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2010 SUZUKI KIZASHI PRESS REVIEW OCTOBER 2009 2 *Source: IHS Global Insight, October 2009; www.conference-board.org; MSN MONEY.COM TOTAL U.S. MARKET SALES CONSUMER CONFIDENCE DOW JONES INDUSTRIAL AVG. PAST 12 MOS.
3 *Source: IHS Global Insight, October 2009 TOTAL U.S. MARKET SALES 5 *Source: DYG SCAN 2005 2009 " Life was good " Things turned down fast " Now things are stabilizing STRENGTH OF SUZUKI PRODUCTS " History of continuous profitability " More than 40 million cars sold globally since 1950s " Manufacturing #1 selling car (Wagon R) in Japan for 5 consecutive years " Around 50% percent share of the passenger car market in India *Source: Suzuki Motor Corporation Annual Report " Over $30 billion in worldwide sales in 2008 " 2.3 million automobiles " 3.5 million motorcycles and ATVs *Source: Suzuki Motor Corporation Annual Report 2008 TOYOTA FORD CHEVROLET VW HONDA NISSAN HYUNDAI FIAT RENAULT PEUGEOT KIA N/K MERCEDES-BENZ MAZDA CITROEN OPEL DODGE BMW AUDI 2003 TOYOTA FORD CHEVROLET VW NISSAN HONDA RENAULT PEUDEOT HYUNDAI FIAT DODE CITROEN MERCEDEZ-BENZ OPEL MITSUBISHI KIA MAZDA BMW LADA 2004 TOYOTA FORD CHEVROLET VW NISSAN HONDA RENAULT HYUNDAI PEUGEOT FIAT DODGE CITROEN OPEL MERCEDES-BENZ KIA MAZDA MITSUBISHII BMW LADA 2005 TOYOTA FORD CHEVROLET VW ... more.
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NISSAN HONDA HYUNDAI RENAULT PEUGEOT FIAT KIA DODGE CITROEN OPEL MERCEDES-BENZ MAZDA BMW MITSUBISHII AUDI 2006 TOYOTA FORD CHEVROLET VW HONDA NISSAN HYUNDAI RENAULT PEUGEOT FIAT KIA CITROEN MERCEDES-BENZ DODGE OPEL MAZDA BMW MITSUBISHI AUDI 2007 TOYOTA FORD CHEVEROLET VW HONDA NISSAN HYUNDAI RENAULT FIAT PEUGEOT KIA CITROEN MERCEDES-BENZ DODGE MAZDA OPEL BMW MITSUBISHI AUDI 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 12 A New Chapter for Suzuki& Fundamental changes to our strategy Forenza Aerio SX4 Kizashi 14 Major shift in consumer base& TRAVEL LIGHT, LIVE FULLY Basic Transportation Alternative " Smaller cars " Low/modest equipment levels " Low/modest prices " Competitive with, an alternative to mainstream brands: Chevrolet, Toyota, Ford, Honda &and our brand focus Aspirational cBoutique d Brand " Stylish cars " Higher prices " Higher levels of equipment " Desirable, high-value alternative to aspirational brands: Mini, Volkswagen, Mazda, even Volvo, Range Rover, etc. 16 cI know the price of success: dedication, hard work, and a devotion to the things you want to see happen. d Frank Lloyd Wright 3 17 3 19 20 Grand Vitara Highlights - cBest Buy d 3 Consumer Guide - Most Off-Road Capable SUV starting under $20K - MY09: All New 3.2L V6 & 4-Cyl Equator Highlights - 2009 c4x4 of the Year d 3 Petersen 9s 4-Wheel & Off-Road - Class leading towing, power SX4 Highlights - cBest Buy d 3 Consumer Guide - Most Affordable Car with AWD - Most Affordable Car with NAV " MY10 GV Upgrades Add Standard Navigation (#1 feature request from SUV owners) MSN features for higher trim cMost Affordable SUV in America with Standard Navigation d Real Time traffic Lowest Gas $ Finder Enter- tainment Movie Listing Times Weather News Stocks Fodors Travel Guide Bluetooth Calling w/Text Display MSN FEATURE SET EXPANSIONS LANE ASSIST WEATHER MAP MY10 SX4 Upgrades " New Powertrain " Interior Upgrades " Model Line Expansion All New Advanced 2.0L Engine with VVT (from Kizashi) Smoother and Higher Quality Engine NVH More MPG (up to 33 HWY MPG) More Power (150HP vs 143HP) &+15% Acceleration!<br><br> New Transmissions: 6-Speed M/T CVT w/6-Spd + Paddle Shifters (Sport) cMost Affordable Car with Std Navigation d cMost Affordable AWD in America d SX4 Sport Crossover America 9s Affordable cHot Hatch d Starting at $17,949 New Addition America 9s Affordable cHot Hatch d Starting at $17,949 Standard Content " FWD + 2.0L w/6-MT " 4W Disc Brakes w/ABS " Electronic Stability Control " Lowered Suspension " 17 d Alloys (low profile tires) " Aero Body Kit & R. Spoiler " Leather Wheel, Fog Lights " Auto Climate Control " Keyless Start , Cruise " Navigation w/MSN Pkg 27 28 What the world DOESN 9T need: " Another vanilla sleeping pill on wheels " A soulless transportation appliance 29 What the world IS MISSING : " A world-class sport sedan at a price the average person can afford 30 What target customers tell us they WANT : " Dynamic excitement that doesn 9t compromise their comfort " Sophisticated, upscale design that doesn 9t empty their wallets 31 What target customers tell us they WANT : " Refined handling and craftsmanship of a European sport sedan blended with Quality, reliability, and advanced engineering of a modern Japanese sedan 32 33 The most substantial car ever built by Suzuki! " Suzuki- designed and engineered " All-new bumper to bumper " Most spectacular product yet 34 Kizashi is the most important launch in American Suzuki history " Purest expression of the brand & powerful evidence of a cNew Suzuki d " Ability to attract a new, prime buyer to Suzuki showrooms 35 Kizashi is the most important launch in American Suzuki history " Largest segment in the U.S.<br><br> 1.7 MILLION CARS 36 Kizashi is the most important launch in American Suzuki history " Opportunity to provide existing Suzuki customers with new move-up category 60% of trade-ins for mid-size are Compact Cars/SUVs 37 Sagara represents all-new state-of-the-art facility 38 Filling a niche 3 a sports sedan alternative " Primary: Emerging Unmet Need Among Younger Conventional Mid-Size Sedan intenders " Secondary: Targeting used-car csettlers d intending Certified Pre-Owned luxury vehicles: A4, TSX, 3-Series, IS (AWD) Mid-size segment evolution Sporty Sedans appeal to younger buyers, with majority of owners <45 While Sporty Sedans account for fewer sales, they are still substantial and&. 32% Sporty 855,000 68% Traditional Sporty Sedans appeal to younger buyers, with majority of owners <45 54% 32% Sporty Traditional &the Sporty concept models have a considerable higher rate of growth. (Global Insight Forecast to 2012) Sporty Sedans appeal to younger buyers, with majority of owners <45 54% 32% Sporty Traditional Target Demographics " Median age: 40 " 55% male " $75K HHI " 70% no children " 75% college grad Premium $ Mainstream Exhilaration Transportation Accord Camry Mazda 6 Altima S60 TSX Passat A4 45 Entertaining Driving Experience Safety Ahead of Its Time All-Weather Capability Premium Design 3 Inside and Out Quality and Durability Upscale Design Craftsmanship Performance Development Targets Alfa Romeo 159 Volkswagen Passat Acura TSX Designed for the Enthusiast Driver " Responsive Handling " Composed Ride " Entertaining Performance Tuned on Euro & U.S.<br><br> roads and tracks Nurburgring Willow Springs One of the most rigid structures in the category 105% Torsional Rigidity 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% 120% Euro Brand B Euro Brand A Euro Brand V Kizashi Designed for the Enthusiast Driver " Multi-link rear suspension " High performance KYB shocks with up to 18 d wheels with 45 Series Dunlop tires " Advanced 4-wheel Bosch ABS using Akebono brake components Designed for the Enthusiast Driver " 2.4L VVT high output engine " 6-speed manual trans. with available performance tuned CVT paddle shift " Unsurpassed standard power - 185 HP for Manual Transmission - 180 HP for Automatic (CVT) Advanced Safety " Meets 2014 Crash Standards - FMVSS208 Front Off-Set - FMVSS214 Pole Side Crash " Standard 8 Airbags " Standard ABS and advanced Electronic Stability Control " Over 100 cars crashed for U.S. market alone All-Weather Ready Capability Advanced AWD System " New advanced design with electronic clutch pack " Sends power before traction is compromised Based on throttle input or steering angle " Integrated with Electronic Stability Control All-Weather Ready Capability Extensive Anti-Corrosion Measures " Zinc Alloy Steel for underbody and exterior panels " Resin covers for under panels and side sills " Hot wax used to seal suspension mounting points Inclement Climate Ready Features: " Dual Zone Automatic Climate Control + Rear Foot well + Upper Rear Vents " 3-Stage Seat Heaters & Heated Mirrors " Automatic Rain Sensing Wipers " Rear Seat Pass Through for Skis All-Weather Ready Capability Upscale Design and Premium Materials Premium Interior Standard Dual Zone Automatic Climate Control Standard Backlight Instrument Cluster Premium Interior Standard Keyless Push-Button Starter Premium Interior Available 425 watt 10 Speaker Premium Audio System Premium Interior Extensive use of soft touch materials and sound proofing Premium Interior Premium Interior & NVH Goal: Control Vibration & Reduce Wind & Road Noise " Extensive use of Insulating materials & seals in underfloor, dash, pillars, wheel well " Strategic use of reinforced bracing throughout body structure to reduce Vibration " Imbed NVH countermeasures into basic design of Engine and Exhaust System Reinforcements improve rigidity contributing to quieter NVH.<br><br> Well Controlled Interior Noise dB (A) @ Highway Speed (100 KPH / 62 MPH) Louder Quality and Durability testing in extreme conditions " Death Valley for extreme heat " Minnesota for extreme cold weather " Suspension Durability testing on various road surfaces, including cobblestone 67 Entertaining Driving Experience Safety Ahead of Its Time All-Weather Capability Premium Design 3 Inside and Out Quality and Durability GTS SE S 6 M/T (A/T optional) SK S (FWD) Standard (Starting Under $20K): " Power Package w/Remote FOB " Push Button Keyless Start " Dual-Zone Auto Climate " 9-Spkr Audio w/Steering Controls " 8-Airbags (F&R Side) " ESP Stability Control + ABS " Projector Beam Headlamps " Ambient & Foot well Lighting " Split R/Seats w/Pass Thru & Rear HVAC Vents SLS GTS 6-M/T or A/T SE A/T + Cruise Control + 17 d Alloy Wheels w/55 Series Tires + 10-Way Pwr Driver 9s Seat w/Memory + Leather Wrapped Wheel & Pkg -Brake S 6-M/T (A/T optional) SK S (FWD) SLS 6-M/T or A/T Standard (Starting Under $20K): " Power Package w/Remote FOB " Push Button Keyless Start " Dual-Zone Auto Climate " 9-Spkr Audio w/Steering Controls " 8-Airbags (F&R Side) " ESP Stability Control + ABS " Projector Beam Headlamps " Ambient & Foot well Lighting " Split R/Seats w/Pass Thru & Rear HVAC Vents GTS 6-M/T or CVT + Moon Roof & Fog Lights + 10-Spkr Rockford Audio W/Bluetooth + 18 d Wheels w/45 Low Profile Tires SE CVT + Cruise Control + 17 d Alloy Wheels w/55 Series Tires + 10-Way Pwr Driver 9s Seat w/Memory + Leather Wrapped Wheel & Pkg -Brake S 6-M/T (A/T optional) SK S (FWD) SLS 6-M/T or CVT Standard (Starting Under $20K): " Power Package w/Remote FOB " Push Button Keyless Start " Dual-Zone Auto Climate " 9-Spkr Audio w/Steering Controls " 8-Airbags (F&R Side) " ESP Stability Control + ABS " Projector Beam Headlamps " Ambient & Foot well Lighting " Split R/Seats w/Pass Thru & Rear HVAC Vents GTS 6-M/T or A/T + Moon Roof & Fog Lights + 10-Spkr Rockford Audio W/Bluetooth + 18 d Wheels w/45 Low Profile Tires SE A/T + Cruise Control + 17 d Alloy Wheels w/55 Series Tires + 10-Way Pwr Driver 9s Seat w/Memory + Leather Wrapped Wheel & Pkg -Brake S 6-M/T (A/T optional) SK S (FWD) SLS 6-M/T or A/T + Leather w/4-Way Power Pass Seat + 3-Stage Heated Seats and Mirrors + Auto: Headlamps, RV Mirror, Wipers + Rear Park Sensors & Home-link Standard (Starting Under $20K): " Power Package w/Remote FOB " Push Button Keyless Start " Dual-Zone Auto Climate " 9-Spkr Audio w/Steering Controls " 8-Airbags (F&R Side) " ESP Stability Control + ABS " Projector Beam Headlamps " Ambient & Foot well Lighting " Split R/Seats w/Pass Thru & Rear HVAC Vents GTS SE S SLS SK - AWD Pkg Available with CVT Only Includes: Heated O/S Mirrors SK - Navi Pkg Available on GTS & SLS Includes: Rear Vision Camera Standard (Starting Under $20K): " Power Package w/Remote FOB " Push Button Keyless Start " Dual-Zone Auto Climate " 9-Spkr Audio w/Steering Controls " 8-Airbags (F&R Side) " ESP Stability Control + ABS " Projector Beam Headlamps " Ambient & Foot well Lighting " Split R/Seats w/Pass Thru & Rear HVAC Vents vs. The Competition Suzuki Kizashi Acura TSX Mazda6 Engine 2.4L 2.4L 2.5L Transmission 6 Spd M/T 6 Spd M/T 6 Spd M/T Max Horsepower 185 HP @ 6500 RPM 201HP @ 7000 RPM 170HP @ 6000 RPM Overall Length 183.1" 185.6" 193.7" Overall Width 71.7" 72.4" 72.4" Wheel Base 106.3" 106.6" 109.8" 0-60 MPH (seconds) 7.5 7.9 8.2 1/8th Mile @ MPH 10.5 @ 68.5 MPH 10.7 @ 70.4 MPH 10.8 @ 66.4 MPH 60-0 Braking (ft) 121 142 130 Skid Pad Dry R 0.93 G 0.93 G 0.93 G Skid Pad Dry L 0.98 G 0.95 G 0.96 G Suzuki Kizashi Mazda 6 Nissan Altima Volume Model SE i-Touring S w/Conv. Pkg MSRP * $21,500 $21,900 $22,940 Suzuki Advantage $400 $1,440 Convenience Features Keyless Entry/Start (push-button) Std No Std Dual Zone Auto Climate Control Std No No Rear Passenger Seat Vents Std No No AM/FM/CD with 9 Speakers Std 6 CD w/6-Spkrs No MP3 / 6 Spkrs Power Driver's Seat (10 Way) Std 8 Way 8 Way Memory Driver Seat Std No No Safety & Security Electronic Stability Control Std Std Std 8 Airbags (Rear Seat Bags) Std No No 2014 Crash Complaint Std No No Antitheft Vehicle Alarm Std No Std Available AWD Yes No No Appearance 17" Alloy Wheels Std Std 16" Alloys Dual Exhaust Tips Std No Std Projector Beam Headlights Std Std No Warranty & DQR Powertrain Warranty 7-Yr./100K 5-Yr./60K 5-Yr./60K A New Level of Performance and Value to Market " Superior Dynamic Performance " Premium Interior Design & Atmosphere " More Safety Features (2014 Safety Rated) " More Convenience Features.<br><br> " Top-10 Brand Quality Ratings " More Attractive MSRP " Longer Warranty