IS SOMETHING MISSING?
Suzuki has dropped the Baleno and Celerio from its line-up and, if you like the look of the little Jimny 4x4, then sorry to tell you that there are no plans to offi cially sell it in Ireland.
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OUR PICK OF THE RANGE Swift Sport
Suzuki Swift
There’s a certain charm to the friendly face of the Suzuki Swift that makes it stand out in the small hatchback market. Suzuki has a strong reputation for building aff ordable, sensible and quite reliable small cars, and the Swift is no diff erent. Some may see the Swift as an underdog in the supermini segment, but it does come generously equipped and is every bit as good to drive as many of its more expensive rivals. The 1.0-litre petrol engine gets assistance from a mild hybrid system that helps to reduce emissions and benefi t fuel economy. To keep the keener driver satisfi ed, there is the Swift Sport, which gets a turbocharged 1.4-litre petrol engine with 140hp. This version is a lot of fun to drive even though it doesn’t have as much performance as some of the genuine hot hatches like the Polo GTI and Fiesta ST. If you fancy the looks but need to stay sensible, there’s the Swift Attitude, which combines the style of the Sport with a more sedate 1.2-litre engine.
OUR PICK OF THE RANGE Ignis SZ-T
OUR PICK OF THE RANGE SX4 S-Cross SZ-T
Suzuki Ignis
The Suzuki Ignis is a compact crossover that is totally unique thanks to its neat proportions and characterful design. It looks like nothing else it goes up against, and we commend Suzuki for being so diff erent. True to Japanese engineering, the Ignis does an excellent job of maximising space and its interior features bright colours and Suzuki’s large touchscreen infotainment display. The 1.2-litre Dualjet petrol engine is available with an automatic gearbox, but sticking with the fi ve-speed manual is better. With the Ignis tipping the scales at just over 800kg, it feels genuinely nippy around town. The only time the diminutive Suzuki’s low weight goes against it is at higher speeds on the motorway where it doesn’t feel quite as planted as larger cars usually do. Numerous colour combinations and customisation options make the Ignis even more desirable, proving that small cars don’t have to be boring.
Suzuki SX-4 S-Cross
With the Vitara seeming to take care of things in the C-SUV segment, it may seem as if Suzuki is doubling up its eff orts with the SX4 S-Cross. At fi rst glance, it appears to be only marginally bigger and doesn’t have the same array of exterior customisation options and colours. The chunky styling of the Vitara gives it more of an SUV-look than the SX-4, which seems more like a crossover. Added to that is just one engine in the form of a 1.0-litre turbocharged petrol unit with a fi ve-speed manual front-wheel-drive transmission. The prospect of known reliability, reasonable amounts of standard equipment and a comfortable driving experience make this a sensible choice, even if it does lack the outright desirability of better-known rivals such as the Nissan Qashqai or SEAT Ateca.
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