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Suzuki Kizashi

4 model years from 2010 to 2013, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.

Model years
2010–2013
Class
Compact Cars
Latest engines
2.4L 4-cyl
Best MPG
25–26 combined, by year
Latest rating
Not rated
Recalls
7 campaigns, all years
Most complaints
2012 (20)

The 2013 Kizashi in brief

The 2013 Suzuki Kizashi is a compact car offered with a 2.4L 4-cyl engine and front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive.

It measures about 182 inches long and 72 inches wide on a 106-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,497 lb (S Iawd 4dr Sedan).

EPA rates its most efficient version at 25 MPG combined (23 city / 30 highway), 3% worse than the 2013 compact car average of 25.9 MPG, for an estimated $2,700 a year in fuel.

NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.

It has 6 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the unknown or other.

The Suzuki Kizashi has 4 model years in our data, from 2010 to 2013.

Its most efficient year was 2012 at 26 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 25 to 26 MPG.

Owners most often report problems with the power train (16), air bags (14), electrical system (9).

2013 has the most recalls (6); all years together count 7 campaigns and 57 owner complaints.

How the 2010 Kizashi compares

The 2010 Suzuki Kizashi is a compact car offered with a 2.4L 4-cyl engine and front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive.

EPA rates its most efficient version at 26 MPG combined (23 city / 31 highway), 10% better than the 2010 compact car average of 23.6 MPG, for an estimated $2,600 a year in fuel.

2013 Kizashi pros & cons

Full 2013 details →

What's good

  • AWD / 4WD available
  • Few owner complaints5 complaints filed with NHTSA versus about 212 for similar models.

Watch out for

No weak spots against similar models in the data.

Kizashi changes by model year

  1. 2013
    • Lightest version 163 lb heavier

Years without a measurable change are left out.

Show all 4 model years side by side
YearLatest enginesBest MPG / rangeLengthWeightOverallRecallsComplaints
20132.4L 4-cyl25 MPG182.3 in3,497 lbNot rated65
20122.4L 4-cyl26 MPG182.3 in3,497 lbNot rated520
20112.4L 4-cyl26 MPG182.3 in3,241 lbNot rated515
20102.4L 4-cyl26 MPG––Not rated617
Best combined MPG by model year — Suzuki Kizashi
2010: 26 MPG2011: 26 MPG2012: 26 MPG2013: 25 MPG2010201120122013max 26 MPG

Alternatives to the 2013 Kizashi

ModelBest MPG / rangeNHTSA overallRecalls
2013 Toyota Corolla29 MPGNot rated5
2013 Honda Civic44 MPGNot rated0
2013 Honda Accord30 MPGNot rated6
2013 Toyota Camry40 MPGNot rated2
2013 Nissan GT-R19 MPGNot rated0
2013 Toyota Prius50 MPGNot rated4

Most common owner-reported problems

Power Train16
Air Bags14
Electrical System9
Fuel/Propulsion System9
Engine7
Steering7
Vehicle Speed Control5
Exterior Lighting5
Owner complaints by model year — Suzuki Kizashi
2010: 172011: 152012: 202013: 52010201120122013max 20
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Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Suzuki. How we calculate this →