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Test drove a 2011 Kizashi SX today
Posted: Thu Mar 14, 2013 12:25 am
by Stodge
I took a 2011 Kizashi SX for a spin today. It's the top of the line in Canada, with the 18" wheels, leather, sunroof etc. I have driven the S before but the main thin I noticed is that the steering was very heavy. Probably from the 18" wheels? I don't remember the S being that heavy. The driver's window was a touch squeaky when it went up and down and the centre console creaked when my knee hit it going round a corner. I loved the paddle shifters, simply because they're convenient and accessible. It felt smaller inside than I remember but the seat was fairly comfortable. I still love the console - it's well laid, simple to use and the buttons and knobs are big and usable with winter gloves. It's a beautiful car for sure, especially in silver.
Re: Test drove a 2011 Kizashi SX today
Posted: Thu Mar 14, 2013 11:17 am
by Stodge
I forgot to mention that I thought the steering wheel was too smooth and a bit too thin. But boy is that frame rigid and it sure feels solid on the road.
Re: Test drove a 2011 Kizashi SX today
Posted: Thu Mar 14, 2013 12:22 pm
by murcod
A lot of characteristics of a different vehicle are relative to what you're currently driving. I found the clutch way too light on my initial Kizashi test drive, but now I think it's normal. (When I get my older vehicle back on the road I can see my left leg is in for a workout!)
Re: Test drove a 2011 Kizashi SX today
Posted: Thu Mar 14, 2013 3:23 pm
by Stodge
My memory must be going as I forgot to mention this. One of the front panels (fender that joins under the front light) had popped out on one side. I pushed it and clicked it back into place. Weird.
Re: Test drove a 2011 Kizashi SX today
Posted: Thu Mar 14, 2013 3:52 pm
by KIZFAN2
I have a 2011 SLS and live in Toronto. Not sure why the SX would be the top of the line?
Re: Test drove a 2011 Kizashi SX today
Posted: Thu Mar 14, 2013 4:14 pm
by Stodge
KIZFAN2 wrote:I have a 2011 SLS and live in Toronto. Not sure why the SX would be the top of the line?
My mistake. In 2011, the SX was the top with the CVT. The Sport had a few extras apart from the manual gearbox.
Re: Test drove a 2011 Kizashi SX today
Posted: Thu Mar 14, 2013 4:40 pm
by Northernstar
KIZFAN2 wrote:I have a 2011 SLS and live in Toronto. Not sure why the SX would be the top of the line?
How can you have SLS in Toronto?? I thought SLS is only sold in the States....
In BC, we only have S, SX and Sport being the top of the line.
Re: Test drove a 2011 Kizashi SX today
Posted: Thu Mar 14, 2013 6:52 pm
by KIZFAN2
Searched my VIN and it says SLS/Sport.
Re: Test drove a 2011 Kizashi SX today
Posted: Thu Mar 14, 2013 11:34 pm
by Northernstar
LOL weird
Re: Test drove a 2011 Kizashi SX today
Posted: Fri Mar 15, 2013 2:24 am
by murcod
Stodge wrote:My memory must be going as I forgot to mention this. One of the front panels (fender that joins under the front light) had popped out on one side. I pushed it and clicked it back into place. Weird.
That's how the front bar is secured at either side, perhaps it was impacted somehow and popped out?