Kizashi gone
Hello guy, I have sold my 2011 Kizashi AWD for a 2009 Volkswagen Passat CC 2009 2.0T. The two complains I had for this car was a 17.3 quarter mile time for a 13-14-15-16Liter per 100km( Ford Fusion Hybrid 2010 have a 16.5 quarter mile time lol ) The passat is very powerfull ( 15.3 quarter mile) compared to the Kizashi AWD and very fuel efficient ( 11L per 100KM and it's really cold since I have it -4 Fahrenheit average ). Even with traction mode Kizashi was hard on gas. The Kizashi interior was nice, more equipped, steering feel was better(Skidpad for Kizashi AWD is .86g and Passat CC 0.83g), superb sound system. Another poor thing for this AWD Suzuki, it was almost a waste to modify the engine. I'm getting Stage 1+ unitronic next week ( boosting from 11PSI to 18PSI) and will upgrade from 200HP 207Trq to 260HP 285Trq. With a CAI I will be not so far than 300Trq. I was scared solding my Kizashi but finally I'm happy. It was a great car but had unforgivable lacks.
Good car. Have fun. Be careful with the mods they can be addicting.
I am not a big fan of VWs, but the CC is one nice looking car.
I am also just a little curious why one would expect a lot of performance from a 2.4 base engine. The Kizashi isn't some hot sports sedan and the drivetrain (2.4 N/A engine only and a CVT for automatic) clearly shows this. Its competition are the likes of the Camry, Accord, Legacy, Malibu, Sonata, etc.
While a VW 2.0 Turbo would be more fun, I assure you will have more problems down the road with a turbocharged VW. The reliability for VWs are worse than most of the competition. In addition, the VW 2.0 turbos are known for sludge problems. VW's response? Blame the oil, not the engine design. VW is the only non-luxury or performance car company that demands full synthetic to be used in all their models, even in base engines. Instead of designing their engines to resist the accumulation of sludge, they just require better oil to keep them cleaner. Not exactly the kind of "engineering" I envy.
You also seem to like modding. That's fine, but will definitely cost you in reliability and vehicle longevity down the road. If I wanted more power, I'd just go get a more powerful car from the factory. Just my opinion.
Make sure you keep up on the oil changes for the VW and best of luck. The CC is quite the looker and most importantly, you are happier with your ride.
I am also just a little curious why one would expect a lot of performance from a 2.4 base engine. The Kizashi isn't some hot sports sedan and the drivetrain (2.4 N/A engine only and a CVT for automatic) clearly shows this. Its competition are the likes of the Camry, Accord, Legacy, Malibu, Sonata, etc.
While a VW 2.0 Turbo would be more fun, I assure you will have more problems down the road with a turbocharged VW. The reliability for VWs are worse than most of the competition. In addition, the VW 2.0 turbos are known for sludge problems. VW's response? Blame the oil, not the engine design. VW is the only non-luxury or performance car company that demands full synthetic to be used in all their models, even in base engines. Instead of designing their engines to resist the accumulation of sludge, they just require better oil to keep them cleaner. Not exactly the kind of "engineering" I envy.
You also seem to like modding. That's fine, but will definitely cost you in reliability and vehicle longevity down the road. If I wanted more power, I'd just go get a more powerful car from the factory. Just my opinion.
Make sure you keep up on the oil changes for the VW and best of luck. The CC is quite the looker and most importantly, you are happier with your ride.
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2011 Suzuki Kizashi Sport GTS 6MT (Sold)
KuroNekko you forgot to mention DSG gearbox problems and engine oil consumption.... only joking. 
Hopefully you've picked up a good one hitorx.
But yes, a Kizashi is what it is, it's not anywhere near the same market place or class (the CC is nearly twice the price of a Kizashi here.) So the CC should be substantially better in all respects.
Hopefully you've picked up a good one hitorx.But yes, a Kizashi is what it is, it's not anywhere near the same market place or class (the CC is nearly twice the price of a Kizashi here.) So the CC should be substantially better in all respects.
David