I have a Ignis manual transmission and two wheel drive and I must say I am very happy with it. With only 850 kg total weight and 90 horsepower it is very fun to drive. It reminds me of my first car, a Renault 4L. Very versatile (the sliding rear seats help a lot when carrying more stuff than usual in such a small car) and does what was designed to do very well. A no frills, cheerful and even lively car. And super simple, robust and reliable. I always like cars that are not bland and this one is definitely not, either you love it or hate it. I like cars that have a string visual design personality. And because of the low weight it is very easy do drive and to make trajectory changes in a relatively high speed/lot of curves context, which is a bit surprising given the height of the car. The fuel efficiency is amazing. If i stick to 100-120 km/h speed on a highway I easily get a 4.3 l/100km average, which is amazing and sometimes, being extra careful i reach 4.0-3.9! . I also think the official data is understating a bit the performance. I could swear i never need 11 full seconds to reach 100km/h. I have seen some youtube videos where guys do it in 10 s so my feeling is probably right.
100% agree with Nicola. I have 2017 one and it does exactly as mentioned above, meeting my expectations. I think you need to put on better tires, probably more block pattern, to get 4WD benefits.
Bonjour, j'ai cette voiture depuis 2 mois. Je trouve qu'elle consomme, Sauriez-vous me dire pourquoi, s'il vous plaît? Comment l'hybride s'active s'il vous plaît ? Et quelle conduite, avez-vous ? Merci😊
I changed my Fiat 500 to highest trim level Ignis. Both are small cars, but totally differend. Ignis is for a calm driver. I like its humbleness. It is a modern basic car. Nothing on Ignis is best in the business, but it is like reliable tool for everyday use. I like it.
im thinking to do the exact same step, how is compare to the 500?is it more noisy?what i love in my 500 is the panoramic roof that i cant have in the ignis(and in many small cars) and the joyful and stylish interior
@@nikosbays8766 Ignis is less noisy than 500. Tire noise is 500's biggest issue I think. Ignis is more comfortable, practically, but feels slower and is less agile than 500. Both are fun cars, but in different way. I bought my Ignis without test drive :-). I think that you "don't fall in love with Ignis" on test drive like what can happen with 500. Ignis shows its good sides during time.
@@laurikoponen yes i feel you, i did a test drive of the ignis, and although i love the overall look of the car, when i was inside the ignis and when i drove it i was like..."meh.." i m really tired of the lack of practicality of the 500, especially the lack of rear doors, but the truth is if you want a small funky stylish car with character, what are your options except 500?ignis?twingo? im glad you are happy with ignis after the 500 because im scared i will be bored or disappointed
Same here.. thinking about changing my 500 for the Ignis but eh the 500 is so cute compared to this can.. it was my first car but its size is starting to bother me.. every time I want to carry something bigger than 2 shopping bags or two friends it's so unpractical. I'm looking for a quieter tire and a high driving position ☺️
I tested one of these, exact same model and I liked the slightly heavier feel with the allgrip system, it pulled nicely enough and the engine sounded good for a 1.2. Anyone who wants a faster car, go buy a faster car then ! Too many people compare cars from different segments against each other and then complain one is slower. Baffling.
For me this car is one of the last Samurais. It has the character of a mini MPV which I love. I need something small and practical. Load some people, dog, etc, go to the beach, to the mountain, get it dirty, with low running/maintenance cost and enjoy it. I hate SUVs and the new superminis are too slick for me liking. It's sad that the car industry is moving away from these cars (l really like the C3 Picasso) and go towards the SUVs
Danke für den Allradkomentar war sehr sehr hilfreich !.Wir hatten einen Ignis von2018 .Wir sind umgestiegen auf Suzuki Swift auch 2018 Modell sind sehr zufrieden.112 ps weiche Sitze kein toter Winkel adaptierter Tempomat einfach super.jetzt sind wir zufrieden .Mark machen Sie weiter so. Ihre Komentare sind humorvoll und kommen echt rüber .
Hello. How do you like your CVT? Can you drive it decently on a highway once in a while? I am interested in one for commuting, village life (not too much off-road) and on some occasions highway.
Parking compact convenience, comfortable inside, very tall (18 cms from the ground!), mild hybrid and with 4wd in good price give me any other model in the market planet like ignis (yes i need driving in both damaged countryside roads and comfort city roads)... don't bother. There is no other at the moment.
Suzukis have been cute since I was 20 and I have always wanted one. That's been a hell of a long time and realistic I will probably never own one either.
The wife has a Panda 4x4 which she has to change because of company car policy rules. Needs a car with a EuroENCAP rating of 4 up. She has decided against the Suzuki in favour of a captur . She would like 4wd but, has decided to work from home in bad weather instead. A Panda cross would still be her choice if it was allowed as a company car though. Cheers Marek, another good review.
One of the more interesting cars and probably more capable than some compact SUVs. It seems that has more potential in narrow, hilly streets (like in hilly southern Poland). I remember seeing lots of first gen Suzuki Ignis in Budapest back in 2008. In future maybe it will be good basis for improvements and aftermarket parts.
Too expensive. People in the countryside like to get old Opel Fronteras. We don't really have those narrow village roads, like you get in France or Italy.
@@MarekDrives Actually I'm from neighbour Lithuania:) in countryside people also often use Opel Fromteras, Isuzu Troopers, Jeep Grand or not Grand Cherokees. Here most offroad consists of muddy forest or field roads. It was my gues about these streets:) Ignis maybe good alternative after 7-10 years if cars of this age would not be forbiden from traffic:)
Thanks for the video. Just a notice that comparing the power of the hybrid system based on voltage is wrong. One should look at the power (watts!) delivered from the battery to the wheels.
Aargh, damn it! I just typed a long review of the Ignis Allgrip that I've owned for 4 months, and I scrolled down the comments to reference something that somebody had typed and when I scrolled back up, everything I had typed had disappeared. *!%#'ing RUclips! I'm not going to type it all again, so I'll just say that I ABSOLUTELY LOVE the Ignis Allgrip. I'm getting between 58 and 60 miles per gallon from it, which is way better than my expectations and better than the official figures. I love its ride height, it's sci-fi moon buggy looks and clean Apple iPod vibe with its white body and black wheels. The Allgrip performed well in some heavy hail over the winter, and I had a little play around when nobody else was on the road, and I felt very safe behind the wheel. I know the viscous coupled Allgrip Auto is basic in 4WD terms, but any vehicle that drives the rear wheels when the front ones spin is going to give you an advantage over 2WD in certain situations. The only reason I'm still watching videos on the Ignis Allgrip is to learn a bit more about the Allgrip system controls, because as you say the user manual gives no help at all on how to use it. 5:22 was really useful for me, thanks Marek. At least I'll know what to do if I ever drive up a grassy bank with the Ignis... which I actually don't do very often :-)
Just an update: In the summer months, the Ignis Allgrip gets over 63 miles per gallon when driven sensibly, which is absolutely incredible! In the winter, and I'm in my 2nd UK winter with the Ignis Allgrip, I'm getting 58 miles per gallon when doing short journeys where the car doesn't have much time to warm up, and getting 60, sometimes 61 mpg on longer trips. Honestly, I couldn't be happier. I'd like to see Suzuki make an all-electric version of the Ignis Allgrip in the future, but for now I'm over the moon with the fuel economy. The braking cameras can be a bit annoying... the collision alarm doesn't go off too often but it you're accelerating towards a wall or a parked car on a corner, rather than decelerating or braking, the collision warning alarm goes off. Still, one of these days it might save me from a true collision. I've never had the car brake for me automatically, just sound the collision warning alarm.
Dear Marek, Please do a review of the current Lada Niva 4x4. I saw them roving around during a visit to Dresden a year or so ago and thought it is amazing this still exists and can be still bought new. Thanks
This autumn, I tried to buy one of these 4X4 Suzuki Ignis cars from my Local dealer. ( I was looking to buy a small car to tow a utility trailer.) Unfortunately, they had 10 to 15 or so, unsold 2 wheel drive versions on their forecourt, so did their very best to put me off the 4x4 and tried to get me to buy a 2 wheel drive version instead. (Quoting 5 months delivery on a 4X4) I bought a Hyundai Kona instead. By the way, the Kona has "Fabulously powerful" brakes and came in a bit cheaper than the Suzuki.
In india people do leh ladakh trip with ignis( for those who don't know it is place at very high altitude 19k ft nd non existent roads) and ignis just does it with ease
Actually I've seen more fwd ignis in the city then in the countryside, so it could be a city car if you want it to be. Also I wonder, and this question also applys to the panda 4x4, if is even possible to manually engage the awd, or it's always automatic.
AFAIK these are so-called "on demand" viscous coupling setups. As the front wheels start slipping, rear wheels are engaged. Panda 4x4 also had some "off road" button, but I don't remember what it did.
@@Rankidu Panda has electronically controlled clutch-pack, so you can lock it (up to ~30 km/h if I remember well). Ignis has mechanical viscous coupling, working on the basis of front/rear speed difference. That makes Panda much better "offroader".
The Sandero Stepway is a larger car I think. I don't think there's a comparable mini SUV. Still the Ignis is very practical, because of its large interior, small interior and the sliding back seats.
@@archangelhorus Dacia Sandero Stepway is more bigger, but it has almost the same features like Ignis. The differences are: dimensions, Dacia has a bigger maintanace cost than Ignis and the Suzuki is more more reliable in time especially the engine. Dacia has big problems with rust.
That's true. I can only test the car on stock tires I get it on from the press office. However this diagonal test is not particularly challenging, especially in the dry, and the Allgrip is clearly designed for on-road use.
Very lucky other countries have a choice of AWD and manual! Here in Australia we only have a choice of FWD CVT Any thoughts on 3 hour long highway trips cruising at 110 km/h?
Virtually anything is better for a long trip on the highway, than a small Suzuki. Do you get things like the Yaris Cross, KIA Stonic or Hyundai Bayon over there?
@@MarekDrives I don't have the option for the those models I did some more filtering with my search and summing up with VW Polo but an older model with higher Ks But I like the Ignis SUV style and low cost maintenance but with a budget of 15K I can only purchase a 2017 GLX or older model
@@RivaStyx the Ignis is a nice runabout for small towns. Very popular in alpine villages. If you have to put motorway miles on it, and have no other choice... then you have no other choice.
I just saw one of these parked in my street and came here for a tear down. I like the large rear window: so many of the cars on my growing shortlist have USELESS back windows. If your passengers are three tall people, you will see nothing but heads back there. Adjustable back seats, that seems rather novel. I like that colour and will be able to find it in a car park among sea of black and grey. Is it for me, probably not. By the way, I like of your line of sarcasm.
I don't think that it is the number of volts that counts for a hybrid system, but the Ah of the batteries and the horsepower of the electric motor. If I' am not mistaken, the battery of the Ignis is 10Ah, which is comparable to other mild-hybrid systems. Same for the ISG. I agree though that all such mild-hybrid systems are a gimmick, present only for regulatory reasons. Personally, I do like the Ignis for two simple reasons: you sit high and it has good spaces for its size. It is also much cheaper than other compact (but arguably larger) SUVs.
@@qwertzuiop7741 So what? Ah is accumulated charge of a battery over time, while Wh is accumulated energy. Higher performance cars use higher voltages, as this helps them deliver more work without raising the DC current too much (which causes all kinds of problems). Teslas use 350-375 Volts, Porsche uses 800 V, Lucid does 924 V. Higher voltage, less current, less heat on cables etc. But, for mild hybrids with tiny batteries and small electric motors, 12 V vs 48 V does not make significant difference.
@@archangelhorus Current battery standard for mild-hybrids is around 10 Ah at 48V. That is 480 Wh. This thing has 10 Ah at 12 V. That is 120 Wh. In other words it has 1/4 of battery capacity (and size, and weight).
In India maruti suzuki sells very cheap quality cars for same models as in Europe. The rear seat of ignis is so uncomfortable in India and in Europe they are providing so many features.
lol the car is the same with some cut down features at least Ignis, the price in europe is 14 lakhs we are getting it for 7 lakh will you pay 14 lakh for a hatchback? Please stop spreading wrong information like very cheap quality , the overall build of Ignis remains same in India or Europe unlike the Swift.
The back was always the problem with the Ignis. Boxy, narrower on the top and with super thick C pillars. A bit better in the facelift, still horrible.
Well its a true shame for whatever reason Suzuki didn't want to bring in this model (Allgrip ones, let alone Hybrid) to Australia. It would have been a GREAT vehicle down here....
Hi . I’m thinking about buying one (cvt) but I’m truly unsure as I read a lot of reviews mentioning the cabin noise in higher speeds . I have a small garage and it is would fit perfectly but I’m truly unsure . Does the car have too many annoying noises in the highway? Thanks
@@MarekDrivesENG not for highway but I will need to use it a few times . Basically I have a really small garage and I need a car that fits there . I don’t use car , only weekends normally . I can go for a bigger one but I will need a lot of time and patience to park and will always be complicated
So, if you're not really using the car, and you rarely use it on the highway, who cares it's noisy. This is an economy car. Of course soundproofing is going to be shit.
Most reviewers seems to really like this car, of course it's not perfect, which car is?marek your review confused me, I thought you liked it in your pre facelift video.but in this one not so much. While I was researching about this car , because it is in my shortlist, I found out that most owners are really satisfied with it, this is not so easy accomplishment
Perhaps over the years I got more demanding :) I've given the Allgrip a bigger shakedown this time, and it's disappointing. I still like the concept of the car, but the facelift is pretty much just the mild hybrid, and nothing else.
@@MarekDrives i agree about the all grip, i think its all about to have the badge all grip, its like the hybrid badge. yes its same car pretty much plus the cvt gearbox
So, I have had an Ignis Allgrip for two years. I am extremely scrutinizing about cars, my other car is an NC MX5 which I've had for 6 years and i love it. As for the Ignis? In terms of economy, low speed performance, ease of driving, space etc I find my Ignis to be very good. However, in terms of noise insulation, refinement, ride quality, stability in high winds, safety systems, looks and interior quality, it is bloody rubbish! And don't say 'but it's a cheap car', it wasn't. It was over £15,000. And now it's even more expensive. And Marek, I am also scrutinizing about reviewers. I find that you have good presentation skills, good knowledge and a relatively unbiased view. But you are also excessively harsh in your criticism at times, particularly with the Mazda 6. Which I am seriously considering buying next to replace the Ignis! So you haven't put me off. Oh, I nearly forgot. Your spoken English is splendid. I know many Englishmen who are less articulate than you!
Although i'm your huge fan, i disliked this rewiew. You are pointing out irrelevant handicaps, while completely skiping the huge utility and advantages of this fantastic and unique car. I'm super happy owner of the pre-lifted-version! Greetings from cz!
Warning: Don't depend on the hybrid system, it only works if the temperature outside is mild. Under about 8C and it doesn't work....so for me 4+ months a year and the car is annoyingly underpowered without the hybrid.
it is realy a good car. But its brakes are awsome, very bad! I use this car for 3 yars now and I am satisfide. also a snowy ground does not stop this key car!
It's a shame. It always seems to me that Suzuki can make an ALMOST great car. As you say, too much compromise. At this price point, I would expect slightly better brakes and offroad capability (just turning the damn computer off would do). I tested MANY small cars, small SUVs, small minivans, etc. and I still couldnt find any that could replace my trusty 2001 Toyota Yaris Verso
@@MarekDrivesENG Most practical car I ever had! I love my Lexus, but if I had to keep only 1 car, it would be the Yaris Verso. Also, I would LOVE an electric version. Or a slightly bigger 4x4 version. As long as I can still hide away the backseats under the front seats! It's a shame most brands completely stopped making modular and practical cars.
@@swisswildpicsswp3095 I like my 2008 Renault Kangoo 2. It is a bit bigger, but soooo practical and very reliable. Needs less than 6 liter Diesel for 100 km. Last trip to Norway and Sweden only around 5.2 L/100km.
The Ignis looks really funny and cute, if you watch it from outside passing you somewhere in the city. As long as you only have to watch it and not own it.
Would be too niche a product for India. Hybrid and all-grip systems would add a lot to costs and people here do not spend beyond a point on small hatchbacks, no matter how good the features are. Many feel if that, might as well get another bigger vehicle near about the same price point. Maybe in future as the market and economy matures, Indian customers will have a wider choice.
And that's the best description for it. I haven't been to India in a while, so I don't know what the cities are like these days, but I imagine in some areas this would still be a good choice. In Europe these are popular in mountain villages with narrow roads.
I was hoping it was going to be half decent like the panda 4wd as I could be tempted in the future to get one. My problem is all the electric nonsense on cars, lane assist and early collision systems and automatic are just things I can't have. My car is a 2003 ignis and doesn't even have abs. I'm going to be in trouble when she goes.
This must be a contender for the ugliest car of the year. Only Fiat Multipla can compete.. -Suzuki , please keep the Jimny designer and let the Ignis designer go :)
Immer locker bleiben. Der Jimny ist gefragt, aber ein Säufer. Der IGNIS hat auch seinen Fankreis gefunden, besitzt einen sparsamen Motor, 4x4 und kompakte Abmessungen.
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I have a Ignis manual transmission and two wheel drive and I must say I am very happy with it. With only 850 kg total weight and 90 horsepower it is very fun to drive. It reminds me of my first car, a Renault 4L. Very versatile (the sliding rear seats help a lot when carrying more stuff than usual in such a small car) and does what was designed to do very well. A no frills, cheerful and even lively car. And super simple, robust and reliable. I always like cars that are not bland and this one is definitely not, either you love it or hate it. I like cars that have a string visual design personality. And because of the low weight it is very easy do drive and to make trajectory changes in a relatively high speed/lot of curves context, which is a bit surprising given the height of the car. The fuel efficiency is amazing. If i stick to 100-120 km/h speed on a highway I easily get a 4.3 l/100km average, which is amazing and sometimes, being extra careful i reach 4.0-3.9! .
I also think the official data is understating a bit the performance. I could swear i never need 11 full seconds to reach 100km/h. I have seen some youtube videos where guys do it in 10 s so my feeling is probably right.
100% agree with Nicola. I have 2017 one and it does exactly as mentioned above, meeting my expectations. I think you need to put on better tires, probably more block pattern, to get 4WD benefits.
Bonjour, j'ai cette voiture depuis 2 mois. Je trouve qu'elle consomme, Sauriez-vous me dire pourquoi, s'il vous plaît? Comment l'hybride s'active s'il vous plaît ? Et quelle conduite, avez-vous ? Merci😊
I changed my Fiat 500 to highest trim level Ignis. Both are small cars, but totally differend. Ignis is for a calm driver. I like its humbleness. It is a modern basic car. Nothing on Ignis is best in the business, but it is like reliable tool for everyday use. I like it.
Most Suzuki cars are like that. It's their cost/quality/practicality ratios that are good.
im thinking to do the exact same step, how is compare to the 500?is it more noisy?what i love in my 500 is the panoramic roof that i cant have in the ignis(and in many small cars) and the joyful and stylish interior
@@nikosbays8766 Ignis is less noisy than 500. Tire noise is 500's biggest issue I think. Ignis is more comfortable, practically, but feels slower and is less agile than 500. Both are fun cars, but in different way. I bought my Ignis without test drive :-). I think that you "don't fall in love with Ignis" on test drive like what can happen with 500. Ignis shows its good sides during time.
@@laurikoponen yes i feel you, i did a test drive of the ignis, and although i love the overall look of the car, when i was inside the ignis and when i drove it i was like..."meh.."
i m really tired of the lack of practicality of the 500, especially the lack of rear doors, but the truth is if you want a small funky stylish car with character, what are your options except 500?ignis?twingo? im glad you are happy with ignis after the 500 because im scared i will be bored or disappointed
Same here.. thinking about changing my 500 for the Ignis but eh the 500 is so cute compared to this can.. it was my first car but its size is starting to bother me.. every time I want to carry something bigger than 2 shopping bags or two friends it's so unpractical. I'm looking for a quieter tire and a high driving position ☺️
I tested one of these, exact same model and I liked the slightly heavier feel with the allgrip system, it pulled nicely enough and the engine sounded good for a 1.2. Anyone who wants a faster car, go buy a faster car then ! Too many people compare cars from different segments against each other and then complain one is slower. Baffling.
Very entertaining and on-point car review!
Can t wait for the new swift allgrip review !
Yes, please review the facelifted Swift 4x4.
For me this car is one of the last Samurais. It has the character of a mini MPV which I love. I need something small and practical. Load some people, dog, etc, go to the beach, to the mountain, get it dirty, with low running/maintenance cost and enjoy it. I hate SUVs and the new superminis are too slick for me liking. It's sad that the car industry is moving away from these cars (l really like the C3 Picasso) and go towards the SUVs
Hi Marek - as always a great review! Thank you.
My pleasure!
Danke für den Allradkomentar war sehr sehr hilfreich !.Wir hatten einen Ignis von2018 .Wir sind umgestiegen auf Suzuki Swift auch 2018 Modell sind sehr zufrieden.112 ps weiche Sitze kein toter Winkel adaptierter Tempomat einfach super.jetzt sind wir zufrieden .Mark machen Sie weiter so. Ihre Komentare sind humorvoll und kommen echt rüber .
Gern geschehen.
I have a All Grip and its great in todays snow.
Very good car / small SUV for it's price .
It's overall a 8,5/10 .
It's not a SUV, more like tiny cross.
Own it, love it: short, tall, spacious, economical and fun to drive. 2019 CVT, LTD NZ.
Hello. How do you like your CVT? Can you drive it decently on a highway once in a while? I am interested in one for commuting, village life (not too much off-road) and on some occasions highway.
Parking compact convenience, comfortable inside, very tall (18 cms from the ground!), mild hybrid and with 4wd in good price give me any other model in the market planet like ignis (yes i need driving in both damaged countryside roads and comfort city roads)... don't bother. There is no other at the moment.
Suzukis have been cute since I was 20 and I have always wanted one. That's been a hell of a long time and realistic I will probably never own one either.
Great vid Marek, love your style, thank you
Glad you enjoyed it
The wife has a Panda 4x4 which she has to change because of company car policy rules. Needs a car with a EuroENCAP rating of 4 up. She has decided against the Suzuki in favour of a captur . She would like 4wd but, has decided to work from home in bad weather instead. A Panda cross would still be her choice if it was allowed as a company car though. Cheers Marek, another good review.
I wonder if the Swift 4x4 has a better system than the Ignis. In general, the Swift is a "higher-class" car in the Suzuki lineup.
@@archangelhorus Both have the same viscous coupling. Swift doesn't have Grip Control system, just standard TC/ESP.
One of the more interesting cars and probably more capable than some compact SUVs. It seems that has more potential in narrow, hilly streets (like in hilly southern Poland). I remember seeing lots of first gen Suzuki Ignis in Budapest back in 2008. In future maybe it will be good basis for improvements and aftermarket parts.
Too expensive. People in the countryside like to get old Opel Fronteras. We don't really have those narrow village roads, like you get in France or Italy.
@@MarekDrives Actually I'm from neighbour Lithuania:) in countryside people also often use Opel Fromteras, Isuzu Troopers, Jeep Grand or not Grand Cherokees. Here most offroad consists of muddy forest or field roads. It was my gues about these streets:) Ignis maybe good alternative after 7-10 years if cars of this age would not be forbiden from traffic:)
Great videos man.
Glad you like them!
Good luck going forward
Very nice car, and interesting video !! Dziekuje bardzo !!
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Thanks for the video. Just a notice that comparing the power of the hybrid system based on voltage is wrong. One should look at the power (watts!) delivered from the battery to the wheels.
I have a 2017 model ignis petrol AMT 2wheel drive,,India Happy suzuki owner 😎🙂🙂😘
I LOVEEE THE SUZUKI IGNIS!!!!
Aargh, damn it! I just typed a long review of the Ignis Allgrip that I've owned for 4 months, and I scrolled down the comments to reference something that somebody had typed and when I scrolled back up, everything I had typed had disappeared. *!%#'ing RUclips! I'm not going to type it all again, so I'll just say that I ABSOLUTELY LOVE the Ignis Allgrip. I'm getting between 58 and 60 miles per gallon from it, which is way better than my expectations and better than the official figures. I love its ride height, it's sci-fi moon buggy looks and clean Apple iPod vibe with its white body and black wheels. The Allgrip performed well in some heavy hail over the winter, and I had a little play around when nobody else was on the road, and I felt very safe behind the wheel. I know the viscous coupled Allgrip Auto is basic in 4WD terms, but any vehicle that drives the rear wheels when the front ones spin is going to give you an advantage over 2WD in certain situations. The only reason I'm still watching videos on the Ignis Allgrip is to learn a bit more about the Allgrip system controls, because as you say the user manual gives no help at all on how to use it. 5:22 was really useful for me, thanks Marek. At least I'll know what to do if I ever drive up a grassy bank with the Ignis... which I actually don't do very often :-)
Just an update: In the summer months, the Ignis Allgrip gets over 63 miles per gallon when driven sensibly, which is absolutely incredible! In the winter, and I'm in my 2nd UK winter with the Ignis Allgrip, I'm getting 58 miles per gallon when doing short journeys where the car doesn't have much time to warm up, and getting 60, sometimes 61 mpg on longer trips. Honestly, I couldn't be happier. I'd like to see Suzuki make an all-electric version of the Ignis Allgrip in the future, but for now I'm over the moon with the fuel economy. The braking cameras can be a bit annoying... the collision alarm doesn't go off too often but it you're accelerating towards a wall or a parked car on a corner, rather than decelerating or braking, the collision warning alarm goes off. Still, one of these days it might save me from a true collision. I've never had the car brake for me automatically, just sound the collision warning alarm.
Im do running this car for last yr n have not any problem . Better than other honda cars
Ignis has a 1.2 liter (not 1,4) engine
Otherwise - congratulations for the review as it is objective and fun to watch
Dear Marek,
Please do a review of the current Lada Niva 4x4. I saw them roving around during a visit to Dresden a year or so ago and thought it is amazing this still exists and can be still bought new.
Thanks
We don't have a big enough distributor here in Poland to have a proper press fleet.
Es gibt keine Ladas mehr keine Händler keine Importeure in West-Europa.Und das ist auch gut so.
Will u be testing the suzuki across soon marek
is it only me who once looked at the front I thought "...suzuki is trying to rival Grand Cherokee?"
I got a new fwd ignis sigma looking forward to build in my own way ...hope that works
First laughter after 10 seconds. 👍
This autumn, I tried to buy one of these 4X4 Suzuki Ignis cars from my Local dealer. ( I was looking to buy a small car to tow a utility trailer.) Unfortunately, they had 10 to 15 or so, unsold 2 wheel drive versions on their forecourt, so did their very best to put me off the 4x4 and tried to get me to buy a 2 wheel drive version instead. (Quoting 5 months delivery on a 4X4) I bought a Hyundai Kona instead. By the way, the Kona has "Fabulously powerful" brakes and came in a bit cheaper than the Suzuki.
I don't get it why Suzuki does not use their 1.0L turbo engine (Euro6D compient) for the Ignis.
Dear Sir pls make a video on why ignis dosen't have an exhaust manifold heat shield cover and spark plug vover
I love it.
In india people do leh ladakh trip with ignis( for those who don't know it is place at very high altitude 19k ft nd non existent roads) and ignis just does it with ease
Actually I've seen more fwd ignis in the city then in the countryside, so it could be a city car if you want it to be. Also I wonder, and this question also applys to the panda 4x4, if is even possible to manually engage the awd, or it's always automatic.
AFAIK these are so-called "on demand" viscous coupling setups. As the front wheels start slipping, rear wheels are engaged.
Panda 4x4 also had some "off road" button, but I don't remember what it did.
@@MarekDrives probably just to make you think you can go offroad
@Rankidu AFAIR from my pre-facelift Ignis review it actually says in the manual this car is not to be used off road :)
@@Rankidu Panda has electronically controlled clutch-pack, so you can lock it (up to ~30 km/h if I remember well). Ignis has mechanical viscous coupling, working on the basis of front/rear speed difference. That makes Panda much better "offroader".
@@MarekDrives The "off road" button was basically a differential lock.
I would be curious to see how the new Dacia Sandero Stepway compares to the Ignis, as it's slightly cheaper, but goes by the same principles.
The Sandero Stepway is a larger car I think. I don't think there's a comparable mini SUV. Still the Ignis is very practical, because of its large interior, small interior and the sliding back seats.
@@archangelhorus Dacia Sandero Stepway is more bigger, but it has almost the same features like Ignis. The differences are: dimensions, Dacia has a bigger maintanace cost than Ignis and the Suzuki is more more reliable in time especially the engine. Dacia has big problems with rust.
My Bluetooth mode works just perfect...!
So pretty pointless getting this car if I want a bit of decent 4x4 action. Thanks for the heads up, really informative.
Different situstion needs different sets of tyres to drive .....eg snow, sand, wet or muddy areas. U
That's true. I can only test the car on stock tires I get it on from the press office. However this diagonal test is not particularly challenging, especially in the dry, and the Allgrip is clearly designed for on-road use.
First of all Marku, it is 1.2 engine, not 1.4 like you said.
And why you stole "Mówię jak jest!" from Max :b
Lucky u guys , here in India even so called suv's come with FWD 👼🏻🥲
I'm currently driving the electrified version of your Renault KWID, which is called the Dacia Spring here.
In indonesia they never add hybrid version of ignis, and they also remove the ABS and TCS, and there are no 4x4 version, only fwd
I suppose they wanted to make it as cheap, as possible.
Very lucky other countries have a choice of AWD and manual! Here in Australia we only have a choice of FWD CVT
Any thoughts on 3 hour long highway trips cruising at 110 km/h?
Do you really have to use it for highway cruising?
@@MarekDrives Unfortunately, yes
Virtually anything is better for a long trip on the highway, than a small Suzuki. Do you get things like the Yaris Cross, KIA Stonic or Hyundai Bayon over there?
@@MarekDrives I don't have the option for the those models
I did some more filtering with my search and summing up with VW Polo but an older model with higher Ks
But I like the Ignis SUV style and low cost maintenance but with a budget of 15K I can only purchase a 2017 GLX or older model
@@RivaStyx the Ignis is a nice runabout for small towns. Very popular in alpine villages. If you have to put motorway miles on it, and have no other choice... then you have no other choice.
I just saw one of these parked in my street and came here for a tear down. I like the large rear window: so many of the cars on my growing shortlist have USELESS back windows. If your passengers are three tall people, you will see nothing but heads back there. Adjustable back seats, that seems rather novel. I like that colour and will be able to find it in a car park among sea of black and grey. Is it for me, probably not. By the way, I like of your line of sarcasm.
I don't think that it is the number of volts that counts for a hybrid system, but the Ah of the batteries and the horsepower of the electric motor. If I' am not mistaken, the battery of the Ignis is 10Ah, which is comparable to other mild-hybrid systems. Same for the ISG. I agree though that all such mild-hybrid systems are a gimmick, present only for regulatory reasons. Personally, I do like the Ignis for two simple reasons: you sit high and it has good spaces for its size. It is also much cheaper than other compact (but arguably larger) SUVs.
You are mistaken. Try to google "What is Watt" and "The Ohm's Law".
@@qwertzuiop7741 I'm not mistaken. If you increase the Amps, you can produce the same work with lower volts. You just need thicker cables.
@@archangelhorus OK. Now try "difference between Ah and Wh".
@@qwertzuiop7741 So what? Ah is accumulated charge of a battery over time, while Wh is accumulated energy. Higher performance cars use higher voltages, as this helps them deliver more work without raising the DC current too much (which causes all kinds of problems). Teslas use 350-375 Volts, Porsche uses 800 V, Lucid does 924 V. Higher voltage, less current, less heat on cables etc. But, for mild hybrids with tiny batteries and small electric motors, 12 V vs 48 V does not make significant difference.
@@archangelhorus Current battery standard for mild-hybrids is around 10 Ah at 48V. That is 480 Wh. This thing has 10 Ah at 12 V. That is 120 Wh. In other words it has 1/4 of battery capacity (and size, and weight).
In India maruti suzuki sells very cheap quality cars for same models as in Europe.
The rear seat of ignis is so uncomfortable in India and in Europe they are providing so many features.
lol the car is the same with some cut down features at least Ignis, the price in europe is 14 lakhs we are getting it for 7 lakh will you pay 14 lakh for a hatchback? Please stop spreading wrong information like very cheap quality , the overall build of Ignis remains same in India or Europe unlike the Swift.
What type of tyres are they? you won't get much grip on grass with normal road tyres and you know that.
It doesn't matter. I've driven up this hill with many cars on more road-focused tires. ruclips.net/video/cN9lHfjMddA/видео.html
The front exterior design looks ok but to me seems like something went wrong in the back.
The back was always the problem with the Ignis. Boxy, narrower on the top and with super thick C pillars. A bit better in the facelift, still horrible.
Well its a true shame for whatever reason Suzuki didn't want to bring in this model (Allgrip ones, let alone Hybrid) to Australia. It would have been a GREAT vehicle down here....
Isn't this a good small city car?
who needs awd in australia?
What is the price brother ..
Hi . I’m thinking about buying one (cvt) but I’m truly unsure as I read a lot of reviews mentioning the cabin noise in higher speeds . I have a small garage and it is would fit perfectly but I’m truly unsure . Does the car have too many annoying noises in the highway? Thanks
Why are you buying this car for the highway?
@@MarekDrivesENG not for highway but I will need to use it a few times . Basically I have a really small garage and I need a car that fits there . I don’t use car , only weekends normally . I can go for a bigger one but I will need a lot of time and patience to park and will always be complicated
So, if you're not really using the car, and you rarely use it on the highway, who cares it's noisy. This is an economy car. Of course soundproofing is going to be shit.
The Panda may have a better AWD system, but this seems to be a better car, if not more reliable...
I'd still expect the Panda to be easier to fix (at least in Europe) with more and cheaper parts available.
Most reviewers seems to really like this car, of course it's not perfect, which car is?marek your review confused me, I thought you liked it in your pre facelift video.but in this one not so much. While I was researching about this car , because it is in my shortlist, I found out that most owners are really satisfied with it, this is not so easy accomplishment
Perhaps over the years I got more demanding :)
I've given the Allgrip a bigger shakedown this time, and it's disappointing. I still like the concept of the car, but the facelift is pretty much just the mild hybrid, and nothing else.
@@MarekDrives i agree about the all grip, i think its all about to have the badge all grip, its like the hybrid badge. yes its same car pretty much plus the cvt gearbox
So, I have had an Ignis Allgrip for two years. I am extremely scrutinizing about cars, my other car is an NC MX5 which I've had for 6 years and i love it. As for the Ignis? In terms of economy, low speed performance, ease of driving, space etc I find my Ignis to be very good. However, in terms of noise insulation, refinement, ride quality, stability in high winds, safety systems, looks and interior quality, it is bloody rubbish! And don't say 'but it's a cheap car', it wasn't. It was over £15,000. And now it's even more expensive. And Marek, I am also scrutinizing about reviewers. I find that you have good presentation skills, good knowledge and a relatively unbiased view. But you are also excessively harsh in your criticism at times, particularly with the Mazda 6. Which I am seriously considering buying next to replace the Ignis! So you haven't put me off. Oh, I nearly forgot. Your spoken English is splendid. I know many Englishmen who are less articulate than you!
All Grip, or All Slip?
Although i'm your huge fan, i disliked this rewiew. You are pointing out irrelevant handicaps, while completely skiping the huge utility and advantages of this fantastic and unique car. I'm super happy owner of the pre-lifted-version! Greetings from cz!
So what are it's advantages in your opinion?
Fun fact the facelifted version is about 100kg more heavy than the older version
Probably because the mild hybrid.
@@MarekDrivesENG suprisingly the original with hybrid is only 50kg more to my knowledge. The basic style version i'm getting is only 805kg.
Warning: Don't depend on the hybrid system, it only works if the temperature outside is mild. Under about 8C and it doesn't work....so for me 4+ months a year and the car is annoyingly underpowered without the hybrid.
Just wish Suzuki launched this car in EU with CVT 4x4.they have it in Japan.
it is realy a good car. But its brakes are awsome, very bad! I use this car for 3 yars now and I am satisfide. also a snowy ground does not stop this key car!
It's a shame. It always seems to me that Suzuki can make an ALMOST great car. As you say, too much compromise.
At this price point, I would expect slightly better brakes and offroad capability (just turning the damn computer off would do).
I tested MANY small cars, small SUVs, small minivans, etc. and I still couldnt find any that could replace my trusty 2001 Toyota Yaris Verso
Yaris Verso? I haven't seen one in ages! Back in the day nobody understand it. Today it just makes so much sense.
@@MarekDrivesENG Most practical car I ever had! I love my Lexus, but if I had to keep only 1 car, it would be the Yaris Verso.
Also, I would LOVE an electric version. Or a slightly bigger 4x4 version. As long as I can still hide away the backseats under the front seats!
It's a shame most brands completely stopped making modular and practical cars.
@@swisswildpicsswp3095 I like my 2008 Renault Kangoo 2. It is a bit bigger, but soooo practical and very reliable. Needs less than 6 liter Diesel for 100 km. Last trip to Norway and Sweden only around 5.2 L/100km.
Japanese standard: Compact SUV for the family
American standard: Wheel chair for one
zuk! samurai!!!!!!
The Ignis looks really funny and cute, if you watch it from outside passing you somewhere in the city. As long as you only have to watch it and not own it.
Очень жаль что такую модель не продают в РФ. А как заказать её в Европе...не имею понятия. Жаль
So ugly/cute!!! I wish we had these micro minis in the States.
In den USA gilt der IGNIS … wahrscheinlich … als fahrbarer Aschenbecher … sooooooo klein ….
Great car , but awful in the back seats ! To bumpy , but for two ppl perfect 👍
Hybrid 4x4 allgrip not available in India. Indian market must bring 4x4 hybrid car sooner than later
Would be too niche a product for India. Hybrid and all-grip systems would add a lot to costs and people here do not spend beyond a point on small hatchbacks, no matter how good the features are. Many feel if that, might as well get another bigger vehicle near about the same price point.
Maybe in future as the market and economy matures, Indian customers will have a wider choice.
Funny thing Is it is marketed as a tough Urban car in India.
And that's the best description for it. I haven't been to India in a while, so I don't know what the cities are like these days, but I imagine in some areas this would still be a good choice. In Europe these are popular in mountain villages with narrow roads.
I'm about to test drive this car due to some idiot crashing into my car, I'm looking forward to it and be interesting
Good luck! Let me know how you like it?
@@MarekDrivesENG will do, is it cheap on petrol? I live in New Zealand.
Makes my Yaris look stylish. Great bikes though.
WTF WHY ISNT IT SOLD IN INDIA
Indian ignis only 4×2😢
Going off-road with this car? Better get a Dacia Duster 4x4. Is probably cheaper as well.
Nice little car,but...for 19.000€.....not worth it!!!
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Engine is 1.2 not 1.4
True, my mistake.
1.2 dual jet not 1.4 😂😂
i heard if you crash in this car you die.
Nobody shows the faults of the AWD so clearly. Thus I kicked this car from my shortlist...
No 4x4!!!! AWD!!!
I have been considering buying an allgrip Ignis but not after this review. What a pile of crap.
Junk! Get a Fiat Panda 4x4 and you are all set.
Only Jimny 4x4!
If you want a Suzuki 4x4, go for the Jimny, don't be fooled with a car that won't ever be. just like this.
If you are correct this must be the most pointless 4x4 system out there!
It's for safety on tarmac
I was hoping it was going to be half decent like the panda 4wd as I could be tempted in the future to get one. My problem is all the electric nonsense on cars, lane assist and early collision systems and automatic are just things I can't have. My car is a 2003 ignis and doesn't even have abs. I'm going to be in trouble when she goes.
soooo, basically you said the car is shit...
It works in a specific scenario.
not really, low consumption, enough space, reasonable price, ...
Um... too cheap. But then again I am nit the target audience... whoever is can get a better value.
very ugly car and expensive
This must be a contender for the ugliest car of the year. Only Fiat Multipla can compete.. -Suzuki , please keep the Jimny designer and let the Ignis designer go :)
Immer locker bleiben. Der Jimny ist gefragt, aber ein Säufer. Der IGNIS hat auch seinen Fankreis gefunden, besitzt einen sparsamen Motor, 4x4 und kompakte Abmessungen.
Wow, steal opening music from Know You Know Bonus Stories MUCH?
JUST WOW!
You mean YT Stock Music Library?