Suzuki Verona News

From Thursday's Globe and Mail Published on Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009 12:00AM EST Last updated on Saturday, Nov.

If you want a job done right, do it yourself. That could well have been Suzuki's rallying cry when the Kizashi project received the go-ahead. No fault of Suzuki's, but the automaker's last attempt at selling an intermediate sedan was a debacle.

What Works: Impressive grip through corners; composed ride quality; quiet, top-quality cabin; ergonomically correct driving position.

Although 'Kizashi' sounds more like the name of some special-edition sport bike, it's what Suzuki is calling its new flagship sedan.

Designed to bank on the success of the Swift and SX4 models, Suzuki's new sedan is just what the company has needed for some years, writes DAVE MOORE.

Designed to bank on the success of the Swift and SX4 models, Suzuki's new sedan is just what the company has needed for some years, writes DAVE MOORE.

After years of lackluster sales and vehicles that haven't quite resonated with U.S. buyers-the Aerio and Esteem small cars are cases in point-Suzuki is hoping to find a new direction with a stylish new 2010 Kizashi sport sedan that goes on sale at the end of the year, called Kizashi.

Japanese automaker Suzuki has long been the doormat of the U.S. auto industry. The company, known for making very good and competent motorcycles, scooters and recreational three and four wheel vehicles, has long made and sold cars and SUVs in the U.S. that either lack on styling, quality or both.