Suzuki Kizashi 3 - Suzuki family car debuts in New York

It’s third time lucky for Suzuki! Take a look at the stunning Kizashi 3 concept, which has made its debut at the New York Motor Show. After two previous show cars it provides the best view yet of how the firm’s all-new Ford Mondeo challenger will look.

Kizashi means prelude in Japanese and this four-wheel drive show car bodes well for the future production model, which has been given the green light by company bosses. Its sleek lines, smooth bodysides and flush fitting light clusters will bring Suzuki’s small car excellence to a much wider audience for the first time.

Power comes from a 295bhp 3.6-litre V6 engine, which is mated to a six-speed automatic gearbox. The sporty self-shifter also features steering wheel mounted paddles for manual shifts, while an all-wheel drive chassis promises to deliver incredible roadholding.

The first Kizashi concept debuted at last year’s Frankfurt Motor Show and was followed by a second show car in Tokyo later in the year. The production version will hit dealers in 2010 and there’s good news for UK motorists because the firm is planning to develop an economical 2.0-litre diesel engine.

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Suzuki Kizashi 3 Concept

Japanese manufacturer Suzuki is set to unveil the Concept Kizashi 3 at the New York Auto Show next week.

The 3 concepts in the Kazashi lineup have so far given us a taste of what the company is up to. Currently Suzuki lacks a mid and large size Sedan as well as a coupe.

A senior Suzuki executive has mentioned that the Kizashi 3 concept shows hints of a new midsized sedan that Suzuki will bring to the U.S. market possibly by 2009.

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