Suzuki Kizashi

Maruti Suzuki, 54.2% owned by Suzuki Motor Corporation, launched the Maruti Kizashi on February 2, 2011. It is imported as a Completely Built Unit (CBU), which attracts import duties of 105%. It was priced at around 16 to 17.5 lakh rupees.[12] It has since been withdrawn from the Indian market due to poor sales.

This model has a J24B 2.4 litre petrol engine with 4 cylinders, 16 valves DOHC. The 2400 cc engine is capable of producing 185 hp (138 kW; 188 PS) at 6,500 rpm (manual transmission) and 180 hp (134 kW; 182 PS) at 6,000 rpm (CVT). It produces 170 lb⋅ft (230 N⋅m) of torque at 4,000 rpm. The Maruti Kizashi utilizes a direct ignition system for increased fuel efficiency with decreased emissions. With the help of this and other engine technologies, the car gives 9 km/L in the city and 12 km/L on the highway. The fuel tank capacity of the car is 63 L. Maruti Suzuki though, has not been able to sell many units since the Kizashi is petrol only (running a petrol car in India is expensive compared to a diesel), and the fact that it is expensive there.

The Kizashi currently is on sale only in Pakistan as it has been removed from other markets. Pak Suzuki Motors, a subsidiary of Suzuki Motor Corporation in Pakistan, launched the Suzuki Kizashi on February 11, 2015 at Pearl Continental Hotel, Lahore. It is imported as a Completely Built-up Unit (CBU) with no plans to manufacture it locally. The ex-factory price at launch was PKR 5.0 million.[13][14]

Concept Kizashi 1

The first Kizashi concept included a 2.0L 16-valve turbo diesel engine, sequential 6-speed transmission, 21-inch aluminium alloy wheels, and AWD. It was unveiled at the 2007 Frankfurt Motor Show.[16]

Kizashi 2 concept

Concept Kizashi 2

The second Kizashi concept was a 5-door crossover sport wagon that included a 3.6 L (3,564 cc) V6 engine, 6-speed automatic transmission, i-AWD, and 265/45ZR22 tires. It was unveiled at the 2007 Tokyo Motor Show.[17]

Kizashi 3 concept

Concept Kizashi 3

The third Kizashi concept was an AWD vehicle that included a 3.6 L (3,564 cc) V6 engine rated at 300 hp (224 kW; 304 PS), 6-speed automatic transmission, and 21-inch aluminium wheels with 255/30ZR21 tires. The Concept Kizashi 3 was unveiled at the 2008 New York Auto Show.[18]

Kizashi Apex

Aimed at performance enthusiast buyers and featuring a new turbocharged engine outputting approximately 205 to 224 kW (275 to 300 hp), sports tires and wheels, and exterior paint job inspired by the company's motorcycles.[19]

Kizashi EcoCharge

Suzuki’s hybrid is powered by a 2.0 L gasoline engine, which is “boosted” by a 15 kW belt-driven electric motor to deliver a combined 144 hp (107 kW; 146 PS) and 127 lb⋅ft (172 N⋅m) of torque. The new hybrid drivetrain is further aided in its quest for improved fuel efficiency by a six-speed automatic transmission, low rolling resistance tires, regenerative braking, and stop-start technology, which add up to a significant mpg improvement compared to the current, “conventional” Suzuki. Steve Younan, director of automotive marketing and product planning for American Suzuki Motor Corporation, says that the company is making plans to move forward with a similar product, and that “the proof of (Suzuki’s) concept is that the Kizashi EcoCharge has the capability to deliver a 25 % fuel economy gain in real-world driving through an electric charge to the powertrain system while still retaining the production Kizashi’s dynamic handling and braking advantages that make it a standout category performer.”[19]