Suzuki Ignis Compact Crossover Debuts at 2015 Tokyo Motor Show

The compact-crossover, which was first introduced to the world as the Suzuki iM4 concept, will be the Japanese carmaker's first product in the segment.

By Kritika Sethi

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Published on October 28, 2015

Highlights

Suzuki Ignis finally made its debut at the 2015 Tokyo Motor Show today. The compact-crossover, which was first introduced to the world as the Suzuki iM4 concept, will be the Japanese carmaker's first product in the segment. Though the company hasn't revealed much about the car, it says the Suzuki Ignis offers "high eye point and plenty of ground clearance ensure day to day convenience". Also Read: Top 10 Cars and Concepts at the 2015 Tokyo Motor Show Talking about the Ignis, Suzuki further adds, "a compact, visually striking body and a simple, highly practical interior design highlight the IGNIS's credentials in the compact crossover genre." With that being said, reports claim the Suzuki Ignis houses a 1.2-litre DualJet petrol unit with Smart Hybrid Vehicle by Suzuki (SHVS) technology under the hood and is mated to a CVT (continuously variable transmission) gearbox. Furthermore, the compact-crossover also gets the option of a 4WD layout while a FWD layout will be standard. Also Read: Suzuki Ignis Compact Crossover Revealed In terms of design, the Suzuki Ignis gets a comparatively large single-slat grille with integrated projector head-lamps and chrome surround, and flared wheel-arches. The Ignis is 3679mm long, 1579mm high and 1478mm wide, which makes it suitable for the Japanese "Kei" car category. Suzuki Ignis Dimensions: Length: 3,679mm Height: 1,579mm Width: 1,478mm