Favorite thing about the Kizashi.

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I really like how it's both a comfortable cruiser and also a sporty driver's car. The two used to be exclusive!
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KuroNekko wrote:
LPSISRL wrote: The Regal trim package that has the exhaust ports makes it look even more like a Kizashi.
Yeah, I saw one at lunch today. It's the turbocharged Regal GS.

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In the UK it's called the Vauxhall Insignia. It isn't considered a bad car, it's just horribly boring
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paininthenuts wrote:
In the UK it's called the Vauxhall Insignia. It isn't considered a bad car, it's just horribly boring
Yup. Buick got the car from GM's Opel division which is tied to Vauxhall.
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I agree with everyone. I really enjoy driving my Kizzy. It's the quality design and construction, the road feel, all the options including the RF. All at a reasonable price. And, I trust Suzuki to be there "down the road".
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Standing start acceleration is ok, but passing power is really great, seems like more than 185 hp!
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Fritz2 wrote:Standing start acceleration is ok, but passing power is really great, seems like more than 185 hp!
That is probably my top of the list. The overtaking ability is something special. I also find the seats very comfortable, and it is a great motorway cruising car. I have the sport and it is very well equipped, but it still foxes me why they didn't include a sat nav
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Rokko wrote:Another thing I love about the Kizashi. Is just how awesomely photogenic the car is. Every picture I've seen on here and ones I've taken. The car just has a model perfect style. And it's just awesome to look back at those pictures and think. That's my car.
What about this one, with it's cherished number plate
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Aside from the driving dynamics, there are two favorite things I love about this car.

1) It's so quiet! My two previous vehicles were a mid-engined MR2 with a 2.5" Magnaflow, and an '86 Trooper with paper thin side panels. So the fact that I can have a conversation at 80 mph without having to shout is incredible to me. The driver's seat is my quiet place.

2) Curb appeal. I cross shopped some other midsizers, and they are all lumpy and boring. I get compliments, people stopping to ask me what it is ("It's not a Lexus."), and I look twice when I'm walking away from it. Not bad for a sedan.
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paininthenuts wrote:but it still foxes me why they didn't include a sat nav
It was available as an option, but at the expense of the excellent R/F head unit. A lot of us specifically don't want it, the phone works just as well, and doesn't need to be updated.
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