Flipping through the Kizashi's brochure, you'll find many references to control. And I think that Suzuki really does deliver. First, this car is also equipped with an AWD system dubbed i-AWD by the Hamamatsu-headquartered car company. In normal situations, the car conducts itself as a FWD vehicle. When the going gets tough, depress the little button immediately to the left of the steering wheel on the dashboard to engage all four wheels. Second, the Kizashi's got powerful, progressive brakes that instil confidence and deliver on the all important “in-control” feeling.

The Kizashi is a surprising machine. (Photo: Matthieu Lambert/Auto123.com)

And it's a bargain!
At $29,995, the only way to get a Kizashi in Canada, this Suzuki has literally come out of the woodwork as a value queen! Leather, sunroof, dual-zone climate control, a rockin' Rockford Fosgate audio system, keyless entry and tons more make up this car's standard equipment list.

A hoot to drive, smashing good looks and kit that you can throw a rock at, the Kizashi may turn out to be one if this year’s biggest surprises. Check out our comparo test to experience how badly (well, almost) this stealth bomber destroyed its competition. We too were astonished but then again, an ambush always catches people off-guard.