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Posted by autodirect70 on April 3, 2010 · 8 Comments 

Hybrid from Suzuki

Suzuki unveiled the all-new 2010 Suzuki Kizashi sedan last month, the company promised a hybrid version in the future. Suzuki’s hybrid system, using small lithium ion batteries to help boost vehicle efficiency by more or less 20 percent, was co-developed with General Motors.

The conventional 2010 Kizashi is expected to come standard with a 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine, available with a six-speed manual transmission or an optional continuously variable transmission. The hybrid version intended for Japan is likely to be smaller and employ a smaller engine.

Kizashi variant

• The Suzuki Kizashi, Standard features include a six-speed manual, eight airbags, push-button start, dual-zone climate control, a nine-speaker audio system, EPS stability control, ABS, projector beam headlights, power windows, doors and mirrors, and ambient footwell lighting.
• The sporty GTS model, available in six-speed manual or performance tuned CVT with steering wheel paddle shifters.
• The comfort-oriented SLS model, which starts at $24,399, includes leather seats, power passenger seat, heated front seats, auto dimming rear view mirror, a universal garage door opener, heated outside mirrors, automatic rain sensing wipers, automatic headlamps and rear proximity sensors with audible warning.

The Kizashi’s engine delivers 185 horsepower at 6,500 rpm with the manual transmission, and 180 hp at 6,000 rpm in the CVT transmission. The FWD 6-speed variant returns 21 city, and 31 highway mpg with the standard wheels, and 20 city, 29 highway with the upgraded wheel choices. The FWD CVT variant is good for 23 city, and 31 highway mpg, but drops to 30 highway with upgraded wheels.
Switching to the AWD, CVT variant will return 23 city, 30 highway standard, and 22 city, 29 highway with upgraded wheels

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