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28th of January 2010 | 08:26 GMT | Bogdan Popa 
2010 Suzuki Kizashi Earns Top Safety Pick in NHTSA NCAP
STORY HIGHLIGHTS:
- Suzuki Kizasi scores maximum rating in NCAP tests
- The car went on sale in December in the US
- There are four trim levels available
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Suzuki Kizashi went on sale in the US in December and comes equipped with several safety features, including four-wheel disc brakes with ABS and electronic brake-force distribution; Electronic Stability Program (FWD) or Intelligent Vehicle Stability Program (AWD), fold-down rear headrests and available rear sonar and backup camera.
Power comes from a 2.4-liter DOHC inline four-cylinder engine developed by Suzuki in the company's new manufacturing facility in Sagara, Japan. The engine develops a maximum output of 185 horsepower at 6,500 rpm and 170 lb-ft of torque at 4,000 rpm when equipped with a manual transmission. If the powertrain is mated to a CVT, the maximum output drops to 180 horsepower at 6,000 rpm.
As for equipment levels, there are four different configurations as it follows:
The base level "S" comes with standard push button start, sport front seats, steering wheel audio controls, automatic dual-zone climate control with passenger rear vents, stability control, 8 airbags and integrated-chromed dual exhaust tips.
The "SE" configuration adds a standard CVT transmission, 215/55-17 tires mounted on alloy wheels, a 10-way power driver seat with 3-position memory, cruise control and a leather-wrapped steering wheel, shift lever and parking brake lever.
The "GTS" version includes either a 6-speed manual or CVT transmissions with paddle shifters, 235/45-18 tires on alloy wheels, one-touch moonroof, fog lights, a 425 watt Rockford Fosgate audio system and integrated Bluetooth hands-free calling and audio streaming.
The flagship version is the "SLS" which adds leather appointments to the interior, three-stage heated front seats, a four-way power passenger seat, Home Link universal garage door opener, windshield wiper rain sensor and rear parking sensors.
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