FWIW - my Kiz is 5 months old - first brought the issue up in Late Aug (3months old).

update - no follow up from Suzuki Aus until I called them up last week requesting for information on the paint inspection. Was advised that they were following up with DuPont, but they don't control them so getting a response is "hard". It's definitely made my mind up - once I can get rid ...

quick update - Suzuki Aus checked the car then they sent a letter explaining its all fine - I didn't agree and spoke to the National Customer Service Manager and they organised Dupont (spelling), who are the paint suppliers to come out and check the car - all happened on Wed so fingers crossed.

great to drive, awesome internal features and the car looks great - I went fishing the other day and 3 people stopped to ask what type of car it was and to say it looks hot. The only issue (which I have Suzuki looking at) is my paint scratching (showing white thru very light scratching). In all, qui...

these scratches are small and show white through the black paint already - I'm worried that its the under coat - I always am very careful with washing my cars. I've had Mazda's (Red 6 and Black SP23) all my life and I've never had any paint issues (someone even keyed my car and it was buffed out), y...

Hi Guys,

My black kizashi is 3000kms old and has many scratches on it already (I've checked for paint chips and only have 1). Its a Dec 2010 AWD model. Does any one see this issue as well? Is the paint finish that bad? The car drives so well and looks a treat but paint issues are a real concern.