What is it that one asks of a city car? Be small and flexible to move comfortably in the chaos of traffic? To be financial; Be Hardy to lasts over time the torture of the Greek roads and the daily commute? To be comfortable? Be cheap?
Reply positive, to the above questions, gives the Suzuki with the Ignis. The model that reminiscent of the Kei cars, either you like it visually, or not, you have to admit that it's the definition of utility car for this "jungle" we live in. Check it out. Just look at it. Tall as an SUV (180 mm distance from the ground), seems ready to take on the water holes and puddles, narrow to move with ease in the crowded streets of the city and compacta even in the length (3.700 mm) will have no difficulty in finding a place to park.
But enough is enough appearances. By being? The Ignis of the test is our front-wheel drive and wears the four-cylinder 1.200 Engine petrol DualJet with power 90 horsepower and torque 120 Nm. With the Weight of being limited to the just 810 pounds, the Ignis is as much as snappy you can imagine. It does the sprint from a stop at the 100 h.p.h. at 12.2 seconds, whereas, whatever your relationship to the exact five box, it will accelerate willingly. Η consumption is located... lower than you expected, as the Suzuki gives 4.6 litres/100 km and we moved at about 5.
At inside, things are modern, minimalist and welcoming. Η two-tone and sporty steering wheel give the pleasant visual feeling to the driver who will easily find the ideal for him although the steering wheel is only height adjustable, and the passengers. Dominated by the hard plastics, which are... it's more than obvious that they are of high quality, they have good fit and are made for to withstand in time. Η ergonomics is very good and the controls easily to learn about them. In the middle of the board is the infotainment, the touch screen of the Pioneer multimedia system, which does not follow the usability of the rest of the car and should be faster.
The spaces are plentiful, by compartments and small storage areas be everywhere for your change, mobile phone, coffee, water and anything else you might... carry, while conveniently are things and for the back passengers. Two adults will not face any problem with knees and head. The trunk of the 267 litres is more than enough, while the highlights include the fact that the rear seat is sliding and reclining.
But how is it in the street? As you might expect, in addition to civilised, quiet and economical engine, the Ignis has pleasant character and it is particularly pleasant, but also and above all very flexible. Easy to drive, the Ignis has as a "weapon", beyond the dimensions, the light steering wheel that cuts quite a bit and the little turning circle at 9,4 metres -despite the bad reset-, resulting in moves with ease in the alleys.
The increased height of the and the regulation of posts mitigate the evils
texts of the Greek pavement, although there is a dry reaction
in the transverse anomalies, but the rolling quality is good.
The Ignis is economical, comfortable and fast. How it reacts when pressed? Surprisingly for such a small and light car, the Ignis leaves a sense of robustness when travelling on the motorway, or when called to move quickly. The inclinations remain in reasonable levels, while the downward trends will come progressively, only if the driver overdoes it and deliberately crosses the limits his. The brakes (front discs, rear drum) immobilize satisfactorily the vehicle, although they could have had a better feel.
In conclusion, judging the Ignis as a city car, you are obliged to simply to take off your hat Suzuki...
