7.3
2023 Suzuki Ignis review
The Suzuki Ignis is still Australia's cheapest SUV despite price rises. But does it make sense in up-spec GLX guise?
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William Stopford
2022 Suzuki Ignis vs 2024 Renault Arkana Comparison
Suzuki Ignis
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CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv small category, between scores of 7.2 and 8.5.
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7.3
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Based on the Suzuki Ignis GLX
Based on the Renault Arkana ESPRIT ALPINE
Best suitable for...
City driving
Driving the familyFuel Efficiency
32L
150 to 157 km
50L - 55L
295 to 330 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
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$41,000 - $45,000
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CarExpert's Take
William Stopford
News Editor
William Stopford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Maximum cabin space, minimal footprint
- Funky styling
- Willing, thrifty powertrain
Misses
- Price has climbed considerably
- No active safety tech or ANCAP rating
- Service pricing on the higher side
James Wong
Production Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Still looks sharp
- No price rises with more spec
- Impressive open road refinement
Misses
- DCT still clumsy off the line
- No hybrid option for Australia
- Back seat is a little cosy
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
NA
- Metallic Paint (+$750)
Colours Available
Solid White is standard on all bar the R.S. Line, with the following finishes a $750 option:
- Universal White
- Zanzibar Blue
- Metallic Black
- Metallic Grey
- Flame Red
- Valencia Orange (R.S. Line only)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| MULTI POINT F/INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1242 | 1333 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.2L | 1.3L | |
| Induction | ||
| INLINE 4 | TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM, VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 66kW | 115kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6000 | 5500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 120Nm | 262Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 4400 | 2250 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 12.5 | - | |
