Suzuki Kizashi 2009–2016 dimensions, tows 1,700 kg

Braked towing is 1,700 kg.

Suzuki Kizashi 2009–2016 car dimensions: 4650 mm long, 1820 mm wide and 1470 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,420 kg. Braked towing is 1,700 kg.

Dual-zone automatic climate control is standard, with separate settings for driver and passenger plus rear vents. Cruise control is standard and easy to use from the leather steering wheel. Front and rear parking sensors are standard and give acoustic and optical warnings. A reversing camera comes only with the accessory navigation unit and is not factory-fitted. Blind-spot warning, lane-keep assist and automatic emergency braking are not available. The standard set-up is a CD tuner with USB, Bluetooth and multiple speakers. no touchscreen is listed as standard equipment.

Boot volume is 461 litres with the rear seats up. The 60/40 split rear seatbacks fold to open the space up to 770 litres measured to the window line, and a ski-pass through is fitted for long items.

Braked towing capacity is 1700 kg and unbraked is 720 kg. Payload reaches 525 kg on the tested Sport model. Sports suspension is standard.

The car suits light trailer work and family loads. A towbar is available only as an accessory.

The cabin has soft-touch materials and leather seats as standard. Dual-zone automatic climate control with rear vents keeps the interior even. Front seats offer electric adjustment, with the driver's 10-way power seat including lumbar support and memory. Heated front seats with three settings are fitted. A power glass sunroof is standard. Noise levels stay acceptable on motorways, with the sport seats giving decent support for longer trips.

Petrol 2.4 engine, combined consumption 7.9 l/100 km (MT FWD) or 8.3 l/100 km (CVT AWD).

Fuel tank 63 litres.

ANCAP 5-star rating.

Standard safety: seven airbags including driver knee, ESP, ABS with EBD and brake assist, hill hold.

Warranty 3 years / 100 000 km, rust warranty 12 years.

The 2.4-litre petrol engine returns combined figures of 7.9 l/100 km with the six-speed manual and front-wheel drive, or 8.3 l/100 km with the CVT and all-wheel drive. CO2 sits between 183 and 191 g/km under Euro 5 rules. The 63-litre tank gives a practical range for daily and longer journeys.

Servicing details are limited in published records. The car carries a three-year or 100 000 km manufacturer warranty and a 12-year rust warranty. Basic consumables are readily available.

Safety equipment is comprehensive for the period. Seven airbags cover front, side and curtain positions plus a driver knee bag. ESP, ABS, EBD, brake assist and hill-hold control come as standard. Front and rear parking sensors are also fitted. The model scored five stars in ANCAP testing.

The car is generally reliable, especially in front-drive manual form. Body panels can be hard to source new, so check for corrosion on a lift before buying. Keep the CVT fluid serviced if that gearbox is fitted.

Length 4650 mm, Width 1820 mm, Height 1470 mm, Wheelbase 2700 mm (Kizashi 2009–2016)

Sources: manufacturer data, Suzuki Poland Dane techniczne Suzuki Kizashi 2011, Suzuki Poland Wyposażenie standardowe Suzuki Kizashi 2011: Sport trim and seven airbags , plus ABS, EBD and brake assist, Suzuki Poland Kizashi catalogue: Snow White Pearl.