Suzuki Ignis (2003 – 2007) Review

Suzuki Ignis (2003 – 2007) At A Glance

2/5

+Perky chain cam engines, good build quality, decent cabin space. High off ground. 4x4 useful cheap transport in rural locations.

-Unsettled ride. Auto is available on front-wheel-drive models only.

On average it achieves 98% of the official MPG figure

Suzuki Ignis (2003 – 2007) models and specs

Dimensions
Length 3770 mm
Width 1605 mm
Height 1605 mm
Wheelbase 2360 mm
Miscellaneous
Kerb Weight 1030–1085 kg
Boot Space 526–1002 L
Warranty 3 years / 60000 miles
Servicing 9000 miles
Costs
List Price £7,749–£9,699
Insurance Groups -
Road Tax Bands G–H
Official MPG 39.2–43.5 mpg
Euro NCAP Safety Ratings
Adult -
Child -
Pedestrian -
Overall -

On sale until February 2008

Hatchback
Version List Price MPG 0-62
1.3 GL VVT 5dr £7,749 43.5 mpg 11.1 s
1.5 GL VVT 5dr Auto £8,999 - -

On sale until February 2006

Hatchback
Version List Price MPG 0-62
1.5 GLX VVT 4Grip 5dr £9,699 39.2 mpg 11.0 s

Model History

January 0001

Second generation 5-door Ignis now 3,770mm long by 1,605mm wide and 1,605mm high.

1,326cc chain cam 69kW (92bhp), 118Nm (87 lb ft) torque does 99mph, 0-60 in 10.8 seconds, 43.5mpg combined, emits 154g/km CO2. 1,490cc chain cam 73kW (98bhp), 133Nm (98 lb ft) torque does 103mph, 0-60 in 10.7 seconds, 39.2mpg combines, emits 172g/km CO2 and 174g/km 4GRIP four wheel drive. Both engines Euro 4.

4-speed auto option for 1.5. High ride liked by elderly. Five three point seatbelts. Standard radio/CD. Electric PAS. ABS with EBD.

Luggage area 665mm long x 1,119mm wide holds 526 litres and expands to 1,002 litres with rear seats folded. Weighs 955 - 1,010kg.

Prices: 1.3 manual £7,953; 1.5 4GRIP manual (four wheel drive) £8,953 (Cheapest 4x4 in UK); 1.5 2wd auto £8,953. 3 year 60,000 mile warranty and 6 year no perforation warranty. All Suzukis with standard radio/CD player, driver and passenger airbags and ABS with EBD from April 2004.

What to watch out for

01-01-0001:

Automatic transmissions prone to failure and cost £3,650 to replace.

Four wheel drive transmission prone to failure if run on different size tyres front to back. This confuses the system which can engage 4WD and diff lock at speed on tarmac and leads to self destruction of the transmission. Costs £3,450 to replace.

What does the Suzuki Ignis (2003 – 2007) cost?