up beyond the small cars segment.

The Suzuki Kizashi 2.4L was officially launched by Mr. Shinya Yokokawa, Deputy Managing Director of Suzuki Malaysia Automobile Sdn. Bhd. In his speech, Mr Shinya Yokokawa said, “The Suzuki Kizashi 2.4L will be the new Suzuki’s flagship vehicle in the D-Segment category. The new sporty and elegance sedan will further expand and strengthen the company’s current product line of compact cars and SUVs. ‘Kizashi’ comes from a Japanese word which means “a sign of great things to come”. Undoubtedly a great new stimulant to Malaysia’s D-Segment, it mirrors Suzuki’s forward-looking approach to break into the Sedan market.”

Having made a name for itself as a specialist in compact cars and SUVs, Suzuki expansion into the Sedan market is an indication of Suzuki’s commitment to accommodate great demands in bigger cars and the diverse lifestyles of customers who want to stay with the Suzuki brand when buying larger cars. Kizashi reflects a concept of creating an emotionally appealing sedan for active people with a combination of sportiness and elegance in its design, a further evolution of the European-tuned handling delivered by the Swift and SX4, with a smoothness and quietness befitting a D-Segment vehicle.

Available in both Standard (SDLX) and Sport; the Kizashi encompasses Japanese craftsmanship quality with European styling, sporty and elegant interiors, a 2.4L (J24B) DOHC inline-four petrol engine performance, fuel efficiency, outstanding range of safety technologies, which will all offers exceptional driving convenience and experience that reflects Suzuki’s exuberant brand spirit that delivers a high level of excitement to everyone who drives it.

The J24B engine pumps out 131bhp at 6,500rpm and 230Nm of torque at 4,000rpm. All that will be pulling the Kizashi’s kerb weight of 1,490kg (1,530kg SPORT). The Kizashi will also possess a CVT gearbox which will help propell it to a maximum cruising speed of 205kmh with the centruy sprint achieved in 8.8s.

Alluminium alloy rims will come as standard for the Kizashi, where you’d be getting 17″ rims on 215/55 tyres on the SDLX and SPORT variant gets 18″ on 235/45 tryes.

Equipped with active safety standard equipment, including ABS (Anti-lock braking system), EBD (Electronic Braking force Distribution), six airbags and an ESP (Electronic Stability Programme) with traction control that promotes stability during cornering maneuvers, acceleration, emergency maneuvers and on slippery roads, the Kizashi’s is crafted with great safety in mind. Since the launch in year 2009 in Japan, The Kizashi 2.4L had won several international accolades.

Suzuki Malaysia Automobile Sdn. Bhd.
Tel: 03-2052 7555
Fax: 03-2052 7666

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03-29-2012, 09:02 AM	#3
DanzEterna Moderator Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: PJ Posts: 8,530 Likes: 837 Liked: 1,392 / 898 Posts	Re: LAUNCH: Suzuki Kizashi Debuts (RM147,888 OTR+Ins) i saw it during their roadshow at 1utama….kinda small compared to sonata, camry, accord….. size more a less to cruze.
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03-29-2012, 09:18 AM	#4
DeaconFrost 150bhp Tuned Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Kuala Lumpur Posts: 158 Likes: 26 Liked: 109 / 39 Posts	Re: LAUNCH: Suzuki Kizashi Debuts (RM147,888 OTR+Ins) Quote: Originally Posted by DanzEterna i saw it during their roadshow at 1utama….kinda small compared to sonata, camry, accord….. size more a less to cruze. Saw it yesterday at Empire Subang bro. The boot is just sooo good looking you don’t even need a spoiler. Not so small to become a compact car and not too big to become unsporty also: for me just nice. Actually I was somewhat waiting for the launch of this car, but the Malaysian market J24B comes with 131hp instead of the 185hp??? What kind of sorcery is this…
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03-29-2012, 10:57 AM	#5
DanzEterna Moderator Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: PJ Posts: 8,530 Likes: 837 Liked: 1,392 / 898 Posts	Re: LAUNCH: Suzuki Kizashi Debuts (RM147,888 OTR+Ins) but with that price & maybe top up slightly higher able to get a camry 2.0 rite..? or sonata 2.0…. wah 131hp only ah?
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03-29-2012, 11:27 AM	#6
Jay ‘(00) | Contributor Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Kuala Lumpur Posts: 251 Likes: 9 Liked: 607 / 187 Posts	Re: LAUNCH: Suzuki Kizashi Debuts (RM147,888 OTR+Ins) Sorry about that boys… It’s actually 131kW (176bhp) according to the spec sheet.
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03-29-2012, 11:31 AM	#7
DanzEterna Moderator Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: PJ Posts: 8,530 Likes: 837 Liked: 1,392 / 898 Posts	Re: LAUNCH: Suzuki Kizashi Debuts (RM147,888 OTR+Ins) thats wat i thought…proton claims their exora 1.6 CPE power is like a 2.0. but suzuki 2.4L power like a 1.6……. if 176hp is more like it….
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03-29-2012, 02:37 PM	#8
pcmoddingmy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,083 Likes: 20 Liked: 84 / 55 Posts	Re: LAUNCH: Suzuki Kizashi Debuts (RM147,888 OTR+Ins) Guys, I suspect there was a typo… it was supposed to be 131kW which equals to 176hp. For more info on the car, refer here: Suzuki Malaysia Automobile Sdn. Bhd.
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03-29-2012, 07:23 PM	#9
kUmUcHaI 11/1 300bhp Nitrous Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: JB – KL Posts: 310 Likes: 3 Liked: 49 / 34 Posts	Re: LAUNCH: Suzuki Kizashi Debuts (RM147,888 OTR+Ins) quite a good looking car once i saw in New Zealand. Kizashi…very JDM… New member on the road for VIP / Sport sedan
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