Maruti Kizashi – Domestic Luxury Car for Domestic People

After playing safe for decades the largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki India focused at the future and decided to pose a threat to the luxury segment too, apart from dominating the mass segment. In the year 2011, a D-segment luxury sedan Maruti Kizashi was introduced in the country, which a gathered a true and heartening response, not only by the consumers but by the critics too. After its decent initial sales response the sales began to get a bit sluggish and the reason for this slowdown was said to be its high pricing. As of now, the sedan is being imported from Japan by the company, for true Maruti loyalists in India.
It was one of the first Maruti sedans that actually possessed not only knocked at the door of luxury but also gave an all-new definition to sportiness. At first occurrence of it, one would utter âEUR~sportyâEUR(TM). Looking at the face from a distance one would think of SX4, but the design engineers have carved some visible differences. The frontage is absolute Maruti, with honey comb grille and Suzuki insignia resting neatly amid the twin barrel projector headlamps. Moving lower is a sporty looking sleek bumper with engraved spherical fog lamps. The sides witness some real aerodynamic lines and cues flowing till rear to support the athletic stance. The rear just like never-seen-before the stylish tail lamps are worked-out with utmost passion, while to get a proper sports sedan there are stainless-steel twin exhausts.
The interiors are really big, roomy and premium. The modern aspects include electrically powered 3-spoke steering wheel, which is tiltable, leather wrapped and has mounted control for audio. The amazing looking centre console has latest music player that plays CD, MP3 with 7-speakers connectivity of Bluetooth alongside aux-in, USB ports and many more alluring features. The instrument panel is clear is visibly better along with many storage spaces at the dashboard. The front and rear has sufficient legroom and headroom for the 5 occupants. The driverâEUR(TM)s seat comes with heated function is 10-way adjustable and 3-way position memory. Apart from this there are many convenient features in the Maruti Kizashi cabin that makes your journey stress-free.
Moreover, safety gadgets include 6-airbags, Electronic Stability Program (ESP) with Traction Control System (TCS) and ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD), while there option of, i-VSP Intelligent vehicle stability program that is available with all-wheel-drive (AWD) versions.
Under the bonnet lies petrol engine of 2.4L, 16V and 4-cylinder with Double Over-Head Camshaft (DOHC). The petrol motor Maruti Kizashi is able to churn out maximum power of 178 PS at 6500 rpm along with generating ultimate torque of 230 Nm at 4000 rpm.