- Versatile interior with flat folding rear seats
- Competent ride/handling balance
- Flexible 1.5-litre engine for Ignis Sport
- Ignis Sport handles surprisingly well
- With autoamtic transmission, 1.3-litre engine only adequate
- Front seats lack lateral support
- Limited rear seat legroom
- Interior lacks sound insulation
Review: Suzuki HT.I Ignis (2000-03)
Overview
Released in October 2000, the Suzuki HT Series I (HT.I) Ignis was available as a three- or five-door hatchback (the GA and GL variants, respectively). Manufactured in Shizuoka, Japan, the front-wheel drive Ignis was powered by a 1.3-litre petrol four-cylinder engine that was mated to either a four-speed automatic or five-speed manual transmission.
The Ignis was 3615 mm long, 1595 mm wide and had a 2360 mm long wheelbase; while three door models were 1540 mm high, five door models had a 45 mm higher roofline (1585 mm). Furthermore, the Ignis had MacPherson strut front suspension and independent, three-link rear suspension.
| Body | Variant | Engine | Trans. | Peak power | Peak torque |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3dr hatch | GA | 1.3-litre petrol I4 | 4sp auto, 5sp man. |
60 kW at 6000 rpm |
106 Nm at 4500 rpm |
| 5dr hatch | GL, Limited (2002) |
Safety equipment
Standard safety equipment for the HT.I Ignis included dual front airbags and front seatbelt pretensioners.
Features: Ignis GA and GL
Standard features for the Ignis GA included a two speaker sound system with CD player, split and folding rear seats, a cargo cover, rear wiper and an immobiliser. From December 2002, air conditioning was standard across the range.
The Ignis GL was further equipped with air conditioning, remote central locking, power mirrors and front windows, a dashboard information display, a height and lumbar adjustable driver’s seat, rear seat head restraints and roof rails.
2002 Ignis Limited
In March 2002, the Ignis Limited was released. Compared to the GL, the Limited was distinguished by its 14-inch alloy wheels, body-coloured grille and metallic paint finish.
Review: Suzuki HT.II Ignis (2003-05)
Overview
Released in September 2003, the HT Series II (HT.II) Ignis introduced a revised line-up, improved equipment levels and a Sport variant. The three-door GA and five-door GL continued, but the range was expanded with a three-door Sport, powered by a 1.5-litre four-cylinder engine mated to a five-speed manual transmission. Visually, the HT.II Ignis could be identified by its new front grille, wheel caps, steering wheel and seat fabrics.
| Body | Variant | Engine | Trans. | Peak power | Peak torque |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3dr hatch | GA | 1.3-litre petrol I4 | 4sp auto, 5sp man. |
60 kW at 6000 rpm | 106 Nm at 4500 rpm |
| Sport | 1.5-litre petrol I4 | 5sp man. | 83 kW at 6400 rpm | 143 Nm at 4100 rpm | |
| 5dr hatch | GL | 1.3-litre petrol I4 | 4sp auto, 5sp man. |
60 kW at 6000 rpm | 106 Nm at 4500 rpm |
Safety equipment
Compared to their HT.I predecessors, standard safety equipment for the HT.II Ignis GL was extended to include ABS, while the Sport variant was further equipped with electronic brake force distribution.
Features: Ignis Sport
Standard features for the Ignis GA and GL were largely unchanged. Compared to the GL, however, the Sport was distinguished by its 15-inch ‘Colgate’ alloy wheels with 185/55 Yokohama Advan A-043 tyres and sports suspension, a four speaker sound system with an MP3-compatible CD player, Recaro front seats, leather-wrapped steering wheel and gearshift, mock carbon-fibre interior highlights and roof-mounted spoiler. The Sport was also fitted with a brace under the engine (for greater rigidity) and bigger brakes.
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