2011 Suzuki Kizashi

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Rating8.6

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Compact Sedan
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$18,999 - $27,299
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on November 3, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Affordable price tag

Continuously variable transmission lacks refinement

Changed the trim names to GTS Sport and SLS sport for this model year

Quality interior for the price range

Subpar cabin space for the class

Handles quite well

Poor reliability rating

Specs & Features

$18,999

price

152 hp @ 5200 rpm

horsepower

171 lb.-ft. @ 4400 rpm

torque

5-Speed Manual

transmission

2.5L 4cyl RWD 5M

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

The 2011 Suzuki Kizashi sedan is a midsize sedan offered in 4 trims, starting off at a base MSRP of $18,999. For that price, it mainly competes with the Honda Accord, the Kia Optima, and the Hyundai Sonata. Between 4 trims, the Suzuki Kizashi offers a single powertrain. It is a 2.4 Inline-4 engine making 185 horsepower and 170 lb-ft of torque. However, that is on the 6-speed manual transmission, and on the Continuous Variable Transmission (CVT) the same engine outputs 180 horsepower. 

The Suzuki Kizashi reaches 60 mph from zero in 9.1 seconds on its CVT variant Inline-4 engine, which gets pumped up to 8.3 seconds with the manual variant Inline-4 engine. Depending on the powertrain, the Suzuki Kizashi can manage a combined fuel economy between 24 and 25 mpg. While we’re on the topic of choices, the 7 striking colors the Suzuki Kizashi comes in really pull you towards itself.

Buying Advice

We certainly recommend the GTS Sport AWD manual trim, the reason being that the manual is much more refined and provides a more appealing performance to the outdated CVT system. Also this particular trim comes standard with a remote trunk release system, multi-zone a/c, sun/moonroof and so much more.

Trims

    Comfort
    $18,999 onwards
    • Engine: 2.5L 4cyl RWD 5M
    • Horsepower: 152 hp @ 5200 rpm hp
    • Torque: 171 lb.-ft. @ 4400 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 7.1 sec
    • Top Speed: TBD mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 21 mpg
    S
    $18,999 onwards
    • Standard monochrome infotainment display
    SE
    $22,049 onwards
    • 18-inch painted aluminum Wheels
    • Driver Lumbar support
    Sport GTS
    $23,049 onwards
    • 18-inch silver aluminum Wheels
    • Front Fog/driving lights
    • Sliding and tilting glass Sunroof
    Sport SLS
    $24,849 onwards
    • Front passengers heated-cushion
    • Heated mirrors
    • Leather Seat trim
    • Parking assist
    • Rain sensing windsheild wiper

Compare to similar cars

Price

$19,395- $27,245

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

8.25

Horsepower

198 hp @ 6300 rpm

Torque

184 lb.-ft. @ 4250 rpm

Capacity

5

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$20,270- $30,540

Gasoline

8.06

175 hp @ 5600 rpm

180 lb.-ft. @ 3900 rpm

5

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$19,245- $23,745

Gasoline

7.54

173 hp @ 6000 rpm

166 lb.-ft. @ 4400 rpm

5

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$21,380- $31,930

Gasoline

8.06

177 hp @ 6500 rpm

161 lb.-ft. @ 4300 rpm

5

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$22,250- $43,000

Gasoline

7.64

290 hp @ 6200 rpm

264 lb.-ft. @ 4500 rpm

5

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$31,750- $34,450

Gasoline

7.69

290 hp @ 6400 rpm

261 lb.-ft. @ 4400 rpm

5

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$18,999- $27,299

Gasoline

8.6

185 hp @ 6500 rpm

171 lb.-ft. @ 4400 rpm

5

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$25,495- $30,095

Gasoline

7.37

260 hp @ 6200 rpm

233 lb.-ft. @ 4500 rpm

5

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$21,599- $23,999

Gasoline

7.93

160 hp @ 5500 rpm

157 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm

5

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$19,850- $29,000

Gasoline

8.22

175 hp @ 6000 rpm

172 lb.-ft. @ 4500 rpm

5

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2011 Suzuki Kizashi vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    7.1 sec15.8 sec-
    5.9 sec--
    6.4 sec14.8 sec-
    6.7 sec--
    7.1 sec--
    7.2 sec15.9 sec132 mph

    2011 Suzuki Kizashi vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      19 mpg23 mpg21 mpg21.1 gal.-
      24 mpg35 mpg28 mpg18.5 gal.444/647.5 mi.
      22 mpg35 mpg28 mpg18.5 gal.444/647.5 mi.
      23 mpg32 mpg27 mpg20 gal.460/640 mi.
      23 mpg34 mpg27 mpg18.5 gal.425.5/629 mi.
      22 mpg33 mpg26 mpg16.4 gal.352/528 mi.

      2011 Suzuki Kizashi vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        SourceCompare
        206.6 in.72.8 in.68.7 in.5.7 in.125.9 in.
        2011 Saab 9-5

        Ranked #2

        197.2 in.83.2 in.57.8 in.6 in.111.7 in.
        196.9 in.73.1 in.59.2 in.7 in.111.7 in.
        195.9 in.74.4 in.58.1 in.5.2 in.115.6 in.
        194.1 in.72.7 in.58.1 in.6 in.110.2 in.
        2011 Mazda 6

        Ranked #6

        193.7 in.72.4 in.57.9 in.5.1 in.109.8 in.

        2011 Suzuki Kizashi vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          27.1 cu.ft.105.4 cu.ft.113 cu.ft.
          13.5 cu.ft.100.5 cu.ft.50.3 cu.ft.
          16.5 cu.ft.100.3 cu.ft.17.7 cu.ft.
          2011 Mazda 6

          Ranked #3

          16.6 cu.ft.101.9 cu.ft.73 cu.ft.
          14.2 cu.ft.95.8 cu.ft.64.5 cu.ft.
          16.6 cu.ft.106.9 cu.ft.62.51 cu.ft.

          2011 Suzuki Kizashi vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
            SourceCompare
            113 cu.ft.27.1 cu.ft.113 cu.ft.-
            18.6 cu.ft.16.4 cu.ft.18.6 cu.ft.-
            12.9 cu.ft.15.4 cu.ft.12.9 cu.ft.-
            33.5 cu.ft.13.6 cu.ft.33.5 cu.ft.73 ft.
            64.5 cu.ft.14.2 cu.ft.64.5 cu.ft.-
            38 cu.ft.14.7 cu.ft.38 cu.ft.-

            2011 Suzuki Kizashi vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              -1004 lbs.3686 lbs.
              2011 Saab 9-5

              Ranked #1

              3748 lbs.3968 lbs.-
              2000 lbs.1144 lbs.3576 lbs.
              1000 lbs.1158 lbs.3540 lbs.
              1000 lbs.-3829 lbs.
              1000 lbs.1206 lbs.3243 lbs.

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