2022 Suzuki Ignis review - a chunky little car you can't help but love
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 20 พ.ค. 2024
- The Suzuki Ignis is a plucky small SUV-sort-of-city-car that gives you loads of interior space, Apple CarPlay and a 4x4 system for under £18,000. In some ways it's basic, but it ticks all the right boxes and has a charm that shames plenty of other modern cars at twice the price. So should you buy one? Join me for a full interior review, driving impressions and handbrake turn tests. Erm...
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00:00 Is the Ignis an SUV?
00:37 Japanese sword lady
00:54 Styling
01:14 Price and trim levels explained
01:46 Engine
02:44 Why is it so CHARMING?
03:05 Dimensions, sizes and weight
03:33 Accessories
03:48 One annoying thing
04:18 Can I pick it up with one hand?
04:25 Boot space
04:53 Adidas special edition
05:07 Back-seat space
06:11 Infotainment and interior
08:01 Driving first impressions
10:59 Accidental skid
11:06 Motorway driving impressions
12:28 Country road driving
14:02 Summary: why do I love it? - ยานยนต์และพาหนะ
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I collected my Ignis today. The front says I'm an suv and the rear says I'm a hatchback,,,,, and I love It..
Suzuki Ignis are and have always been teriffic little cars. My wifes first car was an Ignis. It wasnt fancy or flash but it was super reliable and an excellent small car. We love Suzuki cars and she now drives a Vitara. Most under rated cars on the market.
How fuel?
Is it fuel saver??
@LesegoMakgorogo it gets 0,45 L per 10km
@@LesegoMakgorogosorry for late comment😅
I rented this car on holiday, at first I was thinking WTF!!! But once u drive it it’s actually a pretty good car. I was very surprised
One of the first Suzuki cars imported into the UK in the 70s/80s was the rear wheel drive Whizzkid. The 3 slashes in the rear metal work of the Ignis are a nod to the styling of B the Whizzkid.
...and a very beautiful integration with the styling!
I worked with a chap (Tim) who had a huge collection of Whizzkids. They were excellent fun.
I was wondering what's going on at the C-pillar, now it makes sense.
The three little profile stripes on the back wings is a nod back to the 1970s Suzuki SC100 GX
I'm now driving my second Ingis. This time I have the top of the (Australian) range. Great seats, had to drive for 4 hrs there and 4 back (800 km 'round trip) in a day for a funeral a few months ago, wife and I found comfort great. Our max freeway speed in NSW is only 110 km/h so drives comfortably with limiter/cruise control. Grandkids 6 and 7 can buckle themselves in. CVT and climate control AC increase fuel consumption, used to get
All true - cheers. I've owned one since 2017 - awesome.
I didnt get the fuel consumption numbers.
How many kilometers for a liter to be exact?
@@hidayatafridi1019 We use the measure litres per 100 kilometres like Europe. ie 6 l/100km
@@hidayatafridi1019 greetings from New Zealand my friend. 6 litres per 100km would be 16.7 litres per km (approximately) Hope this helps.
These little suzukis are tuned to cruise at 80-90km/h, that's where you get maximum fuel economy, close to 4.3L/100km
I got myself a 2022 Ignis today, I'm still working out how all the features work, brilliant video thank you so much. I am amazed how roomy it is inside.
I've had a new Allgrip for a few months now. It's fine, economical and drives pretty well. In 5000km it's been tested on mixed town, country and mountain roads and some autoroutes. Living in the mountains the 4wd, coupled with decent winter tyres, will get tested soon with winter arriving. The 30l tank is annoying only allowing 500km or so but I guess it's par for the course for such a small car. BTW it does have a reversing camera (French version).
Is it economical on the motorway?? I want one but i'm not sure if it's be economical on the motorway at 70mph
@@SconHeadVideos seems fine to me. I wouldn't want to do mega long journeys but I did Geneva to Marseille (and the return a couple of weeks later). Near 500 km at 120km/h wnen the limit was 130. Small tank is a bit of a hindrance though.
@@colinbuckle ❤
From 🇮🇳.. got my Ignis last month .. extremely satisfying both in the city and on the highway .. it’s a Boss !
Big fans of the brand We had two Suzuki Vitaras.
Coupled with excellent service from the dealer in Ashton under Lyne, it was all a good experience.
Our second car is a Celerio and it just keeps on going 👍
I got a Celerio a few years ago from Ashton Suzuki 👍
A good honest review. Nice to see a car reviewer with both hands on the wheel.
I have one and I absolutely love it! For highways is not the best but it can comfortably take you around town no problem. It can do some off-road but don’t spect it will take you to the top of a mountain.
I have the SZ5 2021 - This one does have rear camera, have they down specced? Things of mention are hill assist handbrake, very good start/stop (no jerkiness, almost invisible in operation), a 4WD (+ hill descent) that actually works. Great LED lights in the dark. I came to this from the top spec Vitara, and I prefer it. Things I miss are the auto wipers, beep-beep parking sensors (though the aforementioned camera does help).
I'm just about to collect my own Suzuki Ignis today.
I saw it in the dealership, test drove it and just fell in love with it.
I'm so excited for owning one of these little mini Canyanero's
How are you getting on with it? Looking for a new mini 4x4 at the moment (have a Yeti atm).
@@ArtByEmilyHare Oh I absolutely love it.
Best car I've ever owned. Mind it is my first real independent purchase as my last two cars were a hand me down after I passed and then I had my mother's old car for 9 years.
It drives really smoothly and the compact size makes parking such a non-issue. Plus it's rugged enough to be on the road and more uneven terrain. I only have the front wheel drive version and it feels way more outdoorsy still.
Sorry for rambling but thought I'd say, yeah I love this car haha
@@vocalist92 Oh cool! I love a small car and always thought the ignis looked super chunky and characterful (compared to so many cars ou tthere). The high MPG is very appealing too! What's it like on long journeys though? NOt too uncomfortable and does it do ok on the motorway without straining?
@@ArtByEmilyHare I haven't broken her in on a long long journey yet. The longest journey it's been on so far, with me, is 15 miles to a location and back.
I do have plans to take it out further whenever time allows it. The whole reason I opted for a change to begin with was my 17 year old Astra started falling apart. Fresh start
@@vocalist92 well that’s a good reason! Same for us, the Skoda is starting to cost money to keep so time to say good bye to it!
Such a cool car. Has great approach & departure angles. I would love to have a 4x4 manual variant. I’d slap on some lil mud terrain tires w/ an aggressive tread and figure out a way to do a minor lift kit. The US never gets cool cars though.
Proud owner of Ignis from India 🇮🇳
A sensible review. They're a brilliant little car, a bit different to the norm and they're so easy to live with. We have a 2021 SZ-T CVT - the gearbox is actually pretty decent and it's very smooth - plus, it does just 2,000rpm at 70mph, which is better than the manual. Ours spends most of its life in town though, where its perfect! Weird how that one doesn't have a rear camera, ours does, and the collision mitigation system, and ours is a mid-spec SZ-T.
I would say you do sit a bit higher than in a Fiesta though. Ours replaced a Citroen C3, which you do sit a bit higher in, but this is higher again.
I owned ignis in Indonesia. And falling in love with this car
Great review, top man.
I liked the way you reviewed the car. I saw many car reviewers recently, I would rate you among the best.
You're too kind! Thank you 😀
Really good review. I'm running a 65 plate Subaru at the moment and it's not the cheapest car to run and maintain, plus my dealer is miles away. I nearly got an Ignis hybrid allgrip new last year but the 7 month wait put me off. I was impressed with the ride quality, the acceleration is surprising with the little electric motor, it soon zipped up the motorway slip road with no need to floor it at all. Seriously looking at one of these now, cost of fuel is a rip off in the UK and these are good solid reliable cars. I'm 53, ive had a few fast cars but I value my clean license and I don't do many miles so this would be a very good choice.
Very good review sir.
👍 Very informative & your quips whilst reviewing are good to listen too making it a very enjoyable review 😀
Aw, thanks David. Really appreciate that!
Suzuki is a favourite brand in our family! I owned a 1998 Suzuki Grand Vitara 5 door, a 2015 Suzuki S-Cross, and a 2016 Suzuki Grand Vitara 3 door. My son has owned a Suzuki Alto from new in 2012, and it's still his daily driver! He plans to drive it until it dies (if it ever does)! He'll buy another Suzuki then, whether it be a Swift, an Ignis or a Jimny. He's in Australia so all are possible. I suppose a Vitara would be possible too. And Suzuki also make great motorcycles!
I've just bought a Suzuki Ignis Auto & am smitten with it. Small but perfectly formed.
Nice complete review, I had Ignis for 4 years before I sold it off at 30,000 KM mileage, nice little car.
I had a Suzuki Ignis sz5 mild hybrid in 2017. I absolutely loved it brilliant mpg really nippy to drive.had a reverse camera. The only thing I could fault the car was the seats they were so uncomfortable.
Excellent review
I love that wee little runner! In the beginning it was, when seeing it first from the front, woah, cute and well done - and the the rear, where you though Euurgh, seems like the run out of enthusiasm 😂
Now it has grown on me, and I am planning to get one for me and my two dogs. I don’t need a flashy drop the kids at school monster tank. I want the Comfort + and 4x4 in that gorgeous red with the black roof! I am 57 now, and I probably drive it until I am 77! lol! Love the video! Greatly appreciated!
The monolithic rear door cards is an impressive piece of production efficiency.
チャンネルが大好きです。いつも笑顔になれるコンテンツを作り続けてください。
ありがとうございました。 それはとても親切です。 私は車のディックヘッドであり続けるよう努めます
I love my ignis, it's small and nimble ❤️
Nice review. I like your style!
Great Review. We're getting one!
Thanks Steven - enjoy it when it arrives!
That handbrake turn caught me off guard 😂😂😂! Great review!
That's a fun looking little rig. There's something i love about tin toy little cars. I just rented a Chevy Spark and it was great. They give you all they have
Absolutely!
@@TimRodieDrivesStuff Ignis is great car 🚗 👌
Im using the chevy spark here in Jakarta, Indonesia. The fuel economy and the torque it offers blown me away. The driving quality is much mire enjoyable than any japanese small cars. The only problem are the spare parts tho because chevrolet closes their dealers in indonesia
@@DevaraGian1998 yes that can be very difficult then! Thankfully the internet has a wealth a places to order parts from. I'm happy you are having a great experience
Have one and it’s great.
Will have mine next tuesday, getting a bit chilly on a motorcycle.
The lines on the back panels are an accent referencing the Suzuki Whizkid styling from yesteryear. The break cam assist is AEB and takes the euro cap rating of the top spec car up to 5 stars. It is a very efficient car.
In India, we get Ignis for around Rs.600K, which is roughly £6K as per GBP
Absolutely LOVE my Ignis. Automatic and it drives brilliantly. I had a Panda 4x4 but this is much nippier.
Good to hear, Patty! I've always had a thing for the Panda 4x4 but this just feels like a better version of it
I'm going to make the assumption that yours is the post facelift CVT auto?. We have a pre facelift AGS auto and while I love pretty much everything else about the car, that gearbox lets it down badly. It isn't too bad if you take manual control, but that kind of defeats the point of an auto.
That's good to hear, as I currently own a Panda (love her) and have an Ignis on order but iv been waiting for 7 months now and no sign of it yet in the country.
Great review. Must admit Eu spec Ignis is way better than the Indian spec one we get here. We just get 2wd drive unlike 4wd variant in Eu with just 2 airbags and abs from safety point of view even in top spec variant
Thanks for the comment! Yeah, that doesn't sound quite so safe as our one :(
Yup but the car fundamentally is the same in India, they have cut many of these features that was not relevant to Indian buyers, so you should understand the top spec variant in uk costs around 17000 pounds that's around 14 lakh rupees. Whereas in India the top spec is selling for 8 lakh so literally double the price and we are missing on these features. And do you think people will buy a hatchback in India at 14 lakh over a SUV
@@akshay-nr7xk yup indian buyers wont pay that much, but Maruti definitely needs to improve the build quality at least. People wont mind paying slightly more as they trust them since decades now. 40% market share which is on a decline though but still dominating.
@@PankajN1702 agree on the build part but ignis is a safer vehicle compared to other small cars from Maruti, ignis got 3 stars in crash tests not the best but better than the rest
@@PankajN1702 I'm from Indonesia. Is it semi automatic or cvt for the highest varian? It is semi automatic for highest variant here.
Good review
Very good review. I own a Maruti Suzuki Ignis (India). Nice car!
Such a quirky little car. Reminds me of a slightly tough 2CV. Love that you're into Ducatis too! Thanks for the review, am considering ...
and the SZ5 got 5 star NCAP rating as it has the safety aids that the lower spec dont, such as lane keep assist/AEB etc
I also own an Ignis (fully loaded) in India (bought 8 months back). Although it does not come with all wheel drive or Hybrid mode. Mine is not CVT but AGS i.e. Auto Gear Shift. This technology is less expensive and and is as easy to repair as manual gears. It is fun to drive and recently I took it to a hill station and it performed excellently. Not even once I did I feel the need of manual gear shift. The turning radius is awsome. The top fully loaded model is made by Suzuki India on order only, as the demand is less for this model because of its quirky design.
i got a 2001 model, 3 door, it's an incredibly fun car to drive, slow but oh so much fun as it's very nimble, on a good set of tires and lowered it's just on point.
I like that baby Jeep look. You could literally stamp Jeep on it, and it would be so convincing.
Fab review.
I've got an older 4x4 version, very good vehicle, shame the newer versions seam to be smaller in the back as my one has a very good size boot.
Still running my Mk2 Ignis into the ground. Its got a few years left. Great, underrated wee cars.
Great video. Thank you. Been thinking about a Fiat Panda cross or this for my next car 🤔👍
Panda 4x4 also brilliant 👍🏼. I'm on my third 🙂
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Thank you! (I have a bike channel too - Tim Rodie Rides Motorbikes!)
Love my ignis in new Zealand
Small, good car. My daughter drives one in Bangalore.
when will suzuki release a full on hybrid version of this, I will buy it right off the shelf!
My first car ignis its awesome
I believe that is the 2wd version as opposed to the allgrip so that is actually the maximum boot space available (267L)
Looking to replace our 12 yr old skoda yeti (had it 6 years) as it is starting to cost more to keep it going and looking at Suzuki as it looks like they have some good equivalents, this looks super dinky and I thought the Vitara might be a good equal to skoda too. I'd love that it doesn't have reversing sensors as I hate the things!
In southeast Asia, there's a dinky SUV like the ignis too, Daihatsu Rocky with a 1.2 NA, or 1L turbocharged config. Toyota loved it so much, it got rebadged 3 times for different regions, Subaru Rex, Toyota Raize and Perodua Ativa.
lucky indonesia have both, i think only indonesia who only get ignis in se asia
perfect for Bali roads
Great little cars 👍
Damn it man, can't you keep this quiet? Everyone will want one. How are we meant to keep it to a secret select group??? Wait, it does have a reversing camera... or maybe mine came with an after market one!
Cute little thing.
I have a 2023 SZT auto CVT. In typical reviewer fashion he gives his opinion on the Ignis CVT without ever having driven one. Mine is only noisy when I really put my foot down which I very rarely do. I an not a boy racer!
I see these things on the road I do think
Yeh I’d have one
Mini discovery looking car
But alas I have three boys aged from 10 to 15 so it’s a clown car as opposed to a family.
Great review Tim 👍
Thanks Mr Flicker. I agree - it's not the most practical of things
Why does the infotainment system appears slightly on the left side. ?
Kayo po ay malupet! That is "Your a bad azz" in Filipino :) Great work sir!
Thank you 😂
Good video, good car !!!.
Thanks! 👍
Might be the smallest SUV sold in the UK (alongside the Aygo X), but it definitely isn't the smallest SUV!.
Can u move screen some how ? Or os ready to be stolen?
Only thing I feel Suzuki could have added in ignis is a sunroof
Du bist echt super! Jetzt weiß ich auch, warum mir der Suzuki Ignis gefällt. Ich hab meinen Fiat Panda in der Stadt geliebt.
Hi Mr.Tim, great video thanks 😊, I am in South India Tamilnadu, I own a 2017 AMT 5speed gearbox, dual JET mpfi petrol engine IGNIS ( maruti suzuki) FWD, its a beauty and the Beast, I love to drive in hillclimbs,with lots of bends,fun FUN FUN 😀, it's peppy ,sweet reving, with Manul electric Shifter + AMT ,(creep, hill hold)Tim is lucky 😀 with 4 wheel drive IGNIS 💯👈👏👏👏👏👏👏👏💥💥💥💥💥
Ignis sold in India has the K12B vvt engine, not the dualjet k12C you find in the new baleno, swift and fronx.
yes thank you nice little car
The three slashes are from the S in suzuki logo?
I don’t know why but I have never been able to stand the ignis. Is it a hatch? Is it a 4wd? or does it just get bogged in any moderately off road scenarios?
It seems like a lot of car for the money and very practical. I like it.
My 2020 Ignis automatic has a reversing camera - I thought they were standard across the range... Have they changed the specifications over the intervening years ? Anyway I think it is a great car !!
I like the look and size of them, shame they don't have a decent quality spec option
I wish the back was squared off like the old ignis instead of the slope. It’s much more practical when you need to get stuff in it. I have a 17 year old Automatic Ignis it’s fantastic, never let me down. I would love the new one for the comfort and tech but the sloped back ruined it. Even in this review when in the back seat the guys head was almost in the rear window. Pity because it’s so lovely.
I have purchase Ignis Sigma variant on August 2022 with 1.2 litre peterol engine.
Very aggresive car to drive.
Love from India
Nice area you're driving around.
i had a 2019 Ignis SZ5 and it had a reversing camera and android auto...
Good review ! If you were to choose between swift and ignis, which one would you choose ? I am about to order a suzuki but I can not decide which one.
I'd go Ignis - it looks like a bit of a funky retro car, the Swift looks like it's trying to be modern but just feels dated...
Everybody really likes it!
I was eyeing for a Jimny but this model is hard to find in where I live and will be living. I checked Ignis out and I think this is the one (or Sports Swift haha) I like Suzuki for some reason.
A chip tuning review on a Suzuki Ignis please!
This ignis model is available in which country?
Weird you dont get a reverse camera. I have the mid spec one and it has one.
Does the ignis have a speed limiter function?
hi i am from india the car which suzuki is selling in india has kerb weight around 850kg... can u tell me what is the kerb weight of car over there?
When I test-drove the Sz-3 (non hybrid) I was disappointed with the non-adjustable-height on the seat (bonnet a bit too high up for full vision for me) plus driving up hills felt as sluggish as my 1.0 Aygo does. I liked other things about it though but those 2 things put me off buying.
I’ve got an Ignis, it’s a great small car with lots of space. But, I’ve got a reversing camera, not sure where it’s gone on the new ones. But it’s doesn’t have CarPlay. My car has a slightly nicer two tone black and pale beige interior which is a bit nicer than this piece of coal
I own this in India & its quite peppy due small in size. Drive Zeta MT non Hybrid. I get around 17km per Lt.
I got my Ignis Car 6 Months in India. Very Compact in Dimensions, well suited for driving in City. Helps get you around even in a Congested Traffic. But, equally well suited for HighWay as well.
Only Con is Steering is Light and well suited for City and felt feedback is missing while Driving in Highways over 100 plus Kmph. Again, I am talking about my Experience in Indian Variant. Not sure about Australia or UK.
In my experience, I feel it's a Allround Car. I am happy to have chosen this Car.
In india, you wanna go to a early grave, you buy a suzuki
@@ashuroking007 Looks like you don't know anything about Cars and Car Safety. Ignis is Global NCAP 3 Star Rated Car. Brezza, SCross are built on Global Platform are Global NCAP 4 and 5 Star Rated Cars. Am sure Grand Vitara will be 5 Star Rated car.
Setting that NCAP Rating Aside, Cars are not Battle Tanks. You still need to Drive Safely, Sensibly and Responsibly. If you drive 100 plus Kmph recklessly you are doing your Coffin, 5 Star rating doesn't matter. Thosands of People still die in a 5 Star Rated Car. Recently, Cyrus Mistry including his Driver died in 5 Star Rated Car in an Accident. Yes his Driver had worn Seat Belt. Accidents do occur and Survival is based on Pure Luck than mere Safety features.
There are several factors that lead to Car Accidents and Car Crash. Know the Car Condition & it's Dynamic, Road Conditions, Climate Conditions and Drive the Car Accordingly. You even need to Anticipate what Driver in Vehicle Ahead of you is going to do Apart from his Signals.
So, Always Drive Safely, Sensibly and Responsibly.
Thats a sensible reply. Now a days it has become a trend to demean buying maruti cars. That too from fan boys of 3 cylinder weird sounding Tata cars.
The fanboys miss 2 aspects
1. The ncap tests are conducted at 60 kmph not at 100s
2. When you buy a car, reliable engine is Paramount, rest all are desirablw features.
@@nareshbabukunche3941 Absolutely, Refinement Level of 4 Cylinder cannot be unmatched. Maruti Suzuki Engine is a gem of an Engine, very smooth, responsive, well refined & fuel efficient. One of the best if not the Best.
Ford's 3 Cylinder Petrol Engine is surprisingly well refined. I guess Tata missed an opportunity to use it. It would have been beneficial for both Tata and Ford & its Employees as well.
I have one and its shockers with make your bumps red.
Είσαι σπουδαίος! (You're great, in 🇬🇷)
I too own a ignis in India an I love it but I wish we had that colour .
🗣What Size Are Your Feet Buddy, For Your 6'"3 Height? And Do You Have Ample Room For Your Feet In The Drivewell?? A SUPER Honest Review, And Such A Great Wee Car!! Love The Jeep Style Front Grill Too!!