Suzuki Ignis review

As we’ve already covered, the Ignis is not going to cost much to run, or to buy. At the moment there are only two versions to choose from SZ-T (£16,249) and SZ5 (£17,249), with the all-wheel drive only applicable to the SZ5 for a grand. And the auto option is also £1,000, so that’s nice and simple. They all get the same engine and hybrid tech, with the base car getting 16-inch alloys, roof rails, side mouldings and chunky wheelarches, LED lights and bluetooth, plus the four individual seats and sliding rears and Apple CarPlay/Android Auto. 

The bigger-spec car adds ‘Dual camera brake support’, less basic air-con and stuff like Keyless entry and start. You can also add various packs, but again they won’t break the bank. The £629 Colour Pack, for example, adds some funky red decals, the Adventure Pack is a set of boot liners, there’s a little rear spoiler for £420, and you can have stuff like a tow bar. For really small trailers. 

It’s hilariously fuel efficient, and if you’re not cracking 50mpg, you’re driving it like a hooligan.

The standard warranty is a three-year, 60,000 mile package, and Suzuki is offering competitive service packages to heap on the peace of mind, plus two years’ free servicing. It feels solidly put together and tough. On a PCP from Suzuki, you’re looking at three grand down and 49 months of just over £200, with a £6,754 balloon payment at the end. Hire purchase is more like £265 a month over 60 months, but there are better finance deals out there if you’re willing to shop around.