Hey Folks, New to the Forum, Proud owner of a SLS/FWD/Gray Metallic/CVT
Figure I give you my first 1000 mile review.
Pro’s:
No Hiccups, No Problems
The 2.4 liter 4 is Strong & it actually PULLS from 3rd to 5th it puts you in your seat, and for a 4 cylinder, that’s impressive It will Rev to Redline quick ..6th gear is a nice/smooth overdrive.
Part of the power comes from the Large Airbox, It appears to be larger than most 4’s out there, the filter is Huge..I can’t wait to put a K&N in there.
The CVT paddle shifters are Hyper Fast, and change with a light/short click.
The Leather SLS interior will match if not exceed that of any 40K+ car, interior materials are Top notch.
The 18” Stock Dunlops stick very well, Suspension is firm, but still compliant for everyday street rides you can put some G’s on the car, and it stays in line, like a G0-Cart
The Rockford/Fosgate Radio Rocks !! No distortion
More than enough Truck space.
The exclusivity factor, I Rebadged the rear, to where it only says “Kizashi” , and I’ll black out the Front Suzuki “S”, many thumbs up & tilted heads where people ask “What is That” ???? All I Say is, “It’s a Kizashi”
Climate system heats up nice & quick, the heated seats, get toasty quick also.
The under body panels, kept all the North east Snow & Salt & Grime off the engine parts as advertised.
Projector lights lay out a nice beam, the High beams light up the night well.
Reverse sensing system is a nice touch in tight parking spots.
Keyless push button entry is Great, you always have your keys at hand.
Overall so far Very Happy and not one ounce of buyer regret. !!
Cons: (Very Few)
The CVT Trans while in Drive, is just too quick to upshift into top 6th gear. If you’re lazy with your right foot, it will seem to Bog down and you’re suddenly in top gear, while just crawling in traffic, and because of this, if you want to scoot out of traffic if you see an opening, you just won’t have the proper gear. However, if you’re heavy with your foot, and punch it, even when in Drive it pulls Hard.
I HATE DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS !!!!, there’s gotta be a way to bypass this Bullshit system.
So far so good...No Complints...Great Car