Suzuki Ignis is a finalist in 2017 World Car of the Year

Suzuki is well known as the 'Small Car Expert' and is pleased to announce that the recently launched Ignis has made it as a finalist in the new Urban Car category of the 2017 World Car of The Year. The new Ignis was first launched in the Japanese domestic market, unveiled for Europe at the Paris Motor Show last autumn and went on sale in January 2017.

In addition to its stylish exterior design, the Ignis features excellent visibility, compact dimensions and a spacious cabin with ample luggage space. The development goal was to create an iconic crossover styling that is undoubtedly Suzuki. The Ignis is powered by a 89bhp 1.2-litre Dualjet petrol engine and is available with optional ALLGRIP four-wheel drive. It also offers optional Smart Hybrid Vehicle by Suzuki technology that lowers CO₂ emissions to 97g/km.

To qualify for the initial judging process, vehicles have to be less than four metres long, suitable in design for everyday use in an urban environment and also on sale in two Continents by the deadline of Spring 2017. At 3.7m in length, the Ignis mini crossover qualified for judging and is now shortlisted with just four other new cars.