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Suzuki Concept Kizashi Turbo showcases hardcore version of the family saloon

Suzuki has revealed a one-off 286bhp version of its new Kizashi saloon in the US.

The Suzuki Concept Kizashi Turbo is the work of Suzuki tuner Road Race Motorsports (RRM). The company worked with a pre-production Kizashi GTS, which is powered by a standard 185bhp 2.4-litre four-cylinder engine.

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RRM added a new turbocharger and a high-flow intercooler to take power to 286bhp. Other modifications include a rear spoiler, 19-inch alloys, new Dunlop tyres and an upgraded suspension system.

The Kizashi is available in the US and Japan, as well as selected European markets, although there are currently no plans to bring the car to the UK.

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theonlydt 4 May 2010

Re: Suzuki launches 286bhp Kizashi

artill wrote:
Its the sort of thing they should make.
Perfect "Halo" car. Looks good, fast, top of the range. Don't need to sell many, but attract people to the 2.4 and hopefully to a diesel they have to add if they want to be taken seriously. I'd be interested in it, right amount of power, AWD, decent size (not too big, a lot like the last-gen Legacy)

artill 4 May 2010

Re: Suzuki launches 286bhp Kizashi

Its the sort of thing they should make. It would get Suzuki the attention they need if they are going to sell a car this size here. And its not as if the power claims arew stupid, it sounds a sensible level of tune for a 2.4.