Kizashi Club

When the Kizashi was released in 2010 every review whether it was positive or negative of the driving experience always commented on the Kizashi styling.

The one item that always received negative comments was the exhaust, or to narrow it down the way the opening in the bumper was not directly connected to the exhaust pipe.

This was stated to be a lie or styling sin. What was Suzuki thinking putting such a fancy opening in the bumper but not connecting it to the exhaust pipes?

Well now its 2013 and what do I see? Lots of cars using that same styling sin and not a word is every mentioned.

I'm sure my list is not complete but I have seen this styling mistake on.
1. Buicks
2. Lincolns
3. Lexus
4. Mercedes
5. Ferrari...yes the California Spyder has this also


Now they even have a name for this, its called a bumper port or exhaust finisher.

I think Suzuki did a better job than the others too.
Also, the curve on the boot lid is spot on. Any more or less, it would have looked horrible.

Nevermind the critics... all my friends love the exhausts.

I've thought this too, but it's actually a good thing to not have them directly connected. First reason I can think of is for modding. If you get aftermarket exhausts, fitting them would be a hassle if the outlets were connected to the pipes as often times, aftermarket pipes have larger diameters. The current design allow for aftermarket pipes to install rather free of hassle.

Another reason is heat transference. Exhaust is very hot. I'd think that you'd want a buffer of space between the pipe and a metal part that is surrounded by plastic.

Lastly, you're right. A lot of cars use this design. The ones that actually have exhaust outlets that are directly attached to the pipes are almost always hanging off of the bumper, not integrated to it. The Nissan Maxima is an example. These ones are also not chrome so they are not nearly as much of a style element.

I personally really like the Kizashi's exhaust outlet design and think it looks better than the ones on luxury cars like the Lexus LS460 or Acura ZDX.

Luxus is a HUGE offender, twin pipes in the body kit with the pipes sitting behind it never lining up (on the ones i've seen). Looks hugely tacky



I dont understand why reviews crucify the Kizashi when theres a $135,835AUD Price tag on the ISF! Suzuki have done it and done it well. I've been looking at my exhaust a lot lately thinking about a pipe that lines up with the diameter at the back of the tips without touching. It'd be nice to have the sound that matches the style.