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2023 Suzuki Ignis review
The Suzuki Ignis is still Australia's cheapest SUV despite price rises. But does it make sense in up-spec GLX guise?
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William Stopford
Suzuki Ignis vs Hyundai Venue Comparison
Suzuki Ignis
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Based on the Suzuki Ignis GLX
Based on the Hyundai Venue ELITE (BLACK) SUNROOF
Best suitable for...
City driving
Driving the familyFuel Efficiency
32L
150 to 157 km
45L
315 to 324 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$21,490 - $25,990
$21,440 - $29,250
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CarExpert's Take
William Stopford
News Editor
William Stopford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Maximum cabin space, minimal footprint
- Funky styling
- Willing, thrifty powertrain
Misses
- Price has climbed considerably
- No active safety tech or ANCAP rating
- Service pricing on the higher side
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- More practical than most rivals
- Still good value
- Warranty and servicing promise
Misses
- Heavy steering during low speed moves
- Far from a safety standard-setter
- Annoying transmission at higher speeds
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Premium Paint (+$690)
- Two-tone Paint (+$1,190)
- Mica Paint (+$595)
- Metallic Paint (+$595)
Colours Available
he 2023 Suzuki Ignis is available in the following exterior paint colours:
- Pure White Pearl
- Burning Red Metallic
- Mineral Grey Metallic
- Super Black Pearl (excludes Shadow)
- Ivory Pearl Metallic
- Khaki Pearl Metallic
All paint colours besides Pure White Pearl costs an additional $595.
The 2023 Hyundai Venue is available in the following exterior finishes:
- Atlas White
- Abyss Black
- Shimmering Silver
- Cosmic Grey
- Fiery Red
- Intense Blue
- The Denim
All bar Atlas White cost an extra $595.
All models have a black interior as standard, though the Elite can be specified with a Denim interior colourway. This is only available on vehicles finished in Shimmering Silver or The Denim.
The Elite can be had with a two-tone exterior treatment, with a contrast colour for the roof, mirror caps and side garnishes, however this deletes the sunroof.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| MULTI POINT F/INJ | MULTI POINT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1242 | 1591 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.2L | 1.6L | |
| Induction | ||
| INLINE 4 | INLINE 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 66kW | 90kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6000 | 6300 | |
| Torque | ||
| 120Nm | 151Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 4400 | 4850 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 12.5 | 10.5 | |
