Jeep Renegade vs Suzuki Ignis
What's the difference?

Jeep Renegade

$6,999 - $15,990

2016 price

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Suzuki Ignis

$10,990 - $20,990

2021 price

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Summary

2016 Jeep Renegade

2021 Suzuki Ignis

By Peter Anderson

By Byron Mathioudakis

Safety Rating

Engine Type

Inline 4, 2.4L

Inline 4, 1.2L

Fuel Type

Premium Unleaded Petrol

Fuel Efficiency

7.5L/100km (combined)

4.9L/100km (combined)

Seating

Likes

Tonka tough
Lots of standard inclusions
Looks the part

Striking design
Superb agility
Ease of operation

Dislikes

Iffy entertainment software
Naff interior
Vague steering

No AEB, DAB+ and telescopic steering
Stiff ride, noisy cabin
Poor EuroNCAP crash-test rating

2016 Jeep Renegade Summary

Jeep's Renegade might be late to the mini-SUV party but it comes with a pretty impressive back catalogue to suggest that this is a SUV that can cash the cheques its name can write.

The top of the range Trailhawk can write even bigger cheques than the lower models, bringing with it a range of off-road tech toys to let you really get down and dirty.

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2021 Suzuki Ignis Summary

Welcome to one of the world’s tiniest SUVs, as well as amongst Australia’s cheapest – Suzuki’s diminutive Ignis.

There’s an Aussie connection. Holden designer Peter Hughes styled the original YG Cruze based on the first (FH) Ignis of 2000, with both models sharing most components underneath; but the latter was not well received, prompting Suzuki to change tack for its reborn Swift replacement of 2004. Yet the name and concept were revived 11 years later (without GMH) for the retro-themed high-riding hatch/crossover you see here today.

The point? This quick history lesson serves to remind us how similar both Ignis generations are, as well as how devoted Suzuki is in its pursuit of owning the light SUV space.

In June 2020, a facelifted MF arrived, brandishing a revised grille, bumpers and trim to give it a chunkier appearance, along with minor spec changes.

Here we take a long look at the GLX auto.

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Deep dive comparison

2016 Jeep Renegade 2021 Suzuki Ignis

Verdict

Rugged, dependable and good off-road are the most obvious qualities of the Trailhawk. It stands out from the rest of the mini-SUVs by being able to do the S and the U with plenty of vigour.

It's just a shame that its on-road manners can't match that of its big brother, the Cherokee. Unless you're planning on proper off-roading, the Trailhawk might not be quite what you're looking for.

Verdict

With statement styling, inherent agility, excellent efficiency, proven reliability, high equipment levels and low entry pricing, the 2021 Ignis GLX is in danger of becoming a mandatory short-list proposition for people seeking fun and affordable motoring.

But undermining all that is a distinct lack of driver-assist safety tech that can’t be – and shouldn’t be – ignored. At least give buyers the option of paying more for essentials like AEB.

If Suzuki can address this shortfall, the Ignis would join its excellent Swift supermini stablemate in being a very compelling and enjoyable compact urban runabout. We hope this happens sooner rather than later.

Jeep Renegade vs Suzuki Ignis What's the difference?

Summary

Deep dive comparison

Verdict

Verdict

Jeep Renegade vs Suzuki Ignis
What's the difference?