New Ignis parked up at my work.

by "Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell." (oppisitelock)
Published 01/27/2017 at 07:24

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I’m a fan, need to test drive one. Exact sort of thing I would own.

Replies (22)

"boredalways" (boredalway666)
01/27/2017 at 07:39, STARS: 3

I was just watching the review last night. Seems like a great runabout. Too bad we won’t get it in the States.

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"random001" (random001)
01/27/2017 at 07:42, STARS: 1

It’s ok, they’re going to jack it up 2" and add some plastic cladding, call it a crossover, and sell it here, right?

"bhtooefr" (bhtooefr)
01/27/2017 at 07:44, STARS: 2

Probably not, the entire Suzuki car brand did pull out of the US, and doesn’t AFAIK have any partners with a US presence.

"RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars" (rallydarkstrike)
01/27/2017 at 07:49, STARS: 1

I really wish Suzuki had held on here in North America...they were just starting to find their groove here again with the Kizashi when they pulled out....too late it seemed, as by then nobody would buy them, but the Kizashi was a very nice car. The Ignis is the type of little ride I’d be happy tearing around in! :)

"random001" (random001)
01/27/2017 at 07:51, STARS: 0

I know. You missed the part about only being able to sell it in the US if they made it a “crossover” though...

"CalzoneGolem" (calzonegolem)
01/27/2017 at 07:54, STARS: 1

Looks like a Kia Soul’s cooler younger brother.

"Captain of the Enterprise" (justanotherdayinparadise)
01/27/2017 at 08:04, STARS: 1

I like it

"Chinny Raccoon" (chinnyraccoon)
01/27/2017 at 08:05, STARS: 1

Well it already is available with 4WD, so it’s halfway there. It is tiny by US standards though.

"Chinny Raccoon" (chinnyraccoon)
01/27/2017 at 08:08, STARS: 2

All it needs is the Boosterjet engine, close ratio gearbox, Recaros and some loose fitting plastic cladding and we can have an Ignis Sport again. Lighter than the Swift, 110-120HP should be perfect.

"Steve in Manhattan" (blogenfreude01)
01/27/2017 at 08:22, STARS: 0

Cheap and reliable ... why would anyone here want one?

"BvdV - The Dutch Engineer" (dutchengineer)
01/27/2017 at 08:30, STARS: 0

Normally I’m not really attracted to Suzukis, but this one caught my eye too. And it’s available as an all wheel drive mild hybrid, which is a bit rare for a A segment car.

"Vicente Esteve" (vicente-esteve)
01/27/2017 at 09:16, STARS: 1

It seems that Mexico will be getting it too

"HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles" (hondasfordsvolvo)
01/27/2017 at 10:28, STARS: 1

I’m pretty sure that would be an easy sell to my wife.

"Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell." (oppisitelock)
01/27/2017 at 12:57, STARS: 0

I think even if suzuki had a presence there, they probably wouldn’t have offered it. Pictures dont capture how small it actually is.

"Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell." (oppisitelock)
01/27/2017 at 12:58, STARS: 0

I would buy that in a heart beat. No joke.

"Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell." (oppisitelock)
01/27/2017 at 12:59, STARS: 0

I spend most of my time laughing at suzukis recent offerings like the Celery. I was genuinely surprised when this thing popped up.

"Tapas" (tapas)
01/27/2017 at 13:23, STARS: 1

Here’s the Ignis that’s sold in India. Just took these pics today :)

"BvdV - The Dutch Engineer" (dutchengineer)
01/27/2017 at 13:28, STARS: 0

Yeah I was kinda surprised too. I had seen the iM-4 concept at the Geneva motorshow, but I almost paid no attention to it since I was tired, and didn’t expect Suzuki to sell something like that anyway.

Seems like I was wrong, as it was really quite close to the production car.

"Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell." (oppisitelock)
01/27/2017 at 14:39, STARS: 0

Man it really suits that colour.

"Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell." (oppisitelock)
01/27/2017 at 14:54, STARS: 1

Yeah they at least took some risks with it. Im seriously considering making one my next car in a year or two. Ill have money for a new car in the near future and I drive a lot. I keep thinking about a bigger diesel hot hatch, but honestly I’m concerned a quick car will get me into trouble.

"Tapas" (tapas)
01/27/2017 at 15:03, STARS: 0

It does :) Im not a big fan, but I can see why the car is appealing.

"RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars" (rallydarkstrike)
01/27/2017 at 17:32, STARS: 1

I like small and cheerful cars! :(