Roadfly.com - 2011 Suzuki Kizashi SLS Road Test & Review

The 2011 Suzuki Kizashi is one of Roadflly's favorite cars. It's sporty, fun to drive and a great value. Join host Jessi Lang as she road tests and compares the Suzuki 4 door sedan to a host of competitors including Honda, Toyota, and Nissan.
The new Kizashi offers a very long list of features which its competitors can't touch. It's worth checking out.
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[@juanr.rodriguez3109]

I’m watching this on 2021 and that body looks rocking. The car looks nice too.

[@TeraNazantia]

I traveled out of state to buy this car in 2011. I got the Sport SLS in silver like the one Jessi is driving, but I added the AWD which was $4k more than Jessi's. I was very specific with the dealer that I would buy no other color so they got me one from another dealer a few hours away and I paid full price $29k. Suzuki pulled out shortly after and these were available for considerable discounts. So unfortunately I severely overpaid, but aside from that this car has been everything I wanted it to be. I get the many extra features of luxury sedans without the huge engine (and extra cost) that I could really care less about. I don't speed, and I'm not an aggressive driver. I drive calmly, enjoying my commute. The stock tires only lasted me 10k miles, but that was the only problem so far (it's been over 6 years, currently Oct 2017)

[@NickSingh.96]

Nazantia I am currently in the stages of Financing a 2013 SLS model. Fully loaded with navigation and what not. It's going to be my first "newer car"purchase as all I ever owned was cars prior to 96 . This kizashi is selling for $10,994 and it has 103,000 KMS (I'm Canadian ) I am really looking forward to it

[@jesuswalkedtheearth]

How many miles are on it today?

[@BradKalinoski]

I absolutely love this car.Its the first car, in a long time, that I have fallen in love with. I went to buy my wife a Suzuki SX4 AWD. And while there, she said, now thats your car. I didnt think about it. But after I looked at it and drove it. Holy this is a nice car. It one of those cars thats in the back of a dark room and nobody really pays attention to it. I have a 2007 G35, but I drive the kizashi more than my Infiniti. Its just that good. And I plan to trade my G35 for another kizashi.

[@gbart9020]

Nice car. Suzuki has always made awesome cars. The Kizashi is awesome,sporty,sexy,and looks like it would be a fun car to drive. I think this will be the next car I buy.

[@mrmortenxxx1]

After 20-happy-yrs with companycars,I bought this kizashi 6mnths ago...and its PERFECT!! 50-80.000km/pr-yr in everything fm audi-a8qutro/merc e280cdi/v6-volvoV70/bmw530/chryslVoyager/div.Ford and bought Suzuki because of 4x4 and a very good deal. Just pass 8000km now and for the first time I do NOT miss one of my last cars! Looking forward to winter and lots of snow...first time too...!! : ) And THX us-not many in my street have the same car! If popular in USA-2-3 yrs later its number one brand here.I`m used to people ask about my cars,but this one breaks any record. HIGHLY recommend Kizashi!!

[@resonantevol]

I've owned this car for about 6 months now. The new car smell is still with me. Every day I get in, take a deep breath and smile.

[@singleblankscreen]

Great video guys! I have to admit, I really dig this car. Kinda reminds me of the last gen Jetta in a way. Either way Jessi nice job!

[@resonantevol]

It's the leather interior that I am smelling actually. 1 year now, still smells awesome. When I bought this car, I told myself it is perfect because it has options and luxuries galore without an expensive engine that will just get me in trouble for speeding, and I stand by my logic today. I enjoy casually strolling from point A to point B catching eyes and second glances. I debadged it for maximum effect.

[@zooks3894]

great review. i own this car in red. easily the best car i have ever owned! top quality and looks great. i will keep it for at least 10 years. absolutely love it! hand wash it every weekend 😍

[@ccbishop1451]

How has the car treated you?

[@tonybrown9779]

@@ccbishop1451 I've got a 2010 base model CVT and it's done 160,000 kms of essentially trouble free motoring. Make sure it's been serviced properly & don't buy red because it chips very easily.

[@Mrpoopy5]

@@tonybrown9779 I think all the 2010 models chip easily I have a 2010 Suzuki Kizashi in grey and the food and front bumper are peeling

[@Mrpoopy5]

Do you still have it?

[@Chieftain357]

Just bought this car and it is great. When I go 80mph in it it feels like im going only 60mph and 60mph feels like Im doing 40 mph in it. Handles very well, fun to drive and built very solid. Oh ya and they have option of AWD which Suzuki offers on all there vehicles which is good in the North

[@Mrpoopy5]

I just got a 2010 Suzuki Kizashi and I agree. Going 100 feels like 60 even with the cat transmission

[@blueshadow84]

Getting much better on these reviews. Very informative. A side note: is it just me, or did the audio inside the car seem just a tad off?

[@gbritaney]

Could you do a review on the vw jetta?

[@BradKalinoski]

@ragezee I do have the G35, but in all honesty, it sits in the garage. Im driving the Kizashi just about any time I go out or take a trip. Someone asked me to post both cars. will do that shortly.

[@racers115]

@sheikra1000 Suzuki is already working on it's own V6 as well as other additional powertrain options for Kizashi. They are currently road testing a Turbo version.

[@KANATADOMPIZ]

Jessi Lang + Cars = Awsome

[@racers115]

I know someone that is 6'4 that drives a Kizashi however you would have to get the version that doesn't include the sunroof because it does take up heardroom space.

[@rajahakimcars]

@bradkali can you make a video on ur kizashi??.... maybe a tour and start up..

[@bestamerica]

' what country make this suzuki car

[@lbart2005]

Absolutely gorgeous!!!!!!!! The car isn't bad either.

[@Windgrace]

I absolutely love the styling of this car!! I really like the size, too. I think cars are getting too big. What's with 'mid-size' moving into 'full-size' territory (Accord, Sonata?) and 'compact' is midsize (Cruze, Elantra?).

[@viksingh2348]

I bought a 2nd hand kizashi for about 6000 dollars . It's a beautiful car. Only if they had a smaller 2 litre engine for better mileage instead of a 2.4 litre beast.

[@Tom_pr]

What mileage are you getting. I use 7.6 ltr on 100km or 30mpg(us) averaged over 20000km.

[@slash8915]

I want this woman... Oh, and that's a pretty nice car. Suzuki have stepped it up!

[@yopranay]

THAT IS ONE HOT RIDE! the car is pretty cool too

[@Mik5OO]

So, Jessi, which car do you own?

[@cygnusx555]

thats radical!!!

[@KareemAbawi]

Jessy 💘

[@racers115]

@banstaman The CVT is going to stay for the entry level sedan which is fine for most peoples needs. The upcoming Turbo version will be getting a DSG. The turbo version will increase the engine output to about 270hp. There are more cars coming based on the Kizashi platform. By summer of 2011 a special Turbo edition will be available at select Suzuki dealers with the RoadRace Turbo kit installed. U.S. Suzuki sales are slow but now on the rise. World wide though Suzuki is doing very well.

[@SwPiotrek]

How old is Jessi Lang?

[@Windgrace]

I like the styling of the car and I like that a midsize sedan is actually *gasp* midsize. With the Accord and Sonata (and I'm sure the next gen Malibu, Passat, etc) now technically "full-size" midsize vehicles I feel like manufacturers are getting overly bloated. My only gripe with purchasing a Kizashi is I'm not sure where Suzuki will be in a few years, but with VW behind them maybe they can stick around. Although the Legacy also has AWD and better MPG and is a bit roomier...:)

[@Feintgames]

Rented this car. I really like it. I never considered even looking at Suzuki, but this car is pretty cool. Like the 1-series trunk.

[@bombaclaat]

looks good. welldone suzuki.

[@wppdoes]

@TeeDog63 Suzuki engines are known to take a while to break-in before you achieve the best gas mileage. After about 3000 miles you will notice a gradual increase with each tank. As the engine becomes fully broken-in with more mileage many people have been exceeding the rated MPG's for this car as well as other Suzuki's.

[@tungol00]

@Chrispisz12 But its AWD remember?

[@onioni03]

@testpilot79 bicycles dont have spare tires. she was talking about the front tire of the bicycle, not the car dorkus.

[@YevPetrovsky]

The version she's driving is the FWD Manual SLS "SPORT" (MSRP $24,699), that is rated at 21/29, not 20/29. She stated it incorrectly in this video review. Also, after having taken several trips in a friends Kizashi SLS manual, that rating is really under-estimated. 250 mile trips each way and we got 32 mpg on the way there and 32.5 on the way back, 3 people in the car with luggage. Around town he's been getting 23 to 24. That's with 8000 miles on the car so far.

[@wgsuperman]

Jessi,You forgot to tell us that it comes in all wheel drive also.

[@blackl95]

I LOVE THIS GIRL

[@BradKalinoski]

@ericj305 Yes. Extremely happy. I still have the infiniti g35, but like I said it stays in the garage. I know that the kizashi is slow, and it doesnt really have alot of power at higher speeds. But the handling and looks and AWD makes up for that. I cant tell you how many people stop me and ask what kind of car that is. Im looking at buying a second kizashi this summer.

[@JohnLRice]

@Benini352 Jessi does an awesome job! :-) I am assuming that a lot, maybe a majority, of what Jessi is saying is written by other RoadFly staff members but Jessi never seems like she is simply parroting a script and it's obvious she really understands what she is talking about. And yes . . . stunning looks, high intelligence, a relaxed and confident poise and good sense of humor = absolute perfect dream girl! ;-)

[@leafsaregod]

Would someone 6'4" have enough headroom? Usually I have no headroom in sedans, but I'm interested in this car.

[@Tom_pr]

Well its spacey so just try it out. I think you will be fine.

[@lulz1978]

please review the new jetta

[@md.saikat1669]

jessie...your accent is very nice

[@milanm11]

Suzuki lacks a je ne sais quoi in their cars. I think Suzuki needs to invest in advertising and their image to really develop the rep of Mazda, Honda, Nissan or Toyota in the car industry. Good job Jess!

[@syndrome666]

Awd isn't everything unless you actually take it on offload rally tracks. I love Suzuki sx4 and this new kizashi, still remember the prototype being a wagon a few years back, anywho it's more on par with a civic si 2012, not accord. Si is lighter due to fwd rather than wad which add more weight, and it's 201 hp vs 185, same torque and same size engine and interior. Both awesome cars, test em both then decide

[@Waltazhaar]

I want a Kizashi

[@Chrispisz12]

@tungol00 2012 Subaru Impreza is AWD and gets 34 pmg

[@BradKalinoski]

@kimmoque Sure I can do that, Im not sure why, since roadfly shows everything you need to know. But yes I can do that.

[@niyazmather]

nice curves. the car is not bad either.

[@totoalnono]

i love this girl

[@VikramBhosale1987]

@racers115 i hope your right i like vw... i have the audi a3 2006 ...this car awd 2.5 t @ 270hp...with dsg...I'd be in love.

[@Dankcatvacs]

subaru should buy it and redesign it to make it more like a subaru subaru NEEDS an economy car!

[@banstaman]

Please give us a GTDI 4 cyl.

[@smguy101]

i was about to buy this car, but I couldn't stand how slow it was at accelerating from idle

[@micahprov]

She's soooo much more lively at Motor Trend

[@RedfishInc]

No need to question Suzuki's reliablity. They have been building solid quality vehicles for years.The ride and fuel economy on the other hand have been questionable and continue to be less than. For value and reliabilty Suzuki is hard to beat perhaps the new Kizashi is the car to break through into the comfort arena as well. I will test drive one soonest and see for myself.

[@venom5809]

If you think Jessi should be a host on Top Gear USA give my post a thumbs up.

[@JetBlueIce]

@mail22 Probably the same marketing group that came up with the name Camry, for Toyota's flagship car, the best selling car in America. Camry a Japanese word (kanmuri) meaning "Crown". Kizashi a Japanese word meaning "A sign of things to come". Funny though, alot of people were saying the same thing about the Japanese name Camry when it first came out too lol.

[@hispanosaurusrex]

where is it built? is suzuki owned by GM?

[@Existentialcrisis_1488]

PPFFFFF , not even fucking close. That's the company that fucked em over. Its a Japanese car company built in japan

[@Tom_pr]

@ the Suzuki Sagara plant ,in Japan. adres: Address: 1111 Shirai, Makinohara-shi, Shizuoka 〒421−0502

[@ibrahimdala4180]

Very comfortable vehicle with scarce parts

[@SavageListener]

Suzuki makes the best motorcycles. I wish they'd integrate their cycle greatness into their cars. Hayabusa engines for each wheel. GSX-R750 headlights.

[@Dubb1000]

....I don't care what anyone says, I love her more than any other commenter in the whole wide world :-D

[@alexlugovoy]

@resonantevol civic not ) but kia forte yeah anyway I'm not sure that this car will be better than my 08 civic si

[@jex9]

My first time wanting a Suzuki!?

[@racers115]

@tom11zz884 Simply not true. I've owned a total of 5 Suzuki's now and each time I've gone to sell or trade-in I've gotten very good resale price, just as good as the Honda's I've owned. Sometimes "street price" ends up being very different than "book price" and Suzuki is a clear case of that. Also remember that Honda dealers want FULL RETAIL for a new Honda, but Suzuki dealers offer alot of incentives and negotiate. You can get a Suzi below list brand new! Quashes any resale loss.

[@khunopie]

Hi Jessi. I miss U

[@swinglow33]

I wouldn't say getting 20-29MPG is awesome, but its not that bad. As good as I've heard this car is, I doubt it will 'save' the brand. There just aren't enough dealers to compete. It wouldn't surprise me to hear Suzuki will pull out of the automotive market in the US in a few years. Unless...VW services the cars and/or sells them at their dealerships. Oh, and uses their 2.0T powerplant.

[@KLewisChef]

That looks like a fine ass ride. (Oh, and the car is nice too LOL)

[@bugsy791]

love the tats jesse.

[@tungol00]

@Chrispisz12 They have different engine size do you know that? lol Kizashi has 32hp more than the impreza just so you know. ;]

[@Mik5OO]

@Windgrace I you lived in Europe, the choice would include Alfa romeo 159 (it looks great!), but you wouldn't have the Malibu or Camry, but trust me, Alfa kicks their buts!

[@TeeDog63]

I just bought this car late last month. I was told by many that I would get good fuel mileage with it. Sadly, my fuel costs have nearly doubled from the 2007 Saturn Ion III I traded in on it. It too, had a 2.4 Liter I4 Engine, rated about 177 horsepower. I'm very disappointed and am beginning to realize that this automobile is a "gas-guzzler."

[@tom11zz884]

Not totally sold on Suzuki's reliability yet. I find it still "Questionable", But i must say the car is pretty nice, way better looking than a Accord Sedan that's for sure.

[@diegosti]

Where I am from Suzuki cars are an icon of quality and best selling. Suzuki is Japanese and built with quality. I do not know why here in USA is not best selling, being way much better than Chevrolet, Nissan or Hyundai. When you deal with ignorant people there is nothing you can do.

[@bigretardhalo]

@Niche79 why? They had good reviews before hiring Jessi and if she chooses to leave I am sure they will find another capable car reviewer. They may lose the 14 to 20 year olds who live in moms basement and can't afford to buy their own car but outside of that I am sure they will be fine. I continue to come here because this is one of the few commercial reviewers that read their comments section and respond to legitimate questions about the car.

[@notthehulk442]

I almost bought one, but I thought it was to expensive for what you get. Great car though, needs be driven to be understood.

[@testpilot79]

Love the car and the review Jessi. But did you say you had remove the FRONT TIRE to put the bike in the boot? You mean the spare right? Sorry to nitpick. Good luck with your PhD thesis defence by the way. I am still working on mine.

[@electrology]

Ooooooh

[@scorpion251970]

She has a great body, I miss jessi on roadfly

[@stephandolby]

The UK model was supposedly even better - bi-xenons, headlight washers, front parking sensors, electric passenger seat, AWD... downsides? CVT only. 34mpg imperial is also a much harder proposition given that similarly sized diesel cars get approaching double the fuel economy for similar power outputs.

[@Tom_pr]

Europe got it only as "full option". Thats why. USA has different trimmodels where the basic model is much much cheaper then fully loaded.

[@TheBlessedbabi]

@LoveTheCity123 same class :)

[@BeauS204]

@mail22 Im sure it was someone JAPANESE

[@ilovecars1996]

@bestamerica japan

[@tonylopez1962]

Outside of being one of the best kept secret, this car is awesome. I love that no one in my neighborhood owns one of these. I hate buying a new car and a week later seeing my next door neighbor driving the same vehicle. 3000 miles and just loving. Take a really close look at this car before buying a new car compare to any car in it class and you will quickly realize that it is second to NONE!

[@batakloveisrael6272]

I love suzuki..and suzuki good

[@ArnoldClarke]

Like she knew how to open the bonnet

[@bigretardhalo]

Wow!!! Only five thousand for premium floor mats, paint, and XM radio? Where do I sign up? :P J/K It seems like a good car but I think Suzuki will need to offer an above average warranty to really get people back in the short term. I am with igotwhips in wondering why Suzuki Automotive has not commisioned a high performance limited run engine option from the motorcyle division. Think Ford Taurus SHO's original Yamaha sourced V6.

[@wppdoes]

@lildude8210 Who says it has low after sales? You are a bit behind the times. For the past few years Suzuki resale value has been going consistantly up and as a matter of fact, the past 2 years in a row Suzuki won "Biggest increase in resale values in the industry " by several automotive sources. Their SX4 led the way with best resale in its catagory in a tie with Honda, and SX4 also has the lowest cost of ownership. Kizashi will be right up there too

[@jcmark42]

It's a good looking car and the price seems right, but the depreciation kills it.

[@racers115]

@teabagginue It's kind of funny you say that. Back when Toyota stepped way out on a limb and gave their flagship car a Japanese name -Camry- (Kanmuri which means Crown) many people had the same reaction.. what kind of name is that!, why are they using a Japanese name for a car sold in America!, etc. No one recognized or identified with the Japanese name Camry.... and yet it still went on to be the best selling car in America year after year after year. America is great :)

[@ciriusn]

LOL, bad video editing, at 20sec she is looking to the wrong camera!! :D

[@fuguf1sh]

@wweuniversewwe I was thinking the exact same thing. :) Nice car, too.

[@pyperchel]

Красивая девушка !

[@resonantevol]

@enemay Civic doesn't even begin to compete with Kizashi on features. Engine, spunkiness, MPG and resale value you might be better off with Civic, but after that, Kizashi is better in every way.

[@mrkongsimr]

This seams like such a great car , I would take it over the Civic and Corolla . But why didn't it sell ?? It´s like it was a total flop Is there something I don´t know about ? It was great looking when it came out and is still good looking

[@ObesePuppies]

+scully people rather get a honda or toyota base model, sadly they don't know this car with all options is about the same costs of those and just as reliable.

[@tuanh_duong]

Eh, to me it seemed like Suzuki didn't put much effort into advertising their vehicles. When was the last time you have seen an advertisement by Suzuki? Also, their limited network of dealerships. I believe by the time when they were going out of business they only had roughly 500-600 dealerships in the United States. Now most of these dealerships were in the North to the Northeast. Where I live they're 2 local Suzuki Dealerships. One is out of business and the other is now a Mitsubishi/Hyundai Dealership but they still service Suzukis!

[@mrkongsimr]

Thank you I agree with you totally Which cars do you like ?

[@tuanh_duong]

+scully When I was little, every day all day I would pass the Suzuki Dealership that is now out of business. We passed that dealership because it was the only way to work and school. Now at the age of 16, I look back to that and I still remember the lot filled with used cars and Suzukis. One of my favorite things about that dealership was that it was only run by a handful of people, like 4 or 5! People understood you and treated you as a real customer. It's rare now to find a dealership that would treat you like such. I remember my parents ALMOST got a Suzuki Grand Vitara. It was a 2013 and it was the Limited one. It was beautiful. White with tan leather. We backed out of it only because we didn't know what would happen after Suzuki leaves the United States. My second favorite vehicle is the Kizashi, followed by the 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport and finally the 2015 Lancer Ralliart. What cars do you like?

[@mrkongsimr]

Well I grew up with BMW my mother always had them , but my first car was a Jaguar ,.it was older.so I keep looking at them ,but they are so expensive . I really like the Kizashi , it's like many cars together ,don't you think so ? I'm from Iceland and we have a lot of German cars and VW GTI is also great.

[@ItsKevinDuhh]

Cute as fuck.

[@toyota420xp]

hate it or not cvts are the fututre thats why an impreza gets worse mpg than a legacy

[@tungol00]

why are people comparing this to a hyundai sonata lol when its an AWD, ohh btw my female friend's sonata just got replaced by a veracruz by the dealership because it had a engine/transmission problem they couldnt fix, and she has to pay more per month obviously lol

[@Chrispisz12]

This is a beautiful car! But the fuel economy could be better

[@venkyb7469]

Suzuki makes far more better cars than the stupid Hyundais. Kizashi is one heck of a car.

[@seigneurjesuistoipshaw.5359]

And it would be impossible for me to make any money from the purchase of one of yours.