New Suzuki Ignis 2020 confirmed: May launch set for small SUV facelift

The second-generation Ignis entered Australian showrooms in January 2017, while its facelift is due in May next year.
Justin Hilliard

Head of Editorial

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Suzuki will facelift its cheap and cheerful Ignis small SUV next year, with an Australian launch set for May.

While a Suzuki Australia spokesperson confirmed the company’s plans with CarsGuide, they did not elaborate on what is specifically in store for the ‘Series 2’ Ignis or when it will first be seen.

That said, a major facelift is unlikely for the reborn, current-generation Ignis that went on sale locally in January 2017. As such, keen buyers can expect revised fascias and interior trim.

Advanced driver-assist systems could also enter the fray, with the Ignis made available with forward collision warning in other markets earlier this year, but time will tell.

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Either way, the Ignis’ 66kW/120Nm 1.2-litre naturally aspirated four-cylinder petrol engine is likely to soldier on alongside its five-speed manual gearbox and continuously variable transmission (CVT).

The Ignis is currently priced from $15,990 plus on-road costs for manual GL, rising to $16,990 for its CVT counterpart and $18,990 for the CVT-only GLX.

Ignis sales have taken a significant hit this year, with 990 examples sold to the end of October – a 19.2 per cent decrease over the same period in 2018 – which is only good enough for a 1.0 per cent share of the competitive sub-$40,000 small-SUV segment.

Justin Hilliard

Head of Editorial

Justin Hilliard’s dad chose to miss his birth because he wanted to watch Peter Brock hopefully win Bathurst, so it figures Justin grew up to have a car obsession, too – and don’t worry, his dad did turn up in time after some stern words from his mum. That said, despite loving cars and writing, Justin chose to pursue career paths that didn’t lend themselves to automotive journalism, including a Bachelor of Arts with majors in International Studies and Criminology from Monash University. He eventually ending up working as a computer technician for Apple for four years. But that car itch just could not be scratched by his chipped Volkswagen Golf R (Mk7), so he finally decided to give into the inevitable and study a Master of Journalism at Monash University at the same time. And even with the long odds, Justin was lucky enough to land a full-time job as a motoring journalist with GoAuto and GoAuto Premium soon after graduating and the rest, as they say, is history. These days, Justin happily finds himself working at CarsGuide during the biggest period of change yet for the automotive industry, which is perhaps the most exciting part of all. In case you’re wondering, Justin begrudgingly sold the Golf R (sans chip) and still has plans to buy his dream car, an E46 BMW M3 coupe (manual, of course), but he is in desperate need of a second car space – or maybe a third. You can find Justin on LinkedIn. Education Bachelor of Arts | Monash University | 2010-2013 Master of Journalism | Monash University | 2015-2017 Featured Publications GoAuto | 2017-2019 GoAuto Premium | 2017-2019 CarsGuide | 2017-present
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