2013 Suzuki Kizashi  RealSafeCars73Safety Rating

#51 of 2013 Sedan/Hatchback/Wagons

#98 of all 2013 vehicles


The Kizashi, a mainstay of Suzuki's lineup since 2010, is a midsize sedan with seating up to 5. With optional all-wheel drive (AWD), it bypasses mud and snow with ease. Suzuki offers a .-year, -mile basic/powertrain warranty on its lineup.


The 2013 Suzuki Kizashi is below average compared to all vehicles.

Comparison to all vehicles.  This plot shows RSC safety scores on the horizontal axis vs. the number of vehicles with each safety score (depicted by bar height and percentages at the bottom). Colors reflect vehicle safety, ranging from red (not that safe) to green (safer). For reference, a score of 0 implies a 0.15% chance of driver death (13% chance of driver injury) over 15 years, and a score of 100 reflects a 0.016% chance (1.4% chance of driver injury). The 2013 Suzuki Kizashi has a score of 73, implying a 0.051% chance of driver death (4.6% chance of injury).

We estimate that the 2013 Suzuki Kizashi has a vehicle lifetime fatality chance of 0.0511% and a vehicle lifetime injury chance of 5.8322%, meaning the average driver has a 0.0511% chance of dying in an accident if they drive the car under regular conditions for fifteen years, and a 5.8322% chance of being injured.

Compared to the average vehicle, the 2013 Suzuki Kizashi is 10% more likely to result in a fatal accident. Compared to other sedans, hatchbacks, and wagons, the 2013 Suzuki Kizashi is 1% more likely to result in a fatal accident.


And it is about as safe as many comparable models.

8757Mazda 5Nissan RogueMitsubishi OutlanderChevrolet MalibuBuick VeranoSuzuki KizashiFord FusionSubaru LegacySubaru OutbackMazda 6Honda CR-VVolkswagen PassatComparison to similar models.  This plot compares the RSC rating of the 2013 Suzuki Kizashi with its main competition. Models are plotted on a scale from 57 to 87. The 2013 Suzuki Kizashi is safer than the 2013 Mazda 5, the 2013 Nissan Rogue, the 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander, and the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu and less safe than the 2013 Subaru Outback, the 2013 Subaru Legacy, and the 2013 Ford Fusion. It is about as safe as the 2013 Volkswagen Passat.

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