We NEED more cars like this: Suzuki Ignis review

The Suzuki Ignis makes a whole lot of sense in 2023. Let us explain.

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The Suzuki Ignis is one of the quirkiest cars on sale today. It combines the Japanese company's small-car expertise and 4x4 know-how into one package. While the name is a blast from Suzuki's past (most notably on the rally-inspired Ignis Sport), the current Ignis is a car that trades on its style, as it really stands out from the crowd.

Supposedly inspired by the Whizzkid coupe of the late 1970s, the main talking point is the raked rear windscreen and the design of the C-pillars. Combine this with the chunky wheelarches and distinctive front end, and there really isn't any other car on the road that looks like the Ignis.

At a time where living costs are rising and cars are becoming more expensive with each generation, the Ignis is a genuine breath of fresh air - it offers everything a city car should at a reasonable price, and it's a shame that few other manufacturers are building such affordable machines in 2023.

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[fast_eddie]

Can you imagine what someone looking back on our driving habits would say 50 years from now... 'what, they used to take a 50k, . two tonne suv that did 20mpg, 1 mile to drop off a kid at school, then go and pick them up again 6 hours later'
The world has gone mad. Well done on showcasing smaller cars!

[theunscriptedcouple]

Have been using it for 3 years now. This car is nothing but a little sweet package of surprise! Never disappointed me. A delight to drive it.

[MidLoafCrisis]

Here's the thing about these cars...
Everyone who buys them, LOVES them

[maverick]

Having previously worked in the car trade (over 10 years) selling nearly new cars and drove pretty much every car on the road under £70k, I don't think any other car has put a smile on my face quite like the Ignis.

[Janitcka]

Used one for about 3 months, easy to drive, cheap tax and easy maintenance, relieable, fuel efficient as well, Absolutely Loved It !

[tchandar]

Using this in India from 2018, 47000 km, still the engine js so smooth. Using the automatic variant. This is no nonsense car. Great buy for me. ❤

[robsmall]

Our roads are small. Car park spaces are tiny. On street parking difficult to find. A lot of us spend our drives in cars alone. So what to we do ? Force everyone to purchase an SUV ( by deliberately discontinuing alternatives ) to push through the electric agenda. There were loads of cars like these just a few years ago. Affordable transport for new drivers, people on a budget or people who just wanted a simple car. Well done greed. You've got the world you wanted through the green con.

[Rapscallion]

They're actually pretty charming vehicles. I've driven them as they're like an original mini or fiat 500. They're just cheerful to drive. And you feel very socially responsible, too.

If everyone drove a car like this, the roads would be emptier, traffic jams shorter and the air clearer.

[dashcam]

This should be the way forward for cars in the UK.. everything you need in KEI CAR size . At last, a sensible choice .

[anthonystevens]

A former work colleague has one of these and is very happy with it. OK it's about the size of a shoe on the outside but as you mention Suzuki have managed to make the most of the available space. If most of the time you don't need the extra space and do general commutes these cars could suite most of us. With city traffic slower than a triffid in a cracked plant pot and country lanes with err hmmm.... drivers that drive very, very carefully heading up a long tailback of cars, vans, tractor and the afore mentioned triffid there are fewer opportunities to really use the performance of most cars. It does not matter if 0-60 is in double figures. If like my former work colleague you need the extra space on occasion a roof box is available. Just take it off when you don't need it. Note, no triffids were harmed during the making of this post. Thanks for sharing Nicola.

[stevenbrooks]

Got one of these in the same colour. Great fun to drive, old school, a bit like an original mini. Easy to throw around the narrow lanes here in north Norfolk. Ground clearance is good for such a small car.

[funkysanta]

What is there not to love about this car? Its perfect for cities and towns. Fuel efficient, compact, has all the must have features you would need in a car. I do not own one but my wife does. I myself drive a much bigger and heavier vehicle but I often love taking out this one. If you have the means I would say own a large car like an SUV/MPV and a small car like the Ignis. This car can get things done in less half the time I can with my big car. Parking in small, tight spaces? No problem. Narrow lanes? No problem. Definitely a great buy as a second car or a first car for anyone.

[njanarun]

I think this is the first time I am watching a video from this channel. This is a very sensible and interesting review. Loved it.

[danielramon]

Well done, brave Nikola, we actually need more cars like this!

[Jay-B]

The dealer I take my car to is a multi brand site and gave me a 66plate one a few years back, it was surprisingly fun to drive i think it was a 1.2 DualJet, I think you've hit the nail on the head, we need some more basic vehicles that just do the job, everything has to be premium and fancy these days!

[Neil]

I owned one of these. Paid 13k 4 years ago for top of the range model. Written off 8 months ago and was worth £13800😂

[NSWLancer]

Don't only use mine as a city car. Top of the line in Aust so no hybrid, but gets 5 km/100l even on long freeway drives at 110 kph, and the seats are comfortable, same colour, looks like a shrunken bushmaster. Really appreciate limiter and cruise control. Have to do the run Sydney - Canberra often. limiter to Mittagong then cruise control to Canberra. Not bad on mountain roads either, enough power and roll is not much if you are carrying luggage. Runs rough on 91 but smooth on E10, 94. Great car.

[joess]

Misses has it, and it is brilliant. I enjoy it too, surprisely spacious and actually fun.

[stgregorythegreatcheltenha]

I have one - months now. This is a very honest review. My Ignis is a delight to drive - mainly being small and light - but is absolutely just as good on the long run to Truro where my Daughter lives as the bigger, thirstyer, Vitara we had before. And its big enough for three adults and a weekends luggage. 4 would be - interesting - but we don't have 4... Most of the time close to 60 mpg in real life motoring. On the long motorway trip 54 mpg without going slowly.

[markpedley]

Incredible I've had 3 small Suzuki's as a second car since 1996 with the latest being a Suzuki Celerio purchase new late 2015. These cars are incredibly reliable, incredibly cheap to run and seem to last forever even when treated as a functional tool with little live. They were incredibly cheap to buy and journalists never reported them for what we're with semi bad reviews! Move forward to 2023, the price has rocketed, the build and all the goodness about them is as always been and a journalist says how marvelous they are! Seems the lesson from journalists to Suzuki is bang up your prices and we will sing the praises!