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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
Suzuki Ignis vs Volvo XC40 Comparison
Suzuki Ignis
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2024 Suzuki
Ignis
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2024 Volvo
XC40
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CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv small category, between scores of 7.2 and 8.5.
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7.3
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Based on the Suzuki Ignis GLX
Based on the Volvo XC40 RECHARGE PURE ELECTRIC
Best suitable for...
City driving
Driving the family
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
32L
150 to 157 km
54L
373 to 394 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$21,490 - $25,990
$52,990 - $85,990
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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
- Just an electric Volvo XC40
- Solid base spec, Google tech
- Free servicing for five years
Misses
- Doesn't get Twin Motor's larger battery
- Additional weight can hurt urban ride
- Imminent rebadge and refresh
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)
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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 XC40 is available in the following colours:
- Black Stone solid
- Sage Green metallic (new)
- Fjord Blue metallic (new)
- Silver Dawn metallic (new)
- Bright Dusk metallic (new)
- Onyx Black metallic
- Crystal White pearl
- Fusion Red metallic
- Thunder Grey metallic
Metallic shades are a $1200 option on all petrol models, but are a no-cost option on electric models.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| MULTI POINT F/INJ | ELECTRIC, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1242 | 1969 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.2L | 0.0, 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| INLINE 4 | NOT APPLICABLE, TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | NOT APPLICABLE, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 66kW | 145kW - 300kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6000 | 4800 - 5400 | |
| Torque | ||
| 120Nm | 300Nm - 670Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 4400 | 1500 - 1800 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 12.5 | 11.3 | |
