Suzuki Kizashi 3 Concept

It looks like compact car maker Suzuki can teach a thing or two to some of the established Japanese auto manufacturers on how to make a sleek D-segment executive sedan. The sports sedan below is a prime example:

This is Suzuki Kizashi 3 Concept, a follow up to the Kizashi 1 of Frankfurt 2007 and version 2 at Tokyo 2007. With a wheelbase of 2800mm, it is venturing into the realm of the Toyota Camry and Honda Accord.



The Kizashi 3 Concept is all wheel driven by a 3.6L V6 petrol capable of 300hp. Suzuki claims that the Kizashi 3's six plated-cylinders are both space- (V-configuration) and weight savings, with technologies that has evolved and applied from its motorcycle manufacturing and WRC racing experience. The Concept has six-speed automatic transmission with steering paddle (manual) shifters. Expect the Kizashi 3 to be in Suzuki showrooms by 2010, likely with a more universal and less tongue-twisting name.

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Suzuki Kizashi at Frankfurt 2007

Spearheading Suzuki's future plan into the (large-size) D-segment would be the Kizashi pictured above. With a droopy, goateed super-sized piano-black grille, this Suzuki's wagon prototype is the largest to date and preview a future production model the size of Honda Accord, Toyota Camry, Nissan Teana or even Subaru Legacy wagon.

Undeniably bold in styling, the Kizashi has been described as an 'exciting, emotional car', with 'the lean, muscular physique of a top-class athlete' accentuated by a heavy shoulder line. Along with the 21-inch shiny turbine-vanes alloys, it looks imposing with a chunky, yet stylish presence.

Expect to see Suzuki's foray into the D-segment with a production model based on the Kizashi, sometime 2009.

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Suzuki Kizashi Concept

This is another one of those Japanese-language named concept car but it's not from Mazda or Nissan this time around. In turn, it's from aspiring-to-be-upper-market manufacturer, Suzuki.

Soon to be displayed as a D-segment vehicle aka mid-sized sedan at upcoming Frankfurt International Motorshow 2007, this teaser image serve to signal Suzuki foray into the more profitable upper echelons of the automotive market. Will this Kizashi (simply meaning 'preview') concept be as radically styled in the metal?