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If all a car had to do to succeed in the market was be a good car, the Kizashi would be in excellent shape. For what it is, the Kizashi is priced reasonably well, though Suzuki might be wise to lower the price as an incentive for buyers.

The Kizashi is a sporty sedan that offers more nimbleness and spunk than most of its competitors, in a well-priced package with an impressive list of features.

Just like a praiseworthy independent film, we consider the 2011 Suzuki Kizashi the must-see feel-good car of the year. Now if only we could get it in wide release.

The Kizashi is the best car yet to come to the United States wearing a Suzuki badge. The exterior is round and solid in homage to European small-car design.

While the 2011 Suzuki Kizashi Sport SLS is nimble for its class, its premium audio system offers more performance than its engine and suspension do.

The Suzuki Kizashi offers more standard equipment than its competitors at a slightly lower price. The engineering is excellent, with a solid engine, an exceptionally rigid chassis, tuned suspension offering a compliant ride and great cornering, and precise brakes.

In Sport SLS trim with a manual transmission, the 2011 Suzuki Kizashi is definitely worthy of consideration by enthusiasts searching for the attributes of a European sport sedan without a European price.

You should definitely drive the Suzuki Kizashi if you’re in the market for a practical sedan and want something that at least tries to look and drive sportier. This one succeeds in both regards.

The interior is nicely laid out and the fit and finish are high quality. With so much value, plus its fun-to-drive flair, the Kizashi should help Suzuki raise its profile with car buyers.

Sized between compact and midsize, equipped somewhere between standard and luxury, buying the capable and unique 2011 Suzuki Kizashi virtually guarantees that you’ll be driving something nobody else does.

Fun-to-drive, fuel-efficient, well-put-together and offering a ton of value, the Suzuki Kizashi should be on the consideration lists of any driver shopping in the $25,000-or-so neighborhood.

Well-built, fun, good-looking, comfortable, and rare! The next time you’re in the market for a midsize sedan, make the sad little Kizashi smile by giving it a closer look. Drive one and it’ll most likely make you smile as well.