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Suzuki Announces Pricing for 2010 Kizashi


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With Kizashi, Suzuki delivers sophistication and driving experience of a premium sport sedan for price of a modest midsize car

- Kizashi is the best equipped mid-size sedan starting under $19,000, with volume models averaging between $22,000 and $24,000.

- Kizashi offers the most standard safety features in its price class and already meets the NHTSA's 2014 safety standards.

- The AWD Kizashi, available in all trim levels with CVT transmission, can be purchased for less than some of the segment's volume leading FWD sedans.


BREA, CA - November 5, 2009: Tapping in to its heritage of building high performance outboard motors and motorcycles, American Suzuki Motor Corp. today announces pricing for the all-new 2010 Kizashi sedan (pronounced "Kee-Zah-Shee") which will debut in dealer showrooms in December 2009.

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The Kizashi offers a unique blend of dynamic performance attributes, premium design aesthetics and craftsmanship yet to be experienced in this category. Suzuki expands on its best-in-class platform while offering features more appropriate to the near-luxury segment. In short, Kizashi delivers a premium package and experience without the premium price tag.

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With the well-equipped entry-level Kizashi S priced between $18,999 and $21,749 (plus $735 for destination and handling), a prospective customer enjoys an energetic platform, comfortable accommodation and expressive design for prices appropriate to a modestly equipped compact. This base price includes many standard features usually found in vehicles costing thousands more or as options in the competitive class.

Standard features of the Kizashi S include:

-- 8 airbags (front/rear side and curtain)
-- Pushbutton keyless start
-- Dual-zone climate control
-- 9-speaker audio with steering controls
-- EPS Stability Control and ABS
-- Projector beam headlamps
-- Power windows, doors and mirrors
-- Ambient and footwell lighting

The FWD Kizashi SE will cost a mere $2,500 more and will allow customers the benefit of the efficient and responsive continuously variable transmission (CVT), P215/55R17 tires on alloy wheels, power driver's seat with 10-way adjustment (including power lumbar), 3-position memory driver's seat, and leather wrapped parking break handle and steering wheel with cruise control. The Kizashi SE, with prices ranging from $21,499 to $22,749 (plus $735 for destination and handling), will be Suzuki's volume model.

The sporty GTS model, available in six-speed manual or performance tuned CVT with steering wheel paddle shifters, starts at just $22,499 (plus $735 for destination and handling) and includes multiple upgrades from the SE model, including 425 watt Rockford Fosgate premium audio system with 10 speakers, Bluetooth®(1) streaming audio capability (with compatible MP3 and iPod®(2) connectivity) and hands-free calling with voice command, P235/45R18 tires, fog lights and power moon roof. GTS pricing will top out at $24,849 (plus $735 for destination and handling).

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The luxuriously appointed SLS model builds on the GTS and includes leather seats, power passenger seat, heated front seats, auto dimming rear view mirror with Homelink®(3) Universal garage door opener, heated outside mirrors, automatic rain sensing wipers, automatic headlamps and rear proximity sensors with audible warning and graphic display. Prices for the lavish SLS range from $24,399 to $26,749 (plus $735 for destination and handling).

                   2010 SUZUKI KIZASHI PACKAGES AND PRICING

  MODEL        ENGINE    TRANSMISSION      DRIVE       MSRP*
  -----        ------    ------------      -----       ----
  Kizashi S    2.4L I-4  Six-speed manual  2WD         $18,999

  Kizashi S    2.4L I-4  Automatic (CVT)   2WD         $20,499

  Kizashi SE   2.4L I-4  Automatic (CVT)   2WD         $21,499

  Kizashi GTS  2.4L I-4  Six-speed manual  2WD         $22,499

  Kizashi GTS  2.4L I-4  Automatic (CVT)   2WD         $23,599

  Kizashi SLS  2.4L I-4  Six-speed manual  2WD         $24,399

  Kizashi SLS  2.4L I-4  Automatic (CVT)   2WD         $25,499

  Kizashi S    2.4L I-4  Automatic (CVT)   AWD         $21,749

  Kizashi SE   2.4L I-4  Automatic (CVT)   AWD         $22,749

  Kizashi GTS  2.4L I-4  Automatic (CVT)   AWD         $24,849

  Kizashi SLS  2.4L I-4  Automatic (CVT)   AWD         $26,749

  * Excludes destination and handling charges.

  MECHANICAL FEATURES                                       S    SE  GTS SLS
  -------------------                                      ---  ---  --- ---
  2.4L, 4 Cylinder, 16-valve, DOHC (185HP, 170 LB-FT
   Torque for M/T)/(180 HP for CVT)                         S    S   S   S

  Zero-maintenance, self-adjusting timing chain             S    S   S   S

  6-speed manual transmission                               S    -   S   S

  Automatic - performance tuned Continuously Variable
   Transmission (CVT)                                       O    S   O   O

  i-All-Wheel Drive II  (Full-time automatic system         AWD  AWD AWD AWD
    w/driver's on/off activation switch)

  Ultra-rigid unibody structure                             S    S   S   S

  Multi-link rear suspension w/KYB performance shocks       S    S   S   S

  4-wheel disc brakes, w/Akebono brake components           S    S   S   S

  SAFETY FEATURES                                           S    SE  GTS SLS
  ---------------                                          ---  ---  --- ---

  8 standard airbags (includes front and rear seat
   side and curtain airbags)                                S    S   S   S

  2014 NHTSA Crash Standard compliant                       S    S   S   S

  Advanced Electronic Stability Control w/traction
   assist                                                   S    S   S   S

  Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) w/brake assist               S    S   S   S

  Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)                    S    S   S   S

  LATCH System for child seats and rear door child
   safety locks                                             S    S   S   S

  Daytime running lights                                    S    S   S   S

  EXTERIOR FEATURES                                         S    SE  GTS SLS
  -----------------                                         -    --  --- ---
  "SmartPass" Keyless Start and entry w/push button
   ignition system                                          S    S   S   S

  Projector beam headlamps                                  S    S   S   S

  P215/60R16 w/16-inch steel wheels and full wheel
   covers (silver painted finish)                           S    S   S   S

  P215/55R17 w/17-inch alloy wheels (machined finish)       -    S   S   S

  P235/45R18 w/18-inch alloy wheels (smoked silver
   painted finish)                                          -    -   S   S

  Automatic control on/off headlamps                        -    -   -   S

  Heated outside mirrors (AWD only on S, SE and GTS)        AWD  AWD AWD S

  Rear proximity sensors w/instrument cluster graphic
   display                                                  -    -   -   S

  INTERIOR FEATURES                                         S    SE  GTS SLS
  -----------------                                         -    --  --- ---
  Power windows, door locks and mirrors (includes auto
   up/down front windows)                                   S    S   S   S

  Dual zone automatic climate control w/Micron air
   filtration                                               S    S   S   S

  Front sport seats w/seatback map pockets (driver's
   height adjustable)                                       S    S   S   S

  60/40 split folding rear seat w/center pass thru and
   rear armrest with cup-holders                            S    S   S   S

  Dual extending sun visors w/illuminated vanity
   mirrors                                                  S    S   S   S

  Illuminated steering wheel switches with remote audio
   controls                                                 S    S   S   S

  Tilt and telescopic steering wheel column                 S    S   S   S

  Premium soft touch materials including dash, doors,
   flocked glove box, woven headliner and A-Pillars         S    S   S   S

  Center console w/power port, USB port, 3 storage bins
   and rear passenger facing air vents                      S    S   S   S

  AM/FM/CD/MP3 XM-capable audio system                      S    S   S   S

  Driver information center in meter cluster (average
   speed, average and instant MPG, range, outside temp)     S    S   S   S

  Ambient lighting for front footwells, overhead
   console and front door courtesy lighting                 S    S   S   S

  Interior electronic trunk release switch (trunk lid
   includes fabric liner, covered hinges and
   convenience handle)                                      S    S   S   S

  Leather-wrapped steering wheel w/cruise control           CVT
    (includes leather-wrapped shifter knob)                 only S   S   S

  10-Way power driver's seat w/power lumbar support and
   3-position memory setting                                -    S   S   S

  Power tilt-and-slide sunroof (includes one-touch
   open/close)                                              -    -   S   S

  Rockford Fosgate audio (425 watts, 8 channel, 10
   speakers, w/digital sound processor)                     -    -   S   S

  Bluetooth(R) hands-free calling w/voice command and
   wireless music streaming capability                      -    -   S   S

  Leather appointed interior                                -    -   -   S

  Heated front seats w/three (3) settings                   -    -   -   S

  Power passenger seat                                      -    -   -   S

  Auto dimming rear view mirror w/Homelink(R) remote
   control system                                           -    -   -   S