Maruti Suzuki Kizashi coming to India by March 2011

Maruti Suzuki is planning to bring the Kizashi sedan to India by March 2011. The new D-segmenter fro Suzuki is aimed squarely at the likes of the Honda Accord. Maruti Suzuki is considered a maker of small cars in India, and the company�s effort to sell their products in the higher price bracket have not worked till date. An example is the Grand Vitara. Even while retaining at a price much cheaper that its peers, the SUV, due to the lack of a diesel option and being a Maruti Suzuki has never been able to do any respectable numbers.

The Kizashi, however, has been internationally acclaimed to be a capable D-segment car, and if marketed properly should help establish Maruti as a strong contender in the segment. The Kizashi has a 2.4-litre, 4-cylinder engine under its bonnet which is good for about 170PS of power and 220Nm of torque.  Transmission options are a 6-speed manual and a CVT auto. The car is also available in FWD and AWD versions. 

Maruti Suzuki plans to import the car as a CBU initially, and start local assembly / production once the sales pick up. The creative / ad agencies for the new brand have been selected and we should see some campaign running by the end of February.
Expect a price of Rs 15-16 lakh

Maruti Suzuki Kizashi Specs

Aspiration/Induction	Normal
Displacement	2393 cc | 146.0 cu in. | 2.4 L.
Valves	16 valves. 4 valves per cylinder.
Valvetrain	DOHC
Horsepower	166 BHP (122.176 KW) @ 6000 RPM
Torque	162 Ft-Lbs (220 NM) @ 4000 RPM
HP / Liter	69.4 BHP / Liter
Compression Ratio	10.0:1
Fuel Feed	Fuel Injected
	Multi-point Electronic Fuel Injection
Block	Aluminum
Head	Aluminum

Standard Transmission
Gears	6
Transmission	Manual

Optional Transmission
Transmission	CVT

Dimensions
Seating Capacity	5
Doors	4
Exterior
Length	183.1 in | 4651 mm.
Width	71.7 in | 1821 mm.
Height	58.3 in | 1481 mm.
Wheelbase	106.3 in | 2700 mm.