More Details on the 2010 Suzuki Kizashi

Aimed to start under the $20,000 mark, the Kizashi comes with a 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine as its only offering. The four-cylinder makes 185 horsepower with the manual transmission and 180 hp with an available continuously variable automatic transmission. A V-6 is being considered; if it’s added to the lineup, it would likely be another year before it hits the market.  

All-wheel drive is an option — only on CVT models — and Suzuki says even with the feature the Kizashi will be priced in the $22,000-$24,000 range. On paper, the Kizashi looks to be a close competitor to the 2010 Subaru Legacy.

The Kizashi’s gas mileage in its best configuration will reach 23/31 mpg city/highway with the available CVT, front-wheel drive and 16-inch wheels. The Legacy’s best gas mileage is also 23/31 mpg, but the Subaru manages that rating with standard all-wheel drive. You can see a full breakdown of the Suzuki’s gas mileage below.  

Digging into trim levels, the Kizashi will come in S, SE, GTS and SLS trim levels. Standard features include push-button start, electronic stability system, steering-wheel-mounted audio controls, automatic climate control and dual exhaust tips. Stepping up to more expensive trim levels adds features like 17- and 18-inch wheels, leather interior, upgraded stereo, automatic wipers and parking sensors.

City/highway mpg — transmission — wheels

Front-wheel drive
21/31 — manual — 16-inch
20/29 — manual — 17/18-inch
23/31 — CVT — 16-inch
23/30 — CVT — 17/18-inch  

All-wheel drive
23/30 — CVT — 16-inch
22/29 — CVT — 17/18-inch