Suzuki Ignis 2017 review - Touted to Topple the Fiat Panda - Car Keys

The Suzuki Ignis will be familiar to many, but with a new makeover, Suzuki hopes to give the city-dwelling Fiat Panda a run for its money.
Along with its new shape and stylish exterior highlights, the new Ignis comes with a generous list of equipment and, quite surprisingly, the availability of a mild hybrid powertrain.
But why would you buy the Ignis over a Panda - or any other city car for that matter?
We take the new Ignis for a spin to see if it is worth a shot.
In this review, we take an in-depth look at the interior of the Suzuki Ignis including its boot size, dashboard and back seats. We then run through performance, price and finish up with the all-important verdict - is the Suzuki Ignis a good car?
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[@wolfschindler8921]

Nothing ever needs fixing in a Suzuki! Been driving them for 40 years. AWESOME cars!!!

[@robertl2856]

great review as usual plus some humour...thank you mr 5 hats

[@Kaydashsupe]

Robert Lloyd 😂

[@CarKeysUKOfficial]

Thanks for watching!

[@dylandajhharwood5566]

I hope Suzuki don't forget that Fiat made the Panda 100HP. They've already made a Ignis Sport that loads of people loved.

[@karenwilliams63]

Recently came across this model and went on to purchase a secondhand 2017 one, I've had it for a few weeks now and i love it. Really robust versatile car, ok sound system isn't a patch on my bose sound system with previous car but space and economic use on petrol weighs out the negatives. Great all rounder car but still gives a feeling of a more expensive car. Perfect for someone looking for a compact runaround without comprimising on space.

[@hikerwoody182]

Karen williams guess it would be a struggle to have a border collie in the back? The boot looks small

[@karenwilliams63]

Looks are very deceptive my one thing I had to have on the car was a big boot as I travel with stuff for work plus I've an allotment. This is made brilliant with the ingenious seats that can fold down/push forward and fold 'flat' against the front seats. Plus there is about an additional 9inch headroom when sitting down. This car is the same inside as the new Jimny.

[@dkpirie]

Love your reviews. I definitely prefer the Ignis.

[@ethanedwards2002ify]

Picking up an Ignis tomorrow. they're selling very well at the dealers. Three sold while I was negotiating for our one.

[@lexico69]

I currently have a panda 4x4 due to be replaced. Looked at price of a panda cross and it is 17k. This on the other hand is 14 for a top of the range. I will be going for a test drive later in the week.

[@Kaydashsupe]

Always a good review from Richard

[@andreydavydov6417]

Great review, thanks alot

[@MrTrull1]

Love the humour you are getting into your videos now. I really like this car but want an automatic & no automated manual I have come across is bearable. 😕

[@gilesrobertson9974]

Good review mate, keep it up.

[@AndrewParkOutdoors]

still the Panda Cross for me

[@jdmboy1836]

Very neat looking little car. The pick in this segment IMO

[@HoofHearted2DAY]

That goofy back could be a meme

[@kalimakhtarLoA]

Placed an order for an orange SZ5, looking forwards to getting it next week.

[@CosgroveNotts]

Best have a drive in one for more than 10 mins lol. So dated from alto and celero bits

[@henrybyrd5402]

Disagree with those who say that this is a good review. It is basically similar to all the others on KZbin. No information at all on the automatic version. I believe that Suzuki use their own unfamiliar AGS system so some information on this is very important.

[@wparo]

thanks. good review

[@fatbelly27]

Nice review!

[@geoffmcmanus1285]

Wifey has an Ignis, I have a new 20k Mini Cooper, I prefer the Ignis, funny old world.

[@reddevil230867]

I've looked at the fiat panda cross which I liked but the ignis has more room for me as I'm 6 foot,but will the 4x4 get me home in the hills of Lancashire in the snow if we get any,can anyone give me an answer.

[@Olyshka.]

Could you advise please, what you recommend Suzuki Ignis Dualjet SZ5 2018 - 34000 miles or Nissa Juke Tekna 2019 41450 miles , a difference £2000 I can't make my mind, which car to buy it.

[@darrenangel461]

Both great cars in their own right, tough choice.

[@experttrolltrollingdirty2062]

The ignis has solid rear axle aswell its brilliant that xmcar everything on it so tiiny rear diff transfer case its all so cute hahaha

[@rahulsingh-en3hv]

Is ignis is better then belano... comparative study ignis prones 1) 4.7 turning radius 2) performance is better due to light weight 3)low maintenance charges 4) better CNG kit performance 5) Better suspension setting 6) small size car easy to park and drive in city ignis cones- 1) high wind and road noise in Highway 2) steering little vague and not self retainable to centre 3) little high body roll 4) marginally less fuel efficient in highway 5) less space and seating comfort at back seats 6) less boot space cones are not effect on my requirement as my small family, more city driving plz comment

[@PilotoZ]

How would this fare against the new Suzuki Jimny?

[@g00dfeeling]

Both Ignis and Panda are really nice cars as 4x4

[@CarKeysUKOfficial]

Do you like the Ignis? Would you consider the hybrid as an option? AND does it beat the Fiat Panda?

[@jamiep61]

Great Review. I don't like the Sat Nav and also I wish Suzuki had Included soft touch materials. Did you know that Suzuki Is the Sponsor of Saturday Night Takeaway

[@musclerent]

Jamie Pickles They could have used soft plastics but then it wouldn't start from £9999

[@docholliday4292]

That rear design 😨.

[@vatsalchhabra]

This vs New Swift vs Baleno vs i10?

[@pierrot148]

Great review by this guy as always, I like the car, but those fake air vents get my blood boiling :p if only they could've made them go open as a way of ventilation in the summer, I would've loved it. Also those rear lights are absolutely atrocious imo.

[@caveatrotters3324]

Yeah , I can't help thinking of an elephants rear end when looking at the car. Probably still getting one though 😆

[@cosminsil]

I like the little car and I want to buy one for my wife. However, I saw different reviews and some cars have the Vitara/SX4 infotainment system and others (like this one) has this horrible aftermarket screen. I wonder why?! Great review! Thanks!

[@nijasty]

cos Suzuki will be selling the Ignis with the Vitara/SX4 Sat Nav in a few months. It's not available at launch in UK.

[@andrewchidgey1253]

Tommy .Love you

[@sbomorse]

Love everything about it apart from the hideous rear end! I'd still rather have the Panda Cross.

[@Deadtired83]

Rear is indeed a bit nasty one. But I actually kind of like the front of this car and it is surprisingly comfortable to drive for such a small car. At least with soft all season tires. :)

[@sonofwilliamchris]

"it doesn't skimp on quirkiness, it has these handles on the doors..." sorry I laughed!

[@abcbcde9985]

How is the Ignis off road? Will it get me home in the snow?

[@uncutfishing]

As usual, the safe answer would be "It depends". But I'd suspect if this car gets stuck on a snowy road, then majority of similar or larger AWD cars would get stuck in there as well. It's got narrow tyres, which should cut through the snow well to reach the hard surface. Clearance is allright, but some bigger cars will have more. Clearance is a must in order not to "float onto" a thicker layer of snow, when all of the sudden none of the wheels are touching the ground and you have to wait for the snow under the engine compartment to melt :) However, after driving full-time AWD Imprezas for 14 years, I must say that it's tyres that are the most important on a slippery road (ice or wet). I'd say an AWD with summer or even universal tyres will loose out to a FWD on winter ones (given that the clearance is identical). However, I personally am switching to this Ignis (smaller and much more fuel efficient than Subarus) and do expect better grip on mud and snow than any similar FWD car can offer, even though this car is on-demand AWD (and it has no 4x4 or locked differential option). On the other hand, vast majority of modern AWD cars are not full-time AWD.

[@vaishalinimje39]

which car is good suzuki swift or suzuki ignis...pls tell me..v planning to take car

[@CarKeysUKOfficial]

Hi there, It depends what you're after really. The swift is a bit smaller but probably more fun but the Ignis' boxy shape helps it in terms of practicality... However is still fun to drive. Hope this helps

[@philryan7254]

Hi guys it does look quite cute but my only problem with Suzuki and I've had four of them is the engine and the gearbox engine is never powerful enough and I should always be a six speed gear ...cheers phil

[@1gokuvegeta]

the new ignis has a 1.2 89hp engine. very nippy and responsive around town and motorway

[@Mgoblagulkablong]

90 hp 4-cylinder in a sub 900kg car is more than enough.

[@soumyadeepbhunia172]

It's a small, light City car. Do you need a 6 speed in that? The gearbox is very smooth too.

[@rahulsingh-en3hv]

compare it with swift in new video

[@bramap9079]

nice lit color

[@Asad-2166]

How expensive can plastic bee

[@jccoello]

3:05 Thats so sad... seeing that on the street i would cry... not like, park and cry... just drive as far away as possible and cry :(

[@CarKeysUKOfficial]

You wouldn't join Rich for a bite to eat? Thats a shame Julio

[@Sayua-chan]

That Adidas badging, lol

[@andrewhowden5826]

how long has he been driving for,2 years !

[@CarKeysUKOfficial]

3 years, 2 months, 7 minutes and 8 seconds... what does this have to do with the Suzuki Ignis?

[@elaxel1469]

It looks like a new jimny

[@mattluxton]

This thing looks fabulous.... From the front! That rear end is. Just. Horrendous. Looks crosseyed and the body looks really narrow.

[@jq747]

1.2L aspirated? Peww. Dear Suzuki, please chuck in that excellent little 1.0L turbo and we'll talk.

[@musguelha14]

jq747 Yeah, they should make a new Ignis Sport version. The old one was cool.

[@Tonyx.yt.]

shut up, this car do 0-100 (real speed) in 10.9 seconds, is the quickest 1.2 N/A on the market since many years, and even do nice mpg

[@soumyadeepbhunia172]

N/A for us car guys 👌

[@zooks3894]

Looks much better than the fiat panda and is definitely more reliable. The Suzuki is easily the pick of the two.

[@paramsehgal5024]

iGnis

[@CosgroveNotts]

The car is overhaul naff. I'm driving one. lol

[@lukeskywalker3329]

After 4 months , I am getting 22.6k per litre or 4.5 litres per 100k on premium fuel . Either 95 or 98 . Goes great on highway , city and rough tracks . I've pimped it up ' with bikie skull masks looking backwards from the rear headrests . My 180cm frame justs swivels in and out . Firm seats Comfy and roomy for me . I wear steel capped boots to kick the arse of tailgaters whom get a surprise that I'm not a lil ol granny ( I'm a grumpy ol badass ) driving this lil ol car . And cos I do the speed limit and get over to the left when not overtaking . I am doing a public service practicing my self defence kicking the arse of these sodomising tailgaters . They have a deathwish . Though already brain dead , its fun how you fully brain damage them by kicking them in the arse . It's funny how entitled drivers of german cars are on the road . They are the worst offenders and the most gutless and effeminate . Ignis kicks arse . Good fun :)

[@GregTyson]

Gotta pay that one 💰

[@qwertinezz]

If i had to choose between the Ignis and the Panda i would pick the Suzuki Ignis purely on reliability. Fiats are known to be pretty unreliable

[@bingoberra18]

Renault Twingo

[@musclerent]

bingoberra18 Renault Twingo or Smart car is rubbish

[@Strider_JM]

I can't see why anyone would buy this.

[@mrsociable1288]

Strider that's cuz you're thick as fuck. derrr

[@Strider_JM]

Haha why thank you kind sir.

[@marius1987ism]

it's an i3 rip off