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Is Suzuki s Ignis the best bargain runabout? CarsGuide 3 hrs ago Byron Mathioudakis
Welcome to one of the world’s tiniest SUVs, as well as amongst Australia’s cheapest – Suzuki’s diminutive Ignis.
There’s an Aussie connection. Holden designer Peter Hughes styled the original YG Cruze based on the first (FH) Ignis of 2000, with both models sharing most components underneath; but the latter was not well received, prompting Suzuki to change tack for its reborn Swift replacement of 2004. Yet the name and concept were revived 11 years later (without GMH) for the retro-themed high-riding hatch/crossover you see here today.
The point? This quick history lesson serves to remind us how similar both Ignis generations are, as well as how devoted Suzuki is in its pursuit of owning the light SUV space.
The Suzuki Ignis compact SUV and the V-Strom have interesting similarities. They both have a striking design; engine size differs by a few cubic centimetres, and both costs almost the same while sitting at the affordable side of their individual segments.