Kizashi Club

I am the proud owner of a 2008 Suzuki SX4. I love my little Zuki, but I am ready to upgrade to a more luxurious daily driver while maintaining the fun and sportiness of Suzuki. I already know most of the good and bad things the Kizashi has; I've been following and researching it since it was announced. I held back hoping for a more powerful engine, and maybe an AWD MT model. After reading about the 2012 model I know that won't happen any time soon. In fact, Suzuki is removing features from the GTS (power seats, and more importantly, the sunroof!) but STILL not adding the option of an MT SLS. So now I'm thinking about getting the 2011 GTS model and I could further on perhaps add the RRM turbo... except for the fact I seriously would like the option of a leather package!

I don't understand how Suzuki removes features instead of adding them. The SE is CVT only, and will get a leather package option. But there is no way of getting leather and MT. Either an SLS MT or a GTS with leather... i dont understand why thats so hard to get....

First, welcome to the forums!

How did you learn about the 2012 specs? I agree, leather package with MT is a match made in heaven. Heck, I am dying for a beige interior, preferably leather with MT and powers seats. That is the only feature I truly NEED, not want. It is a need! My wife always moves the seats and mirrors in the Kizzy, and never gets them back to where they were

Edit: Found the changes
New color code for S and SE? Why? Just offer the ice blue metallic in S trim level

As the winner of AutoPacific's Vehicle Satisfaction Award for mid-size sedan for two years running (2010 and 2011) and the just released J.D. Power award for mid-size sedans, the Kizashi -available in 4 trims (S, SE, GTS, and SLS) - provides consumer a fun-to-drive excellent handling car in a segment long suffering with boring to drive cars. Kizashi will strengthen is appeal in 2011 by adding a leather seat package to the popular SE trim level which includes power leather seats (driver and passenger) and heated front seats. The base S trim and mid-grade SE trim also get a new "Pearl Red" exterior color: Crimson Red Metallic. Our sportiest trim series the GTS 6M/T has been repackaged to increase its performance and enhance it value as our most serious driver's car through the deletion of the glass sunroof and power driver's seat to reduce weight and lower this 6M'T's center of gravity while increasing it affordability. The Sport GTS with A/T retains the standard sunroof and power seat. Our top trim, the SLS Sport carries over its popular formula from the 2011MY to 2012.