Monday, 11 April 2011

Maruti Kizashi




The Kizashi concept,  introduced at  the Frankfurt Motor Show, illustrated Suzuki’s progress toward developing a new  D-segment entry. The D-segment  is divided into two categories: family-oriented cars  characterized by cabin roominess and compact “entry luxury,” offering performance , prestige and quality. The new value that Maruti Suzuki will provide is unique to  the segment in that it combines affordability and emotional  appeal.
The Kizashi concept illustrated a high  degree of “status” by featuring an appealing blend of cabin roominess, graceful  styling, dynamism, character and a passionate spirit matched to Suzuki’s user-centered  functionality and performance engineering excellence. Maruti Suzuki realizes that  there's no point in entering the D-segment unless it can offer new value that can't  be given by any of the existing brands. It might be argued that all existing D-segment  cars whose affordability is a selling point are chosen by customers because  they offer a good balance of pricing on one hand and the rational factors of  equipment, driving performance, and cabin roominess on the other.

But the Maruti Suzuki's D-segment  car is different. With the D-segment entry, Suzuki is targeting emotional appeal  as a way to deliver a level of customer satisfaction far higher than what might  be expected from the car's price point. In other words, Suzuki is the first carmaker  to target an uncompromised combination of affordability and emotional appeal in  the D-segment. For  sportiness, the car's dimensions need to reflect a priority on  performance. So while  ensuring the cabin roominess that is essential in the D-segment, the car  is as lean as possible. And with regard to  design, Suzuki has thoroughly studied  the nature of sporty, exciting styling in the  D-segment and has concluded that the design of the new car should have two  themes: grace  and dynamism.

  Facts of Maruti Kizashi

- Is available in two variants: Manual and Automatic
- Is available in only three shades: White, Black & Silver
- Will be imported as a CBU (Completely Build Unit) from Japan
- Is powered by a 2393cc DOHC VVT engine: 178 Bhp with 230 Nm
- Safety features: 6 Airbags, ABS, EBD, ESP and Hill Decent Control
- Features dash integrated MP3 music system with 4 peakers
- Features dual zone automatic climate control system
- Gets huge 17 inch alloy wheels and boot integrated sporty spoiler
 Price is Rs. 16.5 lakhs for Manual and Rs. 17.5 lakhs for Automatic

 Price of Maruti Kizashi
- Maruti Kizashi  Manual - Rs. 16.5 lakhs
- Maruti Kizashi  Automatic - Rs. 17.5 lakhs

The Manual  version of Kizashi is priced at Rs. 16.5 lakhs and automatic version of Kizashi is priced at Rs. 17.5 lakhs.

Variants of  Maruti Kizashi

- Maruti  Kizashi Manual
- Maruti  Kizashi Automatic

Maruti  Suzuki Kizashi has been launched in two variants: Kizashi with six speed manual  transmission and Kizashi mated to six speed automatic transmission.

Bookings & Delivery of Maruti Kizashi

The company  has already started bookings for the Kizashi and deliveries will begin in March 2011. Kizashi  can be booked with an initial deposit of Rs 50,000/- at any Maruti Suzuki Dealers  immediately.

Design and Styling of Maruti Kizashi

After being  previewed by a trio of concept cars over the last two years. Maruti Suzuki’s Kizashi  has finally been officially introduced. Maruti Suzuki Kizashi’s thoughtfully crafted  exterior design is best described as the seamless melding of European style and  Japanese craftsmanship. Tailored for the driving enthusiast, Maruti Suzuki Kizashi’s  bold and aggressive stance is complemented by available 17" alloy wheels, contemporary  styling - with its lean proportion and minimal front overhang - injects the  sophistication appropriate to a performance-oriented sport sedan.

As with the Concept  Kizashi series, the front end of the production Maruti Suzuki Kizashi expresses  both strength and style, while the vehicle’s impeccably engineered body reflects Maruti  Suzuki Kizashi’s underlying strength and distinctive combination of capability and  refinement. At Maruti Suzuki Kizashi’s rear, the architecture accentuates the ‘sport’  aspect of Suzuki’s sport sedan. The visual dynamic is enhanced with the addition  of an integrated dual sport exhaust, communicating - both visually  and aurally - the  Maruti Suzuki Kizashi’s performance-imbued spirit. The track-tuned  suspension has been designed to get the best of the sedan to allow  it to compete with more performance-oriented rivals like the Mazda Mazda6 and  Subaru Legacy and Suzuki promises high-end Akebono-sourced brakes and optional 17-inch alloy wheels wrapped in performance rubber.

Interior of Maruti Kizashi

The Maruti Suzuki Kizashi will offer cloth or leather seats, as  well as a 425-watt Rockford Fosgate audio  system with iPod connectivity and Bluetooth capability. The Kizashi is  manufactured  at the automaker’s Sagara, Japan, assembly plant. The interiors  of Maruti Suzuki Kizashi seems to be very  luxurious and spacious in comparison to other cars in this segment which  are Toyota Corolla, Skoda Laura, Volkswagen Jetta, Honda Accord and  Hyundai Sonata Transform. The dashboard and instrument cluster of Maruti Suzuki  Kizashi are in all grey which looks rock solid and gives Kizashi very upmarket  look.

Engine - Maruti Kizashi

- 2400cc DOHC
- 176 Bhp at 6500 rpm
- 224 Nm at 4000 rpm

Maruti Suzuki Kizashi is equipped  with a standard 2.4-liter DOHC inline four-cylinder engine offering a more potent  standard engine than many competitive best-sellers. The engine employs both an  aluminum block and cylinder heads, providing a lightweight installation; aluminum  pistons with low tensile force rings deliver improved power and efficiency.  Dropped-forged connecting rods, rotating on a forged steel crankshaft, contribute  to the inline four’s durability, and a balancer shaft delivers improved engine balance  and reduced noise, vibration and harshness (NVH). In addition to this excellent  new powertrain, and to even further enhance the Maruti Suzuki Kizashi’s strong  efficiency story, Suzuki is developing an even more fuel efficient hybrid version that  will be added to the lineup in the future.

Suspension & Brakes of Maruti Kizashi

An  exceptionally  rigid steel unibody - with reinforced front suspension and multi-link rear suspension  constructed with embedded aluminum - allows  for crisp, nimble handling with  excellent stability, sophisticated ride and reduced  chassis vibration. Engineered from  conception to be all-wheel-drive capable,  the Maruti Suzuki Kizashi offers a newly  developed advanced all-wheel-drive  system with highly advanced controls that  evokes and promotes a  natural sense of heartfelt driving enthusiasm and  safety. Maruti Suzuki  Kizashi’s sophisticated braking system offers standard  four-wheel disc brakes and includes  suppliers such as Akebono, a world-leader in  NVH control and analysis and a leading brake supplier for automotive and high-speed rail  applications.

Safety Features - Maruti Kizashi

Maruti Suzuki  Kizashi is very strong when it comes to safety, both manual and automatic variant  of Kizashi features Anti-lock braking system, Electronic stability control, Hill decent  control (in AT variant only), Electronic brake distribution, front, side and curtain  airbags (total 6 airbags).

Shades - Maruti Kizashi

Maruti Suzuki  Kizashi is available in three shades:

- Premium  Silver Metallic
- Super Black  Pearl
- Snow White  Pearl

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