Suzuki to take on Ford - Kizashi concept to spawn Mondeo rival

The Suzuki Kizashi concept that was unveiled at the Frankfurt Motor Show is said to be the basis of three new models, all which will hit showrooms before the end of the decade.

According to inside sources at AutoCar, the Suzuki Kizashi will spawn a Ford Mondeo rival sedan and wagon as well as a new 4×4 crossover. The four-door sedan is expected to hit roads in...
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DaHarder - 10/9/2007 2:38:21 PM

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I certainly wish them the best, but the (new) Mondeo is not only beautiful to look at, but quite nicely engineered as well...

OBie - 10/9/2007 5:06:45 PM

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The Kazashi Concept is simply beautiful and elegant. Hope Suzuki keeps the design of the 3 production models as close as possible to the concept.

S4cabriofoxone - 10/9/2007 6:46:15 PM

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Sure, but what does it share with any other Suzuki? It looks like a concept from Anybrand USA.

OBie - 10/9/2007 10:15:19 PM

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Nothing yet S4cabriofoxone, but that's the whole point of concepts, to express a new design language for a brand. Looks like Suzuki is trying to re-establish themselves in the market with this new concept.

S4cabriofoxone - 10/9/2007 6:45:49 PM

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The sad thing is, they can. Maybe not Ford of Europe (the Mondeo and Focus are too good), but Ford of America, easily. They just need to make themselves known.

Occarnut - 10/9/2007 7:29:48 PM

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The sad part is that Suzuki is the master of spin...IF this car happens at all, it will be so dumbed down with every possible form of cost cutting that it will not be recognizable...just review all of the other concept cars that have been shown..Suzki is almost as bad as Lincoln.

S4cabriofoxone - 10/9/2007 11:45:46 PM

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Now that you mention it, this car has an uncanny resemblance to the recent Lincoln MKR Concept:

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They even have similarly-placed fog lamps.