2012 Suzuki Kizashi Sport SLS FWD CVT
All photo credits
- Photo: 2012 Suzuki Kizashi SX in Platinum Silver Metallic, Front Left, 06-12-2023 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2011 Suzuki Kizashi 2.4 Sport (52552036872) by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Side-Curtain Airbags (6867257567) by artistmac, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2011 Suzuki Kizashi S in Snowflake White Pearl, Rear Left, 07-15-2023 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Suzuki Kizashi interior by TTTNIS, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2012 Suzuki Kizashi Sport SLS FWD CVT is a 185-hp 2.4-liter with a cvt. It starts at $26,199 MSRP and is rated at 25 mpg combined.
It makes 185 horsepower at 6,500 rpm and 170 lb-ft of torque at 4000 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 23 mpg city and 30 mpg highway (25 mpg combined).
The Kizashi measures 183.1 inches long on a 106.3-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,329 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Sedan |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $26,199 ($37,085 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $26,964 ($38,168 *) |
| Destination Charge | $765 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | Gas 4-cyl, 2.4L (Suzuki J24B) |
| Displacement | 2.4 L |
| Horsepower | 185 hp @ 6,500 rpm |
| Torque | 170 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Front Wheel Drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | CVT |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 23 MPG |
| Highway | 30 MPG |
| Combined | 25 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular Gasoline |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 18 in. Aluminum Alloy |
| Wheels Rear | 18 in. Aluminum Alloy |
| Tires Front | P235/45R18 |
| Tires Rear | P235/45R18 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 183.1 in |
| Width | 71.7 in |
| Height | 58.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,329 lbs |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | Not rated |
| Frontal crash | Not rated |
| Side crash | Not rated |
| Rollover | ★★★★★ (10.9 % risk) |
Other tested variants (1)
- 2012 Suzuki Kizashi 4 DR AWD: overall not rated
Recalls
5 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2012 Suzuki KIZASHI. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
May 2, 2019 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling 2010-2013 Kizashi vehicles. The front passenger seat Occupant Classification System (OCS) may misclassify an adult occupant as child and deactivate the front air bag.
Consequence: The deactivated front air bag will not deploy in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Suzuki will notify owners, and service providers will replace the front passenger seat cushion, which includes a new OCS mat assembly, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed on October 29, 2021. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service at 1-800-934-0934. Suzuki's number for this recall is C5.
NHTSA campaign 19V343000
Mar 7, 2019 · SEATS
Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Kizashi and 2006-2013 Grand Vitara vehicles. The front passenger leather seat may shrink due to high humidity and high temperature. As a result, the occupant classification system (OCS) sensor mat may not accurately detect if an adult or child is occupying the seat.
Consequence: In the event of a crash necessitating airbag deployment, an incorrect classification may result in the passenger frontal air bag deploying even if there is a child in the front passenger seat, increasing their risk of injury.
Remedy: Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seat bottom cushion, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on May 3, 2019. All second letters notifying owners of the remedy were mailed by April 10, 2020. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service at 1-800-934-0934. Suzuki's numbers for this recall are 4011 and 4012.
NHTSA campaign 19V187000
Oct 31, 2018 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Suzuki Kizashi vehicles. Dust can enter the vent line that provides fresh air to the carbon canister, restricting its air flow and possibly creating excessive negative pressure in the fuel tank which may result in the fuel tank cracking.
Consequence: A cracked tank may leak fuel, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Suzuki has sent owners an initial notification to inform them of the recall. When parts are available, a second notice will be mailed and dealers will install a cover over the opening near the suction pipe inlet, and relocate the suction filter. The fuel cap and fuel tank will also be replaced with improved parts. The recall began August 12, 2019. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service at 1-800-934-0934.
NHTSA campaign 18V769000
Dec 22, 2014 · POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 SX4 vehicles manufactured July 16, 2009, to November 1, 2012, and 2010-2013 Kizashi vehicles manufactured October 13, 2009, to October 31, 2012. The shift selector can be moved out of the "Park" position without depressing the brake pedal.
Consequence: If the shift selector is moved out of the "Park" position while the brake pedal is not depressed, the vehicle may unexpectedly roll, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the shift selector assembly and inspect, and if necessary, replace the shift knob, free of charge. The recall began January 16, 2015. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service at 1-714-996-7040. Suzuki's number for this recall is VL.
NHTSA campaign 14V811000
Jul 30, 2014 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Suzuki Motor Of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 Kizashi vehicles manufactured October 2009 through July 2012. In the affected vehicles, spiders may weave a web in the evaporative canister vent hose, blocking it and causing the fuel tank to have an excessive amount of negative pressure.
Consequence: Negative pressure could cause the fuel tank to crack resulting in a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Suzuki is in the process of notifying owners, and dealers will replace the evaporative canister vent line on the affected vehicles with a vent line that has a filter on the end. If the canister vent line is found to be obstructed by a spider web, the fuel tank will also be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on August 12, 2014. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service at 1-800-934-0934. Suzuki's number for this recall is VG.
NHTSA campaign 14V464000
23 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2012 Suzuki KIZASHI
Owner Complaints
23 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2012 Suzuki KIZASHI (1 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 1 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Air Bags | 8 |
| Power Train | 8 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 4 |
| Steering | 4 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 |
| Engine | 3 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2012 SUZUKI KIZASHI. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.