Other Suzuki Ignis (2000 - 2008) models:

  • Summary

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What does this car say about you?

    Very difficult to sum this up, but it's a nice car overall, in spite of its quirky appearance.

    What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

    They like it. Plenty of room in the back for 2 adults, and an overall inoffensive looking car.

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    Yes, but I'd go for the sport model for 1 reason - the 30mm lower suspension makes the cornering a lot more stable.

    What are you likely to buy next?

    Something slightly larger. My daily commute is 20 miles on A roads and the Ignis, while excellent in towns is a little awkward in high wind which proves somewhat exhausting after a while.

  • Buying experience

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Didn't buy from a dealer

    Did you buy this car new?

    No

    What price did you pay?

    £0

    When did you buy the car?

    August 2012

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    Inherited from grandparents.

    What was the dealer like?

  • Driving it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Slightly twitchy at first, but once you get used to the clutch response, it's smooth and very nippy. A little more body roll in corners than similar sized cars, but as long as you take sharp bends easily it's pretty pleasant. Very good fun in towns - the throttle response is very fast and the steering is light and accurate. It does have a tendency to slide a little on roundabouts in the wet, and wheelspinning from a standing start is common, although easier to compensate for once you are used to it.

    What's it like to park?

    A breeze. Excellent visibility, and the light steering and short wheelbase mean it's very easy to get it into event the smallest spaces.

  • Living with it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Blocked wiper nozzle, but that's resolved by removing and cleaning.

    What's most practical about your car?

    Fuel consumption - on motorways, you can do a 200 mile round trip on £12 fuel!

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    There aren't really bells and whistles any on this model, but the Clarion head unit is pretty good.