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Suzuki Ignis

Latin for fire. Junior WRC champion in 2004.12

Researched November 9, 2026 from 28 sources

At a glance

0100200
69–148 hpPower
07.515
8.9–12.8 s0–100 km/h
0100200
165–185 km/hTop speed
0150300
107–190 N·mTorque
07501,500
785–1,085 kgWeight

The coral arc spans the family, from its mildest version to its wildest.147910

Engine
Early: 1.3/1.5 L gas, 1.3 L turbodiesel; revived: 1.2 L gas/mild hybrid1
Layout
Front engine; front-wheel drive or four-wheel drive1
Gearbox
Early: 5-speed manual/4-speed auto; revived: 5-speed manual/AGS or CVT1
Built at
Early: Kosai, Japan; Esztergom, Hungary; revived: Sagara, Japan; Gurgaon, India1

The story

The Cultus replacement of 2000–2008 was reborn for 2016–2026 as a 3,700 mm city crossover, mixing SHVS mild hybrid power with optional 4WD.13

2000: The Cultus makes way20002003: Europe grows; three-door Sport arrives20032004: Andersson takes the Junior WRC crown20042015: iM-4 becomes the Ignis20152016: Japan launch brings standard SHVS · Three stars; five with Safety Pack20162017: India's NEXA debut20172020: K12D, 10Ah battery and CVT20202026: Second production era ends2026 Suzuki Cultus / Swift: 1983–2016Suzuki Cultus / SwiftSuzuki Ignis (original European series) (FH): 2000–2003FHSuzuki Ignis (lengthened European series) (MH): 2003–2008MHSuzuki SX4: 2006–Suzuki SX4Suzuki Splash / Maruti Suzuki Ritz (XB/EX): 2008–2018XB/EXSuzuki Ignis (revival) (MF): 2016–2026MF 198519901995200020052010201520202025
GenerationsBefore and afterMilestones192122
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YearWhat happened
1983–2016Suzuki Cultus / Swift
2000–2003Suzuki Ignis (original European series) (FH)
2003–2008Suzuki Ignis (lengthened European series) (MH)
2006–Suzuki SX4
2008–2018Suzuki Splash / Maruti Suzuki Ritz (XB/EX)
2016–2026Suzuki Ignis (revival) (MF)
2000The Cultus makes way
2003Europe grows; three-door Sport arrives
2004Andersson takes the Junior WRC crown
2015iM-4 becomes the Ignis
2016Japan launch brings standard SHVS
2016Three stars; five with Safety Pack
2017India's NEXA debut
2020K12D, 10Ah battery and CVT
2026Second production era ends
  1. 2000

    The Cultus makes way

    The first Ignis replaced the Cultus, offering three- and five-door hatchbacks with front-wheel drive or 4WD.1

  2. 2003

    Europe grows; three-door Sport arrives

    In Europe, a longer Hungarian-built Ignis overlapped the original three-door Sport, rated at 107 hp and quoted at 8.9 seconds to 60 mph.145

  3. 2004

    Andersson takes the Junior WRC crown

    Per-Gunnar Andersson and co-driver Jonas Andersson took the Junior WRC title; second place in the Ignis clinched the championship.2

  4. 2015

    iM-4 becomes the Ignis

    The 4WD iM-4 concept appeared at Geneva in March; the production Ignis followed at Tokyo in October.1

  5. 2016

    Japan launch brings standard SHVS

    Announced for February 18 in Japan, the new Ignis made K12C 1.2 DUALJET and SHVS standard; 4WD versions added hill-descent control.3

  6. 2016

    Three stars; five with Safety Pack

    Euro NCAP gave the standard Ignis three stars; versions with the Safety Pack scored five, with DCBS automatic emergency braking.6

  7. 2017

    India's NEXA debut

    January 13 brought the Maruti Suzuki Ignis to NEXA: 1.2 L gas with 113 Nm or 1.3 L diesel with 190 Nm, both available with AGS.7

  8. 2020

    K12D, 10Ah battery and CVT

    Europe's K12D gained electric intake VVT and piston cooling jets; the SHVS battery grew from 3Ah to 10Ah and CVT replaced AGS.18

  9. 2026

    Second production era ends

    The revived Ignis finished its 2016–2026 production run, after European marketing ended in 2024.19

Every generation

  • Suzuki Cultus / Swift
    Suzuki Cultus / Swift1983–2016
  • Suzuki Ignis (original European series)
    FH2000–2003
  • Suzuki Ignis (lengthened European series)
    MH2003–2008
  • Suzuki SX4
    Suzuki SX4
  • Suzuki Splash / Maruti Suzuki Ritz
    XB/EX2008–2018
  • Suzuki Ignis (revival)
    MF2016–2026

Power over the years

From 82 hp to 114 hp in 3 years.

050100150 20002005201020152020 hp 2000 · 82 hp · Export 1.3 M13A2003 · 69 hp · Europe 1.3 DDiS2003 · 107 hp · Europe Ignis Sport 1.5 VVT2003 · 114 hp · Japan Swift Sport 1.52016 · 90 hp · Japan K12C DUALJET2017 · 74 hp · India 1.3 DDiS diesel2017 · 82 hp · India 1.2 VVT gas2017 · 89 hp · 1.2 SZ-T2020 · 82 hp · Europe K12D Dualjet hybrid2023 · 89 hp · Australia Ignis Shadow 114 hp Japan Swift Sport 1.5 82 hp Export 1.3 M13A
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YearHorsepowerModel
200082Export 1.3 M13A
200369Europe 1.3 DDiS
2003107Europe Ignis Sport 1.5 VVT
2003114Japan Swift Sport 1.5
201690Japan K12C DUALJET
201774India 1.3 DDiS diesel
201782India 1.2 VVT gas
2017891.2 SZ-T
202082Europe K12D Dualjet hybrid
202389Australia Ignis Shadow

Versions

12 versions worth knowing, with their power.

  • Standard

    GL (UK, original body)

    2000–2003

    82 hp

  • Standard

    1.5 AWD (Europe)

    2003–2008

  • SZ3 / SZ-T / SZ5 (UK)

    Standard

    SZ3 / SZ-T / SZ5 (UK)

  • HYBRID MG / MX / MZ (Japan)

    Standard

    HYBRID MG / MX / MZ (Japan)

    2016

  • Standard

    GL / GLX (Australia)

  • Standard

    Sigma / Delta / Zeta / Alpha (Maruti)

    2017

  • Ignis Sport (Europe)

    Performance

    Ignis Sport (Europe)

    2003–2005

    107 hp

  • Special

    Radiance Edition (Maruti)

    83 hp

  • Special

    Shadow (Australia)

    2023

    89 hp

  • Special

    F Limited

    2016

  • Limited

    Adventure (UK)

    2018

  • Limited

    Iunique (Italy)

    2017

    100 built

How to spot one

Look for

  • Original Ignis: boxy hatchback body, offered with three or five doors.111
  • Revived Ignis: three embossed bars decorate the rear roof pillars.19
  • Early revived Ignis: headlights sit in a full-width rectangular grille panel.19
  • Revived Ignis: the rear side-window line kicks sharply upward into thick rear pillars.19
  • Revived Ignis: square tail lamps beside a tall hatch, with a sharply sloping rear window.19

Year by year

  1. 2003 (original body)

    Original-body cars gained clear headlight turn-signal lenses instead of amber ones, plus a revised grille insert and wheel trims.1

  2. 2003 (Europe)

    Europe gained a longer five-door body, reshaped headlights and taller tail lamps; the original three-door continued as the Sport.14920

  3. 2003 (Europe, cabin)

    A redesigned dashboard added instrument pods and extra storage to the European update.20

  4. 2020 (exterior)

    Four slots flank the Suzuki badge, replacing the honeycomb grille and chrome bar; reshaped bumpers gain silver lower inserts.18

  5. 2020 (interior)

    Blue or gunmetal gray accents and matching seat upholstery joined a redesigned black-and-white instrument cluster.8

Don’t confuse it with

  • Photo of a Suzuki Ignis
    Ignis
    Photo of a Chevrolet Cruze / Holden Cruze
    Chevrolet Cruze / Holden Cruze

    Chevrolet Cruze / Holden Cruze

    Chevrolet or Holden badges identify the relatives; the European Ignis has 145 mm more body behind the rear axle.1

  • Photo of a Suzuki Ignis
    Ignis
    Photo of a Subaru G3X Justy
    Subaru G3X Justy

    Subaru G3X Justy

    Look for Subaru badges, slightly larger fog lights, and a different grille and front bumper; the rest matches the European Ignis.1

Against its rivals

Prices

Value today $2.1K–$23.0K28

Price when newValue today
$0$10K$20K$30K 20052010201520202025 Value today: $2,100–$23,000 2003 · $16,940 · Europe Sport, approx. USD2017 · $13,650 · UK base, approx. USD2017 · $18,850 · UK Allgrip, approx. USD2018 · $15,060 · UK SZ3 list, approx. USD2018 · $18,340 · UK Adventure list, approx. USD2018 · $15,720 · UK Adventure offer, approx. USD2023 · $16,210 · AU GL manual drive-away, approx. USD
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YearPriceAmountDetail
2003Price when new$16,940Europe Sport, approx. USD
2017Price when new$13,650UK base, approx. USD
2017Price when new$18,850UK Allgrip, approx. USD
2018Price when new$15,060UK SZ3 list, approx. USD
2018Price when new$18,340UK Adventure list, approx. USD
2018Price when new$15,720UK Adventure offer, approx. USD
2023Price when new$16,210AU GL manual drive-away, approx. USD
2026Value today$2,100–$23,000

The rest of the story is in the app

The full file tells why each version matters, the legend behind the car and what to check before buying one.

  • Versions

    • Why each of the 12 versions matters

  • Legend

    • 14 stories from its legend
    • “Tajima only needed to cross the start ramp”
    • “Second in Catalunya, Junior world champions”

  • Generations

    • The story of each of the 6 generations

  • Market

    • 6 things to check before buying one
    • Where prices are heading, and why
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Sources

Every fact on this page links to the source it rests on.

See all 28 sources
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  2. Suzuki en Junior WRC ! - Journal Auto journalauto.com
  3. Global News News.2016 | Global Suzuki globalsuzuki.com
  4. Suzuki Ignis (2000-2003) mobilverzeichnis.de
  5. Suzuki Ignis Sport | Auto Express autoexpress.co.uk
  6. La nouvelle Suzuki IGNIS décroche 3 et 5 étoiles à l’Euro NCAP 2016 - Suzuki | Salle de presse presse.suzuki.fr
  7. Maruti Suzuki unveils #IGNIS – India’s First Premium Urban Compact vehicle for the Millennials marutisuzuki.com
  8. Suzuki introduces the Ignis facelift - Magyar Suzuki Zrt suzuki.hu
  9. Suzuki Ignis – Wikipedia de.wikipedia.org
  10. Suzuki Ignis review - Flyweight fun from quirky Up rival | evo evo.co.uk
  11. Suzuki Ignis vs Renault Twingo | Auto Express autoexpress.co.uk
  12. Suzuki Ignis to kickstart Shadow edition rollout | CarExpert carexpert.com.au
  13. Suzuki Ignis 1.2 Adventure – Road Test – Wheels Alive wheels-alive.co.uk
  14. Used Suzuki Ignis (MF/2nd Gen) review - ReDriven redriven.com
  15. Maruti Suzuki Ignis – Which Variant Suits You? | CarDekho.com cardekho.com
  16. Maruti Ignis car, price, Radiance Edition, mileage, nexa | Autocar India autocarindia.com
  17. スズキ株式会社　四輪製品ニュース 2016年11月16日 スズキ、小型乗用車「イグニス」の特別仕様車「Fリミテッド」を発売 suzuki.co.jp
  18. Suzuki Ignis Iunique: edizione limitata full optional - alVolante alvolante.it
  19. Maruti Ignis price, review, specifications, images | Autocar India | Autocar India autocarindia.com
  20. Czy warto kupić: używane Suzuki Ignis (od 2000 do 2007) • AutoCentrum.pl autocentrum.pl
  21. Suzuki Cultus - Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org
  22. Suzuki Splash - Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org
  23. Suzuki Wagon R+ – Wikipedia de.wikipedia.org
  24. Suzuki Ignis showcased at Tokyo Motor Show 2015 | Autocar India autocarindia.com
  25. Arai, Suzuki: «Con Ignis abbiamo creato una city-car simpatica ma anche solida e di qualità» - News - Automoto.it automoto.it
  26. SUZUKI APRC suzuki.co.jp
  27. Buying Used: (2017-2019) Maruti Suzuki Ignis | Autocar India autocarindia.com
  28. Suzuki Ignis iskustva — vodič za rabljeni Ignis u 2026. automobil.hr
  • en.wikipedia.org
  • journalauto.com
  • globalsuzuki.com
  • mobilverzeichnis.de
  • autoexpress.co.uk
  • presse.suzuki.fr
  • marutisuzuki.com
  • suzuki.hu
  • de.wikipedia.org
  • evo.co.uk
  • carexpert.com.au
  • wheels-alive.co.uk
  • redriven.com
  • cardekho.com

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