2021 Suzuki Ignis review - the perfect small SUV for the city? | What Car? 

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I have a suzuki ignis I absolutely love this car. In the 3 years I've had it I have not had any problems the car has not broken down once . Very reliable little car I love it !!!

Good day everybody , I would like to send you an experience report about my Suzuki Ignis that I bought about 3 years ago. Actually, my wife fell in love with this car. At the beginning I was a bit sketic because it is so small, but when I took a seat for the first time I was amazed at how much space you have inside. There we come to a point where I can not understand some "test drivers", the interior is as you can expect from a small car, nothing more and nothing less. In the front you sit very comfortably and in the back the space is so that 2 people can feel in good hands there. The trunk, on the other hand, is small, as is the case in a small car. The backrests can be folded 50:50 so that you can also load more luggage, and the hardware store also loses its fear if you want to buy something bulky there is of course only room for 2 people. The interior is equipped with a lot of candy lines ex works, so everyone will find what they are looking for. The plastic that is installed in the interior is of good quality and also well installed, since nothing squeaks and rattles. As for the quality, you can say that everything was clean and tidy. The instruments are all easy to read and attached so that you don't have to look for anything and all functions are self-explanatory. The motor has 90 HP and seems a bit sluggish, for my taste, but it is extremely economical. I do not write the factory information as to consumption, my car consumes an average of 6.5 to 7.5 ltr 100 km in mixed traffic on the highway, I made it to 120 km / h to northern Germany (North Sea) 4.5 ltr / 100 km . This is not a joke I once read and calculated by hand, it was right. I am not satisfied with the trailer load of a maximum permissible total weight of 1000 kg because most caravans require 1200 kg. Well, if you don't need it, you have done it yourself. It is always enough for a small trailer for transport. It is also noteworthy that the car has a hill descent aid and a reduction for somewhat difficult terrain. But I would advise against driving in difficult terrain because the ground clearance is more designed for road use, but the chassis easily copes with a bad dirt road. Of course I bought the All Grip because I think if SUV is really SUV. The maintenance costs are extremely low, the workshop works clean and keeps the promised, such as collection from the inspection. Thanks to the small wheels, you don't have to pay a monthly salary if you need new tires. A great car if you are looking for an everyday SUV. But you have to be aware that it is a small car, otherwise you will not be happy with it. Stay healthy sends many greetings from Germany Klaus-Roger Benuar

If you ever own a suzuki then in terms of general reliability, cost of maintenance and repair, fuel economy, Suzuki is among the best in its class.

I admire Suzuki's bravery in trying to design something a bit different. This little thing has so much character regardless of whether it is any good or good quality!

I rented this car when I was on holiday and surprisingly it’s actually a good car to drive and it’s big inside.

I drove one of these last week and having owned many so called premium cars I was surprised at how well this car is put together and drives (The car I drove was 2 years old and there was zero rattles or squeaks). its a fun small car, its not a hot hatch thats for sure, but for a small family car its very spacious, economical and fun to drive.

I am so proud being an owner of my ignis

A great and honest review as always. The tone is relaxed and easy to watch. I like how WhatCar reviews are more tailored towards real ownership of the cars, and not nitpicking on some random trim detail, and making a fuss out of it, like some other channels. Great job, Doug! And Rebecca too. About the Ignis: test drove one of these a while ago and found it to be surprisingly agile and nippy for a city car, and the added roominess as compared to its rivals is much welcomed.

Testers always complain about the seats not going low enough, whereas I like to sit as high as possible in a car, and I’m six feet tall. Thank god the ignis gives a commanding driving position. Actually I love the way it looks, and if it had the three cylinder turbo and the dual clutch auto I’d buy it. I hate manuals as I just can’t be bothered any more. At present I have a Vitara S auto and I love that to bits, but the same performance in a smaller package would be even better. The info system is good enough by the way, as long as the volume control is, as on mine, on the wheel. Oh, as for quality, as long as it doesn’t break its first rate as far as I’m concerned, I’ve known enough people with premium cars that go wrong and a faulty car simply is not premium. And it’s not a small SUV, it just a small car, period. I’m sick of all the SUV nonsense. As a small car that’s built high enough to give good visibility and easy access, it’s perfect. Overall, a very good review.

I love my Suzuki Ignis. I'll probably get another one next year. Only downside is the Satnav inputting is a pain and the touch screen is stubborn.

I had the previous generation Ignis. Despite the hard plastics, the interior was very hard wearing and never deteriorated or broke in any way even after 14 years. Squishy interior plastics are no indication of good build quality. Suzuki make very well engineered and rugged little cars, of which I am sure this is one.

I like hard plastics. They're often harder wearing. I have a 1998 Nissan Micra with a dash that would make most modern reviewers recoil in horror, but it's perfect after all that time. I live in France, and there are loads of examples of the sun causing damage to more "upmarket" soft touch plastics over time. Plus, I don't touch the dash....

I loved my Suzuki SX4, and was very sorry to hear that they are not selling these in the US. Hopefully, they will come back as I would consider buying this

I had ignis in indonesia since 2017 with AGS transmition....manual with computer mimic automatic. Very eficient 17 km/ L. Fast respon aceleration with mode ags manual.

I have an automatic Ignis...absolutely love it. Thus far it's reliable and has excellent fuel economy. Reversing camera is very useful....very good value and just looks so lovely !

Keep up the great reviews folks :). As a swift sport owner, I'm a bit biased for Suzuki, but I'd see this being bought by the older generation as a perfect car for having "4 wheel drive" for less than ideal road/weather conditions. Either way, nippy/practical small cars for the win. While they are at it, bring back the 4 wheel drive dihatsu's and starlet GT's as well please :D

The Ignis is a great car. I've have the top spec model in Aus (GLX) for 18 months - can't fault it. Practical, frugal, refined and zippy. Interestingly, the dual port engine is high compression (12.5:1) so 98 fuel is awesome - much better performance.

I got a Maruti Suzuki Ignis for my PRECIOUS MOTHER for it's Easy ingress and exit for Senior Citizens. July 2022 with fabulous 1.2K Series Engine in Nexa Blue Color. Called as Urban SUV!

Nice & detailed review. 👍🏼

I had a 2015 i10 for 3 years, the Ignis absolutely KILLS the i10. Easily with Ignis 55-65mpg verse 42-44mpg on i10 on my driving style. Visibility excellent on Ignis terrible on i10. I cannot think of anything on the i10 even comparable. Fair comment rear visibility I’m going to get sensors fitted for £120. Can carry 4 adults any distance in COMFORT, try that in an i10.

We own a ignis and can i just say it is one of the best cars i have drivin around town light on petrol easy to park great for long distance

I've lived with this car for 3 years(sz5 4x4), the interior easily wipes clean and still looks like new today, the body roll you mention is not so bad but you are going to get some its 160mm ground clear, the 4x4 is on demand no stopping to push buttons or move levers the traction will brake a slipping wheel hill descent works very well especially in snow, if you wander over the white line without a turn signal on the steering will vibrate and flash on the dash to warn you, collision warning works well when you get the driver who pulls away at a junction then stops, never had any problems in snow at all with standard tyres (which are a pain to find for the 16'' model) its shown 60mpg on the dash on the motorway 50ish round town and only costs me £10 per year road tax, its just hit 3 years old 31/1/20 and cost around £220 for service + mot which I don't think is that bad, you do have to rev it to get it to play but its happy to do so, the hybrid battery is under the passenger seat and is only charged when you let off the gas or ride the brake to slow down then when you pull away the alternator acts as a motor to help the engine simple but it works i'm sure the same motor restarts the engine in the start stop and not the starter motor, on the 4x4 don't think about putting a space saver in the boot its a joke and the car is not too heavy so you do get pushed around a bit from the turbulence from some trucks, 4 adults in it not too bad if you want 5 you bought the wrong car all in all a car I've enjoyed so far.

I'm assuming that your reference to 'build quality' actually means 'perceived quality of materials', rather than how well cars are built, for Suzuki and other Japanese and South Korean cars are definitely not wanting in relation to the latter.

Love the exterior of this car! I just feel like the lack of detail and design in the interior leans me more to the Hyundai i10

It's a cheap what u were expecting a G class

nice instrumental at the end there who made it?

Typical that we here in Australia don't have an AWD option. We only get 2 versions here, both of which are only $2k AUD apart in my state. Main differences between the GL and top spec GLX, are the GLX is CVT only, no manual option, keyless entry and start, automatic climate control, and dusk sensing LED headlights.

Thank you very much for sharing this honestly , many Indian auto journos do not do it

What's with the infotainment screen? The sides look ruined.

Fabulous car. I have Suzuki Ignis.

Pity this model didn't come to Oz, I would have got one as soon as it arrived.

Can you explain about this rear seat more? I'm Intrigued by the extra seat and how that works

Nice, no nonsense review

Ingis 2020. I've got a 2017 Ingis svhd. I cannot see any difference lol. I got 67mpg on a 600 mile trip mostly driving on the motorway.

I own both the Suzuki Ignis and the Suzuki Gixxer both are reliable and fun to ride

one of favourite hatchback car

Thanks for this video I was going to buy a Suzuki Ignis I thought I had decided after watching this it's back to the drawing board I think my second choice might need another look thanks for highlighting the failures with this car looks great but I like a nice drive Regards

Could this be seen as an upgrade manufacturing wise from the Wagon R?

Mini cooper founder name is Sir Alec issigonis. Is name ignis related to Issigonis? But the purpose he made mini is to create cheap small good gasoline cunsumption car. Same with my ignis. I use this ignis in indonesia petrol tipe since 2018 that use AGS matic transmition that actualy manual transmition with computer so has only two pedal. Very valueble money car with price same as the cheapest toyota or daihatsu car in indonesia we get the Nexa car branded from suzuki in india. Imported to indonesia. Very top in gasoline consumption in indonesia 17 km/ L in trafic jam, quiet car , good looking exterior and nice interior design, we get extrem Air conditioner panel, LCD monitor music player JVC. I like using AGS transmition we can use manual that can fast aceleration in city and use automatic mode in highway. In maintanance fee and oil is 1/ 3 daihatsu or toyota. Body plat ignis is so thick, more thick than the highest price Toyota car Fortuner SUV. Ground clearence is high so match with the majority bad road in my country. Before i use Daihatsu Sirion hathback low ground clearance that often body repair because road condition. Now i had driven 40.000 km since 2018.

Who touches up their car? Don't care if it has hard plastics or soft material.

What can you do to get more aggressive braking?

No one's gonna mention the massive Hoffmeister Kink?

I think I have seen you in the Autocar India video of Kwid (Delhi to Paris).

Would this be a suitable car for a 6ft person? Not sure if it’s a suv or hatchback sized car?

Hello...i am proud owner of ignis here in India.Thanks for the beautiful vdo.Could you please help me in knowing how do i order the spark plug cover plastic and also the exhaust manifold metal guard.

Dear Pal please can you help me with the cover over the exhaust manifold for my ignis in India.

Smooth driving very good car

I don't like reviews on budget vehicles because they are too critical and expect large vehicle features. This is a great car. I own a Suzuki and won't go back to any other brand due to Suzukis' affordability and reliability.

What a nice car...thanks for excellent demonstration...👍

Buying one in a few weeks ..best unique car on the market..brilliant car

i have this car really nice car

Hi, Do you know if the Hybrid Ignis will come to Mexico soon??

Very nice review. Thank you. I'm actually looking for a new car since my old subaru justy g3x got too rusty to go on without massive repairs. That car has a very similar shape. Does someone know how this ignis 4x4 compares to the good old justy g3x? I live in a snowy mountain, so 4x4 is essential for me for driving on snow and some forest roads (no real off-road). Also, I'm a bit sad that this hybrid is very very mild. I wanted something a bit electric for once. What does that mean, in fact? It's the kind that switches to combustion engine above 40 km/h? Or does the combustion engine run all the time?

They say they dont come with spare tire? Is that true?

Dear Doug need to know how can i acquire the exhaust manifold heat shield and spark plug cover bracket.Please make a video on the same as it is not available in the indian version.Pls find out the reason

People logic. Ignis price with quality of Bentley continental-GT. Duh...!

You guys are getting svhd???

I drove one a while back for a day. Loved the styling. Personally, having also driven the swift I think that's what I'd buy. Similar prices, but a more conventional design that I found more comfortable as the Ignis has an intrusive centre console that my left leg rattled against whilst driving. Yes, it does feel a bit cheap. It's also 14 grand fully equipped with niceties like automatic breaking, all wheel drive, hybrid engine and so on.

Nice, good jobs

Good 😍 I love Suzuki

Has anyone seen a review of the "automatic" (I use the inverted commas advisedly). If so please let me know. Why don't UK reviewers ever do this?

Performance reviews useful if done with a full load (use sand bags?). Suzuki Ignis had a problem with suspension, rectified only after I complained about it, new front and rear shock absorbers and different bump stops fitted.

That is the third generation Ignis, and a great design. Pity Suzuki wont bring some of their more wacky Japanese models to Europe like the Lapin and Hustler.

Always good cars Sazuki

Hey! I’ve been cross shopping the Ignis with the Jimny; how does the ignis do off-road?

Which country this ignis available This model is not available in india...🙏🙏🙏

Wish the Ignis was sold in my country.

Ignis is a great stuff,

Why are you doing a 2021 Suzuki review using a 2018 model?

I bought one and named him Enrique Ignis Iglesias

We just got a 2020 Suzuki Ignis. It is missing the engine cover underneath and you can see the road when you open the hood. Does yours have this part?

日本で売られているイグニスはMTがありません。 なので動画の中のイグニスが羨ましいです。 欲しいぐらいです。

I live in Southeast Asia and I definitely love my Ignis despite its (many, many) flaws. If I were in the UK though I'd probably stay away from it and prooobably would've bought an Up, Twingo, or Aygo!

the music at the end was hideous. Thanks!

Do steering come back to center after turning. Do we need to manually steer back to center

Is it possible to get the Ignis with a auto gear box

how many times does this guy say 'however'?

ive seen it on the road and with the special livery options it looks playfull and nice. but once you started talking about the inside... well lets just not.

Why can't I buy it in the USA?

My dad bought this car last year month of june

Ive never seen anyone adjust the steering wheel when getting in to a care 🤪

I've suzuki ignis, cute and pappy. ❤️

i've suzuki.ignis 😉

why not bring this to Phils.?

Toyota makes reliable boring car for most part Suzuki well they are reliable but what I know from the past few years is that I find Suzuki is the cute little car😂. It's not a bad thing either. Maybe I'll be using this as a daily driver just for the MPG and for the fun of having a stick shift while having great MPG or KPL (kilometers per liter)

4WD for a tiny piece of...? (you complete the sentence). Made to impress.

I think this ride is pretty cool🇺🇸👍

How come the ignis is classified as a SUV? It is a city car at best.

Having checked all sorts of reliability-/breakdown-databases on small cars, I can definitively rule out ever buying a Dacia. Doesn't matter that it's cheap or, in the case of the Duster, a class above the Ignis. Sadly, this Suzuki doesn't appear in any of the surveys yet since it hasn't been on the market that long. And its no use looking at other Suzuki models, since the Swift seems to be pretty unreliable, while the Vitara seems to be doing rather well. What I will say about the Ignis is that it seems to be holding its value pretty well for a small, simple car from a not-very-glamorous manufacturer.

How is it possible to have a ‘however’ in every sentence!

I like Suzuki but only a 32 litre tank that's tiny!!

When I see these on the road the tyres always look too skinny & the car looks fragile for want of a better word.

Windows dimension please

Sounds like you should rather be reviewing BMW's and such.

Only car reviewers touch the dashboard plastics.

Why would you need an SUV for the city??

He want phantom in 14K

Can't they get any one else to do these reviews PLEASE

this is not awd or 4wd. this is what I call sawd -somtimes all wheel drive, not always when you need but sometimes 😂😂😂 nice car tho.