19-05-2018:
Report of repeated failures of Pioneer satnav unit fitted in the dash of a 2017 Suzuki Ignis. Would freeze or simply not turn on. Dealer replaced it with a secondhand Pioneer unit under warranty. This unit lasted about two months and now works intermittently. Again the dealer went back to Suzuki and again Suzuki is going to supply another "used" Pioneer unit. But new Ignis models are now coming through with Bosch satnavs.
18-12-2018:
Report that 2017 Suzuki Ignis juddered from the front when starting from cold since new. Dealer apparently stripped it down but eventually agreed to a swap to a Swift with a 6-speed torque converter auto.
07-01-2019:
High rate of tyre wear reported on Bridgestone Ecopia 175/60 R16 82H on 2017 Suzuki Ignis SZ-T Dualjet at 10,500 miles. Only 3mm left on the fronts and 4mm on the rears. Car did have its suspension stiffened by the Suzuki dealer to prevent it bottoming out when fully laden.
12-02-2019:
Complaint of problems with AGS automated manual transmission in 2018 Suzuki Ignis, now at 4000 miles. "The car is now in the dealer probably having a new fly wheel fitted, and the dealer, (having previously advised 'Suzuki know of the issue and is considering either a recall or a in service solution',) warned me yesterday having "asked permission" to drop the gearbox out, that, should the damage be found to be due to bad driving we'll be expected to pay."
15-06-2019:
Report of failure of clutch of late 2018 Suzuki Ignis at 4,000 miles. £600 to replace.
31-12-2019:
Report of impending failure of clutch on March 2019 Suzuki Ignis SZ3 after 10,000 miles. Symptom is sluggish response and over-revving after upward gearchanges. We suggested if this particular clutch has a concentric slave cylinder it is possible that fluid has leaked onto the clutch plates. It is also possible that the engine crankshaft end seal or the gearbox main shaft end seal have leaked oil onto the clutch.
19-04-2021:
2017 Suzuki Ignis fails its first MoT. Front coil springs broken and they would require replacement. Both springs have broken in the same place at the top of the springs. Car has 24,000 miles on the clock and the owner quoted £353 for new front coil springs. Suzuki Technical has offered just under £100 as a contribution towards this cost with nothing from the dealer.
16-09-2021:
Report of coil spring failure on 2017 Suzuki Ignis 1.2 mild hybrid AWD.
12-10-2021:
Report of DCBS safety camera system failure on 2017 Ignis. Owner quoted £2892 for repair by the dealer. Suzuki UK is not willing to contribute towards the cost of the fix but the dealer has offered a 10 per cent discount that will leave the owner with a considerable repair bill of £2603.
September 2016
Suzuki Ignis launched
The new Ignis offers a lineup of 14 colour patterns, including three new body colours and the two-tone offerings. Two accent colours available for the interior match the body colours and enable drivers to choose the new Ignis that best suits their individual tastes.
Adopting Suzuki’s new-generation platform minimised the size of the engine room while maximising the space available for cabin occupants and luggage. Within its compact body size, Ignis features a roomy and comfortable cabin with space between occupants, ample headroom and legroom contributing to its relaxing environment.
Another feature is large-capacity luggage space of 267 litres, (227 litres for the ALLGRIP model). It also adopts sliding rear seat functionality that, combined with the ability to fold down the rear seatbacks, makes it possible to accommodate a wide variety of luggage. The Ignis is 3693mm long.
The cabin features extremely convenient storage space. In addition to the two-section glove box design, there are bottle holders in the centre and rear consoles as well as in the front and rear doors. The overall design goal was to maximise the ease of everyday use.
With a tall 180mm of minimum ground clearance, the Ignis enhances driving performance on rough roads, while also enabling a seat position that provides clear visibility and makes driving easier. The tall seat position also contributes to the ease of entering and exiting the cabin.
A 1.2 Dualjet petrol engine that delivers both powerful performance and excellent fuel economy powers the Ignis. This combines with the SHVS (Smart Hybrid Vehicle by Suzuki) mild hybrid system to realise even greater fuel efficiency.
SHVS (Smart Hybrid Vehicle by Suzuki) is a lightweight, compact mild hybrid system that uses an ISG (Integrated Starter Generator) with an integrated power generator and electric motor, and a lithium-ion battery pack. It is an optimum system for use in a compact car that leverages the electric motor’s torque assist and the system’s efficient power regeneration to realise better fuel economy.
Five-speed manual transmission: The adoption of a convergent locating system increases the sense of suction when shifting for lighter and better feeling shift action.
Five-speed AGS (Auto Gear Shift) transmission: Based on the five-speed manual transmission, Suzuki’s own automated manual transmission automatically performs the clutch and shift operations for the driver.
The Ignis adopts Suzuki’s ALLGRIP AUTO viscous coupling four-wheel drive system. By automatically distributing drive torque to the front and rear wheels when it detects the front wheel losing its grip of the road, the system achieves fuel economy while maximising performance. ALLGRIP AUTO gives the driver peace of mind in everyday driving, especially when driving on slippery roads or snowy surfaces.
The suspension was newly designed to best match the new-generation platform. In addition to a lighter and stronger suspension, the suspension mounts, which are an important aspect of driving performance, have also been designed for increased rigidity.
December 2017
Suzuki announced pricing and equipment for Ignis
Standard equipment for all Ignis models in the range is comprehensive and the SZ3 model includes six airbags, air conditioning, DAB radio with Bluetooth, 15-inch wheels, body coloured door mirrors, front electric windows and five seat capacity.
SZ-T adds satellite navigation, rear view camera, 16-inch alloy wheels, roof rails, wheel arch extensions and four seat capacity with individually sliding rear seats. SZ5 adds auto air conditioning, Dual Camera Brake Support, keyless entry and start, rear electric windows, LED Headlghts with DRL and front foglamps.
IGNIS is available in one solid colour, five optional metallic colours and five two tone colours whereby the roof colour on all is Super Pearl Black Metallic.
Model |
Transmission Type |
CO 2 Emissions |
OTR Price |
Metallic Paint
|
Dual-tone Paint |
VED Band |
VED 1st Year |
1.2 Dualjet SZ3 |
5-speed manual |
104 g/km |
£9,999 |
£465 |
£650 |
B |
£0 |
1.2 Dualjet SZ-T |
5-speed manual |
104 g/km |
£11,499 |
£465 |
£650 |
B |
£0 |
1.2 Dualjet SZ-T AGS |
5-speed automated manual |
104 g/km |
£12,299 |
£465 |
£650 |
B |
£0 |
1.2 Dualjet SHVS SZ5 |
5-speed manual |
97 g/km |
£12,999 |
£465 |
£650 |
A |
£0 |
1.2 Dualjet SZ5 AGS |
5-speed automated manual |
104 g/km |
£13,799 |
£465 |
£650 |
B |
£0 |
1.2 Dualjet SHVS SZ5 ALLGRIP |
5-speed manual 4x4 |
106 g/km |
£13,999 |
£465 |
£650 |
B |
£0 |
Available on the SZ5 manual model, the SHVS mild hybrid is a compact and lightweight unit that incorporates an Integrated Starter Generator (known as ISG) which acts as both a generator and starter motor, the ISG is belt driven and assists the engine during vehicle take off and acceleration and also generates electricity through regenerative braking.
The SHVS system only uses its conventional engine starter motor when first started from cold, under all other conditions it uses the ISG unit to allow smooth and quiet engine restarts.
The energy assistance provided during acceleration enables the SHVS to be known as a mild hybrid system which is ideally suited to a compact car and adds just 6.2kg to the overall weight. In the new Ignis the SHVS system helps Suzuki reach a top class CO2 emissions figure of 97g/km plus achieve a fuel consumption figure of 65.7mpg on the EC combined cycle for the 2WD model.
The new Ignis adopts Suzuki’s ALLGRIP ‘AUTO’ four-wheel drive system and is available on the SZ5 model. First introduced in Swift, this is a well proven and simple fully automatic and permanent four-wheel drive layout which transfers additional torque to the rear wheels when required via a viscous coupling.
Enhancements to the ALLGRIP system include Hill Descent Control and Grip Control. Grip Control activates on slippery surfaces at speeds of less than 18mph. Once switched on by the driver, it focuses torque on the driven wheels that have grip and will quickly apply braking to the wheel that is spinning.
The IGNIS adopts Suzuki‘s Total Effective Control Technology (TECT) concept that provides a high level of collision safety. Some of the features include collapsible structures that absorb impact energy in the event of a collision, a frame structure that effectively disperses impact energy, and rigid cabin structure.
As an additional safety feature on the SZ5 model, Dual Camera Brake Support (DCBS) is fitted which utilises stereo cameras located on each side of the drivers interior rear view mirror. These function in a similar way to the human eye and detect lane markings as well as objects ahead (including pedestrians) and also their distance away. This new feature has enabled the IGNIS SZ5 to be awarded Five Stars in the latest NCAP tests.
The SZ3 model has a fixed rear seat and the luggage area has a capacity of 267 litres (VDA) with the rear seat in its upright position. On SZ-T and SZ5 models the two individual rear seats can slide 165mm to provide either greater luggage capacity or more rear passenger leg room; additionally, the seat backrests have a two position recline function. The luggage capacity increases to 514 litres with both rear seats folded and can be as high as 1,100 litres if fully loaded to the roof line.
January 2018
Suzuki Ignis Adventure launched
The Ignis Adventure is based on the SZ-T and adds a selection of the most popular and distinctive personalisation options available. SZ-T standard specification includes rear view camera, 16-inch alloy wheels, roof rails and individually sliding rear seats and Adventure adds a further specification of rear spoiler, side mouldings, front and rear skid plates, coloured front grille centre bar, side decal set and colour keyed front fog lamp bezels.
The added value of these personalisation options is £1900 and with Adventure priced at £13,999 it represents a premium of just £1000 over the SZ-T. A limited number of Adventure models are being produced and four colours are available which are Fervent Red (Solid paint) and Boost Blue Pearl, Pure White Pearl and Super Black Pearl as optional metallic colours at £465.
March 2020
Facelifted Suzuki Ignis revealed
Updates include a revised front grille and bumper, new interior colours and a bigger 10Ah battery for mild-hybrid models as well as the option of a CVT automatic gearbox. UK prices and specifications will be announced ahead of the car going on sale in April.