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Suzuki Ignis

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Suzuki Ignis

(2016 - present)

    Summary


    The Suzuki Ignis is a small city car-sized crossover model. It shares its name with a Suzuki model from the last decade, but the current model is an all-new vehicle that was released in late 2016.

    Being a slightly more rugged version of a city car with optional four-wheel drive, the Ignis doesn’t have many direct rivals. However, many conventional city cars would do a similar job for most buyers.

    The Suzuki Ignis has received mostly positive reviews from the UK motoring media, including several awards. However, it has also received a “Don’t Buy” recommendation from Which? magazine due to its relatively poor three-star safety rating.

    The Ignis has received particular praise for its quirky and distinctive styling, competitive pricing and general practicality for a city car. On the other hand, it has been criticised for poor driving dynamics and cheap interior materials compared to other similarly-priced vehicles.

    In its 2021 owners’ survey, What Car? rated the Suzuki Ignis as equal-worst (alongside the Dacia Sandero) in its list of the most reliable small cars.

    As of July 2023, the Ignis has an Expert Rating of 60%, based on 21 published UK reviews.

    Key specifications


    Body style: Small five-door crossover
    Engines: petrol with mild hybrid assistance
    Price: From £17,349 on-road

    Launched: Winter 2016/17
    Last updated: Summer 2019
    Replacement due: TBA


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    Safety rating


    Independent crash test and safety ratings from Euro NCAP

    Overall score: 3 stars
    Date tested: November 2016
    Read the full Euro NCAP review

    Adult protection: 79%
    Child protection: 79%
    Vulnerable road users: 67%
    Safety assist: 25%

    Eco rating


    Independent economy and emissions ratings from Green NCAP

    No eco rating

    As of July 2023, the Suzuki Ignis has not been lab tested by Green NCAP.

    Reliability rating

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    No reliability rating

    As of July 2023, we don’t have enough reliability data on the Suzuki Ignis to generate a reliability rating.

    The Car Expert’s reliability information is provided exclusively to us using extended warranty data from our partner, MotorEasy. As soon as MotorEasy has sufficient data on the Ignis, we’ll publish the score here.

    Running cost rating

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    Monthly cost of ownership data provided exclusively for The Car Expert by Clear Vehicle Data

    Fuel consumptionAverageScoreVariationScore
    Petrol models54 mpgB52 – 58 mpgB – B
    CO₂ outputAverageScoreVariationScore
    Petrol models118 g/kmA110 – 122 g/kmA – A
    Insurance groupAverageScoreVariationScore
    All models18A15 – 21A – A
    Service and maintenanceCostScore
    Year 1£139A
    Year 2£425A
    Year 3£661A
    Year 4£857A
    Year 5£1,242A
    Overall£3,324A

    The Suzuki Ignis is an exceptionally cheap car to run and own, according to data provided exclusively to The Car Expert by our commercial partner, Clear Vehicle Data.

    Fuel consumption is very good for the petrol models (B) and even better for the diesel models (A). Road tax (which is based on CO2 results), insurance and scheduled servicing costs should all be very good as well (scores of A all round).

    You’ll struggle to find a car that’s significantly cheaper to run than the Suzuki Ignis, whichever version you choose.

    Awards


    Trophies, prizes and awards that the Suzuki Ignis has received

    2022

    • What Car? Awards – Best Small SUV for Value

    2021

    • What Car? Awards – True MPG Award (Best for Motorway Driving)

    2019

    • Honest John Awards – Best City Car
    • What Car? Awards – Best Small SUV under £15,000

    2018

    • What Car? Awards – True MPG Award

    2017

    • Scottish Car of the Year Awards – Compact Car of the Year
    • Northern Group of Motoring Writers – Car of the Year

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    The Suzuki Ignis has received mostly positive media reviews. However, it was also rated "Don't Buy" by Which? due to its poor three-star safety rating.Suzuki Ignis