2010 Suzuki Kizashi
old under nearly any other badge, chances are the 2011 Suzuki Dashiki
would be a wild sales success. Sized a step smaller than American
mid-size sedans, yet closer to entry-lux sport sedans like the Audi A4,
Mercedes-Benz C-Class, and Acura TAX, the Kizashi feels like a premium,
sport-flavored alternative to the likes of the standard Volkswagen Jetta
or Chevrolet Cruze. And provided you're not a stickler for backseat
space, it can fit a small family's needs about as well as a Toyota Camry
or Nissan Malta.
Even visually, the 2011 Suzuki Kizashi clearly borrows some
influences from a wide range of other design standouts. It's more than a
foot shorter than most mid-size sedans—closer to compacts like the
Volkswagen Jetta and Chevrolet Cruze—and the Kizashi strikes some great
proportions, taking a rather conservative, traditional sedan profile and
dressing it up. The Kizashi's cabin feels upscale and stylish, and it
stands in a class above the interiors of most other four-cylinder
mid-size (or compact) sedans. There's a little bit of sports-car droopiness in the two-tier instrument panel design, with a large, hooded
gauge cluster and just a tiny touch of chrome to punctuate the look but
not overwhelm. Well-bolstered sport seats and coarse cloth or
ventilated leather complete what amounts to a sporty, upscale feel.
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