Suzuki Ignis
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| Suzuki Ignis | |
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| Manufacturer | Suzuki |
| Production | 2000–present |
| Class | Subcompact crossover SUV |
| Similar | Daihatsu Terios, Volkswagen CrossPolo, Rover Streetwise |
The Suzuki Ignis is a small car manufactured by the Suzuki Motor Corporation. It was introduced in 2000 as progressive replacement for the aging Swift.
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[edit] Ignis Mk. I
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| Also called | Suzuki Kei Suzuki Swift SE-Z Chevrolet Cruze |
| Production | 2000–2004 |
| Body style | 3-door and 5-door hatchback |
| Length | 362 cm |
The Ignis was originally manufactured as a five-door hatchback, powered by a new generation of Suzuki 4-cylinder engines, the M family. This family featured DOHC, four valves per cylinder and variable valve timing. Displacement ranged from 1.3 to 1.5 L, and power going from 89 to 110 PS JIS (65 to 81 kW). Only the 1.3 L, detuned to 83 PS (61 kW) was available in export markets. The standard transmission is the usual 5-speed manual, with a 4-speed automatic gearbox. The vehicle is available with either front or four-wheel drive, although the 4WD/auto combination was limited to the Japanese market, as it was incompatible with European emissions regulations.
The Suzuki Ignis is now sold in Japan as the Swift SE-Z, as well as the badge-engineered Chevrolet Cruze. This commercial designation is used in most of South Asia, while in Australia the car sold by General Motors as the Holden Cruze, only with the 1.5 L and standard 4WD. In Europe, due to an agreement with Subaru, the car was also sold as the Subaru Justy, as happened previously with the Swift. Like the Holden version, the Justy is available with standard 4WD only.
[edit] Ignis Sport
A shorter three-door version, with redesigned bumpers, was introduced in 2000, named Swift Sport in Japan and Ignis Sport in Europe. The Ignis Sport used the same 1.5 L as the regular Ignis, but with power increased to 115 PS (85 kW). The engine was slightly detuned for the European market, to 109 PS (80 kW). The car featured a number of modifications, including lowered chassis, firmer suspension, close ratio gear box and tuned exhaust. Recaro sport seats are included in the cabin, as well as metallic pedals, white instrument cluster and carbon effect panels to increase its sporty appeal. The Ignis Sport went out of production in 2005.
[edit] Ignis Mk. II
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| Also called | Holden Cruze |
| Production | 2003-present |
| Body style | 5-door hatchback |
| Length | 377 cm |
| Related | Subaru Justy |
In 2004, Suzuki Europe introduced the second generation of the Ignis. This version is manufactured by Suzuki's Hungarian plant Magyar Suzuki specifically for the European market, and is not available in Japan. The Ignis Mk. II was enlarged by 15 cm (6 in) in length, to improve interior room and luggage space. It was also restyled, adopting a crossover look between a tall hatchback and an SUV, and the three-door body was dropped. The 1.3 L is now more powerful, 92 PS (68 kW), while the 1.5 L was detuned to 99 PS (73 kW). 4WD is only available on the bigger engine. In 2005, a Diesel version became available, powered by Fiat's Multijet engine.
Chevrolet and Holden badged models retain the previous Ignis' dimensions, look and powerplants, but the European Subaru Justy is now built on the new model's platform.
