Here's some reading for you on the Kizashi Dave
http://usnews.rankingsandreviews.com...uzuki_Kizashi/
http://www.edmunds.com/suzuki/kizashi/2012/#fullreview
http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/suzuki/kizashi.htm
Across the board the critics knock this thing for the same reasons.
1) Less leg room in the back, which isn't that big of a concern for you.
2) No V6, or turbo version, also not a huge concern for you. In fact, probably a plus so you don't mess with the turbo!
3) Lack of dealerships and availability. Not an issue in the twin cities.