Suzuki Ignis | |
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Overview | |
Manufacturer | Suzuki |
Production | 2000–2008 2016–present |
Body and chassis | |
Class | Subcompact |
Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive or four-wheel-drive layout |
Related | Suzuki Kei |
Chronology | |
Predecessor | Suzuki Cultus |
Successor |
Suzuki Swift Suzuki SX4 |
HT51S, HT81S | |
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Overview | |
Also called | Suzuki Swift (Japan) |
Production | 2000–2006 |
Assembly | Japan: Kosai, Shizuoka |
Body and chassis | |
Body style | 3-door hatchback 5-door hatchback |
Powertrain | |
Engine | 1.3 L M13A I4 (petrol) 1.5 L M15A I4 (petrol) |
Transmission | 4-speed automatic 5-speed manual |
Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 2,360 mm (92.9 in) |
Length | 3,615 mm (142.3 in) |
Width | 1,595 mm (62.8 in) |
Height | 3-door: 1,540 mm (60.6 in) 5-door: 1,585 mm (62.4 in) |
HR51S, HR81S | |
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Overview | |
Also called |
Chevrolet Cruze Holden Cruze Subaru G3X Justy |
Production | 2001–2008 (Chevrolet) 2003–2008 (Suzuki) |
Assembly | Japan: Kosai, Shizuoka Hungary: Esztergom |
Body and chassis | |
Body style | 5-door hatchback |
Powertrain | |
Engine | 1.3 L M13A I4 (petrol) 1.5 L M15A I4 (petrol) 1.3 L DDiS I4 (diesel) |
Transmission | 4-speed automatic 5-speed manual |
Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 2,360 mm (92.9 in) |
Length | Chevrolet: 3,625 mm (142.7 in) Suzuki: 3,770 mm (148.4 in) |
Width | 1,640 mm (64.6 in) |
Height | 1,605 mm (63.2 in) |
Chronology | |
Successor |
Chevrolet/Holden Trax Subaru Trezia (G3X Justy) Chevrolet Niva (Russia) |
FF21S | |
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Overview | |
Production | 2016–present |
Assembly | Japan: Sagara, Shizuoka India : Gurgaon |
Body and chassis | |
Body style | 5-door hatchback |
Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive, or four-wheel-drive |
Related | Suzuki Baleno |
Powertrain | |
Engine | 1.2 L K12C I4 (petrol) 1.3 L I4 (diesel) |
Transmission | 5-speed manual CVT automatic |
Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 2,435 mm (95.9 in) |
Length | 3,700 mm (145.7 in) |
Width | 1,660–1,690 mm (65.4–66.5 in) |
Height | 1,595 mm (62.8 in) |
The Suzuki Ignis is a subcompact car that was produced by Suzuki between 2000 and 2008, replacing the Suzuki Cultus, and subsequently as a small crossover from 2016.
The Cultus retailed under various names globally, notably as the Suzuki Swift. While the Cultus-based Swift was replaced by the Ignis in Europe and Australasia, Japanese models were in fact badged Suzuki Swift—thus debuting the "Swift" name in that market. The word "" is Latin for "fire".
As a result of a venture project between General Motors (GM) and Suzuki, the Ignis, from 2001 also formed the basis of the Chevrolet Cruze. The Cruze sold throughout Japan as a Chevrolet, with Australasian-market versions badged Holden Cruze. From 2003, Suzuki of Europe adopted a lengthened version of the Cruze as the Suzuki Ignis—representing a facelift of the original Ignis. In the same year, Subaru adopted the car as the Subaru G3X Justy, also exclusive to Europe.
The Ignis was originally manufactured as a three- and five-door hatchback, powered by a new generation of Suzuki inline-four petrol engines, the M family. This family featured DOHC, four valves per cylinder and variable valve timing. Engines were offered in two displacements: 1.3 litres (M13A) and 1.5 litres (M15A), with power outputs of 65 kilowatts (88 PS; 87 hp) (JIS) and 81 kilowatts (110 PS; 109 hp) (JIS), respectively. Suzuki assigned the HT51S model code to the 1.3-liter model, with the 1.5-liter versions allocated the HT81S code. With exception of the Ignis Sport, Suzuki did not offer the three-door model in Japan. Likewise, the 1.5-liter engine was unavailable outside of the Ignis Sport range in export markets, with the 1.3-litre version offered being detuned to 61 kilowatts (83 PS; 82 hp). The standard transmission was a five-speed manual, with a four-speed automatic transmission optional. Both the front- and all-wheel drive layouts were tendered, although the combination of four-wheel drive and automatic transmission combination was limited to Japan as it was incompatible with European emission standards. A minor facelift came in 2003, featuring new wheel trims, a revised grille insert and clear headlamp-mounted turn signal lenses, as opposed to the amber versions fitted to the original. Production ended in 2006.