Spy Shots: Suzuki Kizashi prowls the strip mall
Suzuki has teased us with three separate Kizashi concept cars and finally told us that a production vehicle based on the last concept would be coming to America in 2010. Work is apparently underway on the new Camcord competitor, and proof of Suzuki’s efforts have appeared in a Southern California parking lot. Although the entire car is covered in camo, a few subtle details, including the grille and profile, appear to keep with the original concept, which garnered a substantial amount of acclaim when it was originally unveiled.
As pointed out by Autofiends, the Kizashi sedan looks a bit smaller than the vehicles it will be competing against, particularly when you consider that the Honda Accord has grown so large that it’s now classified as a full-size car, akin to the Toyota Avalon and Buick Lucerne. We welcome the idea of a smaller and sportier option, especially one equipped with an offshoot of GM’s 3.6-liter V6, which is expected to join Suzuki’s Intelligent All-Wheel-Drive when the production Kizashi debuts next year.
Gallery: Suzuki Kizashi 3 Concept - Live Reveal
[Source: Autofiends]
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