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2023 Suzuki Ignis review
The Suzuki Ignis is still Australia's cheapest SUV despite price rises. But does it make sense in up-spec GLX guise?
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William Stopford
2023 Suzuki Ignis vs 2023 Alfa Romeo Tonale Comparison
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CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv small category, between scores of 7.2 and 8.5.
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Based on the Suzuki Ignis GLX
Based on the Alfa Romeo Tonale VELOCE PHEV Q4
Best suitable for...
City driving
Driving the familyFuel Efficiency
32L
150 to 157 km
42L - 55L
63 to 308 km
Warranty
5 year
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CarExpert's Take
William Stopford
News Editor
William Stopford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Maximum cabin space, minimal footprint
- Funky styling
- Willing, thrifty powertrain
Misses
- Price has climbed considerably
- No active safety tech or ANCAP rating
- Service pricing on the higher side
Jade Credentino
Contributor
Jade Credentino drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- All the bells and whistles over the rest of the Tonale range
- Perfect for city driving without committing to EV power
- One of the only PHEV powertrains within its segment
Misses
- $19,600 more than Tonale Hybrid
- Not as punchy as specs suggest
- Fuel economy balloons past EV range
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Premium Paint (+$690)
- Two-tone Paint (+$1,190)
- Premium Paint (+$1,990)
Colours Available
he 2023 Suzuki Ignis is available in the following exterior paint colours:
- Pure White Pearl
- Burning Red Metallic
- Mineral Grey Metallic
- Super Black Pearl (excludes Shadow)
- Ivory Pearl Metallic
- Khaki Pearl Metallic
All paint colours besides Pure White Pearl costs an additional $595.
The Alfa Romeo Tonale is available in the following colours:
- Alfa White
- Alfa Red
- Alfa Black
- Vesuvio Grey Metallic
- Misano Blue Metallic
- Montreal Green Tri-Coat (Veloce only)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| MULTI POINT F/INJ | TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1242 | 1332 - 1469 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.2L | 1.5L, 1.3L | |
| Induction | ||
| INLINE 4 | TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM, SINGLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 8 - 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 66kW | 118kW - 132kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6000 | 5750 | |
| Torque | ||
| 120Nm | 240Nm - 270Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 4400 | 1500 - 1850 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 12.5 | 10.5 - 12.5 | |
