2013 Suzuki Kizashi AWD

The CarCody take

The 2013 Suzuki Kizashi AWD is a compact gasoline car with all-wheel drive and a continuously variable automatic transmission. Its defining EPA figure is 25 combined MPG, with 22 MPG in city driving and 29 MPG on the highway. The EPA lists annual fuel cost at $2700 and tailpipe emissions at 360 grams of CO2 per mile.

Who it suits. Drivers wanting a compact gasoline car with all-wheel drive Owners who track city and highway fuel use separately

What it is

The 2013 Suzuki Kizashi AWD is a compact car that runs on gasoline. It uses all-wheel drive, a 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine, and an automatic transmission with variable gear ratios. See more Suzuki cars.

The numbers

Its headline EPA rating is 25 combined MPG. That is the single figure to use when you want one number for mixed driving.

What it costs to run

The EPA annual fuel-cost figure is $2700. City driving is rated at 22 MPG, while highway driving is rated at 29 MPG, so your result depends on where you drive most.

How it compares

Within its EPA compact-car class, this Kizashi is defined by a 25 MPG combined rating, 22 MPG city rating, and 29 MPG highway rating. No other vehicle figures are provided here for a direct side-by-side comparison.

Who it suits

It suits a driver who wants a compact gasoline car with all-wheel drive and accepts the running cost shown by its EPA fuel figures. The highway rating may matter more if most of your miles are on open roads.

Trade-offs

All-wheel drive comes with a 25 MPG combined rating and a $2700 EPA annual fuel-cost estimate. The 2.4-liter four-cylinder and variable-ratio automatic define the powertrain, while the 22 city and 29 highway ratings show the split between urban and highway use.

Verdict

Choose this Kizashi if compact-car size and all-wheel drive are your priorities, and you are comfortable budgeting $2700 a year for gasoline under the EPA estimate. Its 25 combined MPG gives you a straightforward yardstick for mixed trips. Drivers who spend more time in town should plan around 22 MPG, while frequent highway travelers can use the 29 MPG figure as the more relevant guide.