The coronavirus pandemic had put a pin in
the launch of the 2021 Suzuki Ignis in Europe, but the versatile city car is
finally on sale in the United Kingdom, half a year after it was unveiled. Three
grades, dubbed the SZ3, SZ-T and SZ5, are up for grabs, with pricing starting
at £ 13,999 (US$ 18,293). Standard gear consists of 15-inch wheels, LED headlamps,
air conditioning, DAB radio with Bluetooth, rear privacy glass and body-colored
side mirror caps.
The SZ-T adds 16-inch alloys, roof rails,
wheel arch extensions, infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto,
and reversing camera, as well as four-seat capacity (five seats in the SZ3)
with sliding rear seats. The SZ5 brings climate control, sat-nav, rear electric
windows, front fog lamps, keyless entry&go, lane departure warning, weaving
alert and dual camera brake support.
Power comes from the new 1.2-liter engine
that produces 82 HP and 107 Nm of torque. The
integrated starter generator adds 3 HP and 50 Nm,
with a 10 Ah lithium-ion battery also on deck. Standard front-wheel drive
models have a manual transmission, whereas the CVT is available as an option.
The company’s AllGrip four-wheel drive
system can be specified to the range-topping SZ5 model and works in conjunction
with the stick shift. The system includes Grip Control that activates on
slippery surfaces at speeds of less than 29 km/h and Hill Descent
Control that can be switched on by the driver when the car is traveling on an
incline at under 24 km/h in first or second gear.
This version of the facelifted Ignis
returns 51.9 mpg UK (43.2 mpg US / 5.4 l/100 km) and emits 123 g/km of CO2
combined in the WLTP cycle. The FWD manual models have an average fuel
consumption of 55.7 mpg UK (46.4 mpg US / 5.1 l/100 km) and CO2 emissions of
114 g/km.
In the styling department, the trapezoidal
garnishes for the bumpers and the new grille are part of the mid-cycle refresh,
along with the Tough Khaki Pearl Metallic, Rush Yellow Metallic and Caravan
Ivory Pearl Metallic paint finishes. Inside, ithe 2021 Ignis features an
upgraded infotainment system and new instrument cluster, as well as Lazuli
Medium Blue Pearl and Medium Grey Metallic accent colors.
