7.3
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
Suzuki Ignis vs Mercedes-Benz EQB Comparison
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Based on the Suzuki Ignis GLX
Based on the Mercedes-Benz EQB 350 4MATIC
Best suitable for...
City driving
Driving the familyFuel Efficiency
32L
150 to 157 km
NA
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$21,490 - $25,990
$87,734 - $106,155
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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
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Added punch, grip of dual-motor drivetrain...
- ... while remaining comfortable and refined
- Retains the GLB's spacious cabin
Misses
- No seven-seat option in this spec
- Real-world driving range isn't enough
- Very pricey, off the pace in several metrics
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)
- AMG Leather - Black (+$1,900)
- Interior Wood Trim (+$600)
- Interior Wood Trim - Alternate Pricing (+$300)
- Magno Paint (+$3,300)
- Mercedes-Benz Wallbox Gen 1.5 - Type 2 AC (+$1,709)
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.
Polar White and Night Black are the standard exterior colours, with the following optional:
- Denim Blue metallic
- Rosé Gold metallic
- Digital White metallic
- Iridium Silver metallic
- Mountain Grey metallic
- Cosmos Black metallic
- Manufaktur Mountain Grey Magno
The EQB 250 and EQB 350 comes standard with black interiors, though a Macchiato Beige/black interior is optional on the EQB 250, while Edition 1 models come with a Neva Grey and Cyber Cut blue interior.
Spiral-look interior trim elements are standard, with open-pore wood tri moptional
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Specs
| Type | ||
| MULTI POINT F/INJ | ELECTRIC | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1242 | - | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.2L | 0.0 | |
| Induction | ||
| INLINE 4 | NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | - | |
| Power | ||
| 66kW | 140kW - 215kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6000 | - | |
| Torque | ||
| 120Nm | 385Nm - 520Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 4400 | - | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 12.5 | - | |
