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Maruti Suzuki displayed an array of cars at the 2010 Auto Expo. There were concept cars, cars for the common man and then this one particular car which everybody wanted to see it in their own eyes: the Suzuki Kizashi.

Maruti Suzuki now wants to ply in the segment where the big players of the automotive world in India play, the D-Segment. Keeping the D-segment as a strategic entry point for its luxury models in India, Maruti Suzuki decided to drive in the handsome Kizashi.

Kizashi is a Japanese word that means “A sign of great things to come”. True to its name, the Kizashi stands as a good combination of Japanese quality and European style flair. The Suzuki Kizashi is the sixth World Strategic model from the Suzuki Motor Corporation's stable. Suzuki bills this car as the new stimulant for D-segment choice with engaged driving and lifestyle enjoyment.

The Suzuki Kizashi is powered by a 2.4 litre VVT petrol engine coupled with a 6-speed manual transmission and equipped with Continuously Variable Transmission which delivers a huge peak power output of 176 bhp.

The design concept of the Kizashi that was envisioned by the designers was that of a dynamic athlete in motion. And therefore the designers had to keep three points in mind and those were

• A body honed through daily training for victory
• Consistent great emotional strength and willpower for tackling new challenges
• Powerful presence of a winner

As the designers started working on these three points to bring in a car that could be a clear winner they also came up with Suzuki design philosophy characterized by expressions of solidarity, stability, quality and thematic clarity.

The Suzuki Kizashi has a bold and aggressive styling that imbibes the Japanese craftsmanship and European-style design. This car is tailor-made for driving enthusiasts and is complemented by 18” aluminium wheels. The styling is contemporary which communicates both sophistication and performance.

The cabin reflects Suzuki's expertise in space efficiency in proportions that optimize roominess and comfort by extracting maximum benefit from the space afforded by the D-segment dimensions. This certainly was a task that Suzuki Motor Corporation did with precision though this was the first attempt of Suzuki to dabble in the D-Segment car building.

The interior design is upscale which falls in line with the Kizashi's performance characteristics. Driving enthusiast certainly will appreciate the sporty, chic instrument panel and customers seeking luxury will be pleased with appointments that include high-quality upholstery and an automatic air conditioner with independent left and right controls.

The luggage bay is also not compromised with the Kizashi's optimal proportions. The immense boot, offers huge space for all the bags for a long holiday drive with the family.