Suzuki Ignis

Suzuki Ignis
Production period:	2000–2007, since 2016
Class :	SUV
Body versions :	Station wagon
Previous model:	Suzuki Swift
Successor:	Suzuki SX4 (2007-2016)

The Suzuki Ignis (in Japan also Suzuki Swift SE-Z ) is a passenger car model from the Japanese car manufacturer Suzuki , which was initially built in two generations from autumn 2000 to the end of 2007, and in the third generation since 2016. The Ignis is a small one Sport utility vehicle that was available with either front or all-wheel drive . The second generation was developed in cooperation with Subaru and Holden , which is why the Ignis was also offered with slight changes as Subaru G3X Justy and in Australia as Holden Cruze . From 2001 to 2006, the Ignis was also marketed in Japan as the Chevrolet Cruze .

First generation

1st generation (FH)
Suzuki Ignis three-door (2000-2003)
Production period:	2000-2003
Body versions :	Station wagon
Engines:	Petrol engines : 1.3–1.5 liters (62.5–83 kW)
Length:	3615 mm
Width:	1595 mm
Height:	1540-1585 mm
Wheelbase :	2360 mm
Empty weight :	955 kg

The first generation of the Ignis (type FJ / GH-HT51S) was sold from 2000 to 2003 with a hatchback and three or five doors. The three-door was available parallel to the new model as Ignis Sport / Type HT81S with 109 PS (80 kW).

Suzuki Ignis three-door (2000-2003)
Suzuki Swift SE-Z five-door (2000-2004)

Ignis sport

In 2003, Suzuki introduced the Ignis Sport, which is based on the series three-door model. The performance model bears the "Ignis Sport" emblem (in Japan Swift Sport / HT81S) and has the same 1.5 liter engine as the Ignis that was built in series. The engine was offered on the European market with 80 kW (110 hp), in Japan and Great Britain with 85 kW (116 hp).

Suzuki Ignis Sport Model HT81S

The sport is equipped differently, including a BodyKit, rear spoiler, a chassis with a 5 cm lower body and harder springs, a shorter gearbox, sports exhaust, white 15-inch aluminum wheels from the manufacturer Enkei and Recaro sports seats. The steering wheel and gear knob are covered in leather, the fittings have white dials with blue LED lighting and carbon elements. The Ignis Sport was built in Japan until 2005 and was available in the following colors: red, blue, silver, black and yellow. The only options available were metal pedals, air conditioning, rear speakers and a front grille without an emblem. In Switzerland Ignis Sport was also offered as ZR2; it had a compressor and 17-inch aluminum wheels as standard. It developed 150 hp (110 kW).

The Suzuki Ignis drove heavily modified in the Super 1600 class in rally sport. This had 213 PS (157 kW), a sequential six-speed gearbox, weighed 1000 kg and took 4.5 seconds from 0 to 100 km / h. Heavily modified series Ignis are still part of the Group N rally.

The Suzuki Ignis Sport is played in the games Kaidō Racer and Kaidō Racer 2 for the PlayStation 2 . In these games he appears under his Japanese name "Swift".

Technical specifications

Suzuki Ignis Sport:	1.5 i 16V (2003-2005)
Technical data of the Suzuki Ignis
Motor (M15 / A)	4-cylinder in-line engine (four-stroke)
Displacement	1490 cc
Bore × stroke	78 mm
Power at 1 / min	80 kW (109 PS) at 6500
Max. Torque at 1 / min	140 Nm at 4000
Valve control	two overhead camshafts, VVT variable camshaft timing, timing chain
Top speed	185 km / h
0-100 km / h	8.9 s
cooling	Water cooling
transmission	5 speed transmission
Front suspension	MacPherson struts, wishbones, stabilizer
Rear suspension	Rigid axle, coil springs, stabilizer
Brakes	Front disc brakes (Ø 257 mm), rear disc brakes (Ø 245 mm), ABS
body	Sheet steel, self-supporting
Front track	1420 mm
Rear track	1405 mm
wheelbase	2360 mm
length	3620 mm
width	1650 mm
Empty weight	935-945 kg
Ground clearance	160 mm
Consumption liters (city traffic / long-distance travel / combined) / 100 kilometers)	(9.0 \| 5.8 \| 6.9) Great
Price (€)	14,990 (2003)

Second generation

2nd generation (MH)
Suzuki Ignis (2003-2007)
Production period:	2003-2007
Body versions :	Station wagon
Engines:	Otto engines : 1.3–1.5 liters (69–73 kW) Diesel engines : 1.3 liters (51 kW)
Length:	3770 mm
Width:	1605 mm
Height:	1565 mm
Wheelbase :	2360 mm
Empty weight :	1030-1085 kg

The Ignis of the second generation (type MHX) built in cooperation with Subaru and Holden was not completely redeveloped, but was the result of a very extensive model upgrade . The entire front section with the fenders, headlights, grille and bumpers has been redesigned. The third side window was optically enlarged by a black panel and formed a unit with the higher rear lights and the unchanged rear window. In addition to the rear fog light, the new rear apron now also contained a reversing light. There were new colors for the body and the interior was upgraded; In addition, a diesel engine with 70 hp (51 kW) from Fiat / GM was available for the revised Ignis . The version with three doors was removed from the range as part of the revision.

The successor model Suzuki SX4 was produced in parallel to the Ignis since mid-2006 , so that the Ignis was discontinued at the end of 2007.

Rear view of the Ignis
Chevrolet Cruze
(2001-2006)
Subaru G3X Justy

Third generation

3rd generation (MF)
Suzuki Ignis (2016-2020)
Production period:	since 2016
Body versions :	Station wagon
Engines:	Petrol engines : 1.2 liters (61–66 kW)
Length:	3700 mm
Width:	1660 mm
Height:	1595 mm
Wheelbase :	2435 mm
Empty weight :	885-985 kg

Stars in the Euro NCAP - Crash Test in the basic configuration

Stars in the Euro NCAP - Crash test with the safety package

In March 2015, Suzuki presented the all-wheel drive concept car Suzuki iM-4 at the Geneva Motor Show . In October of the same year, the production version as the third version of the Ignis was presented at the Tokyo Motor Show . Sales in Japan started in 2016, in Europe the vehicle has been available since January 14, 2017. The series version is also available with front-wheel drive .

At the start of sales, the four-seater was initially available as an intro edition at prices starting at 14,210 euros.

In early 2020, Suzuki presented a revised version of the Ignis.

Rear view of the Ignis
Ignis Trail Concept

safety

In 2016, the Suzuki Ignis was tested for vehicle safety by Euro NCAP . In the basic version, the Ignis received three out of five possible stars. However, since a safety package is available for the model, the Ignis was also tested with the safety package. In this test, it received five stars out of five.

Technical specifications

Parameters	1.2 hybrid	1.2 ALLGRIP	1.2		1.2 SHVS		1.2 ALLGRIP
Construction period	since 04/2020		01/2017-08 / 2018	09 / 2018–03 / 2020	01/2017-08 / 2018	09 / 2018–03 / 2020	01/2017-08 / 2018	09 / 2018–03 / 2020
Engine characteristics
Engine type	R4 petrol engine
Displacement	1197 cc		1242 cc
Max. power	61 kW (83 PS) at 6000 rpm		66 kW (90 PS) at 6000 rpm
Max. Torque	107 Nm at 2800 rpm		120 Nm at 4400 rpm
Power transmission
Drive, as standard	Front wheel drive	permanent all-wheel drive	Front wheel drive				permanent all-wheel drive
Gearbox, as standard	5-speed manual transmission
Gearbox, optional	( Stepless gear )	-	(automated 5-speed manual transmission)		-
Readings
Empty weight	935 kg (965 kg)	985 kg	885 kg (905 kg)		910 kg		945 kg
Tank capacity	32 l	30 l	32 l				30 l
Top speed	170 km / h	165 km / h	170 km / h				165 km / h
Acceleration, 0-100 km / h			12.2 s		11.8 s		11.9 s
Fuel consumption over 100 km (combined)	3.9 l super (4.3 l super)	4.2 l super	4.6 l super	4.7 l super (4.8 l super)	4.3 l super		5.0 l super	5.2 l super
CO ₂ emissions (combined)	89 g / km (97 g / km)	95 g / km	104 g / km	107 g / km (109 g / km)	97 g / km	98 g / km	114 g / km	118 g / km
Emission standard according to EU classification	Euro 6d		Euro 6	Euro 6d-TEMP	Euro 6	Euro 6d-TEMP	Euro 6	Euro 6d-TEMP

Registration numbers

In 2016, 323 third-generation Ignis - 231 of them with all-wheel drive - were newly registered in Germany. In the following year there were 7,410 vehicles - 2,776 of them with all-wheel drive. Only 117 models were made up of the mild hybrid variant SHVS in 2017 . In 2018, out of a total of 9,277 Ignis, 2,779 had all-wheel drive. 158 were accounted for by the mild hybrid. In 2019, out of 8,554 Ignis, 2,774 had all-wheel drive. 897 had the mild hybrid.