The Ignis made its debut at the Tokyo Motor Show with a 1.25-liter DualJet petrol engine with the SHVS (Smart Hybrid Vehicle by Suzuki) technology. Paired to a CVT, the Ignis was shown with a 4WD system, though a standard front-wheel drive layout will be seen on the ‘compact crossover’.
Kumataki said that the Ignis is based on Suzuki’s new platform which increases stiffness by 30 % and reduces weight by 15 %. It is to be noted that the recently-launched Baleno rides on Suzuki’s all-new platform as well, and is 100 kg lighter than the Swift which is both smaller, and less equipped in comparison.
The Suzuki Ignis measures 3,700 mm in length, 1,660 mm in width, and 1,595 mm in height. The exterior of the Ignis is characterized by LED daytime running lights, projector headlights, alloy wheels, Baleno-esque wing mirrors and chrome enclosed foglights.
