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Ignis Mk. I

The Ignis was originally manufactured as a five-door hatchback, powered by a new generation of Suzuki straight-4 gasoline engines, the M family. This family featured DOHC, four valves per cylinder and variable valve timing. Displacement ranged from 1.3 to 1.5 L, and power going from 89 to 110 PS JIS (65 to 81 kW). Only the 1.3 L, detuned to 83 PS (61 kW) was available in export markets. The standard transmission is the usual five-speed manual, with a four-speed automatic gearbox. The vehicle is available with either front or four-wheel drive, although the 4WD/auto combination was limited to the Japanese market, as it was incompatible with European emissions regulations. Cars can come in a large variety of different body styles. ... Peugeot 306 hatchback, with the hatch lifted and the parcel shelf tilted for access Not a hatchback: a fastback shape like this 2004 Bentley Continental GT can be confused with a true hatchback Hatchback is a term describing an automobile design, consisting of a passenger cabin with an integrated cargo... Peugeot 306 hatchback, with the hatch lifted and the parcel shelf tilted for access Not a hatchback: a fastback shape like this 2004 Bentley Continental GT can be confused with a true hatchback Hatchback is a term describing an automobile design, consisting of a passenger cabin with an integrated cargo... The M family is a line of automobile engines from Suzuki. ... A double overhead cam (also called a dual overhead cam, DOHC, or twincam) engine is a type of internal combustion engine where the camshafts that operate the intake and exhaust valves are mounted above the cylinders, and where there are separate camshafts for inlet and exhaust valves. ... In automotive engineering, an engine is referred to as multi-valve (or multivalve) when it has more than two valves. ... Variable valve timing, or VVT, is a generic term for an automobile piston engine technology. ... Japanese Industrial Standards (JIS) specifies the standards used for industrial activities in Japan. ... An automatic transmission is an automobile gearbox that can change gear ratios automatically as the car or truck moves, thus freeing the driver from having to shift gears manually. ... Front-wheel drive is the most common form of engine/transmission layout used in modern passenger cars, where the engine drives the front wheels. ... This article is missing citation of sources. ...

The Suzuki Ignis is now sold in Japan as the Swift SE-Z, as well as the badge-engineered Chevrolet Cruze. This commercial designation is used in most of South Asia, while in Australia the car sold by General Motors as the Holden Cruze, only with the 1.5 L and standard 4WD. In Europe, due to an agreement with Subaru, the car was also sold as the Subaru Justy, as happened previously with the Swift. Like the Holden version, the Justy is available with standard 4WD only. Badge engineering is a term that describes the rebadging of one model of car as another. ... General Motors Corporation (NYSE: GM), also known as GM, is an American automobile maker with worldwide operations and brands including Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, GMC, Holden, Hummer, Opel, Pontiac, Saturn, Saab and Vauxhall. ... The Holden Cruze, also called the Chevrolet Cruze is a compact SUV, and is based on a four wheel drive version of the Suzuki Ignis. ... For other uses, see Subaru (disambiguation). ... The Subaru Justy is a Subaru subcompact hatchback automobile in production since 1984. ...

Ignis Sport

A shorter three-door version, with redesigned bumpers, was introduced in 2000, named Swift Sport in Japan and Ignis Sport in Europe. The Ignis Sport used the same 1.5 L as the regular Ignis, but with power increased to 115 PS (85 kW). The engine was slightly detuned for the European market, to 109 PS (80 kW). The car featured a number of modifications, including lowered chassis, firmer suspension, close ratio gear box and tuned exhaust. Recaro sport seats are included in the cabin, as well as metallic pedals, white instrument cluster and carbon effect panels to increase its sporty appeal. The Ignis Sport went out of production in 2005. The front suspension components of a Ford Model T. Suspension is the term given to the system of springs, shock absorbers and linkages that connects a vehicle to its wheels. ... Recaro is a German company based in Kirchheim unter Teck in the vicinity of Stuttgart, well known for their bucket seats and commonly contracted to produce upgraded racing style seats for all the sporty cars built by the Volkswagen Group as well as many other manufacturers. ...

Ignis Mk. II

In 2004, Suzuki Europe introduced the second generation of the Ignis. This version is manufactured by Suzuki's Hungarian plant Magyar Suzuki specifically for the European market, and is not available in Japan. The Ignis Mk. II was enlarged by 150 mm (6 in) in length, to improve interior room and luggage space. It was also restyled, adopting a crossover look between a tall hatchback and a sport utility vehicle, and the three-door body was dropped. The 1.3 L is now more powerful, 92 PS (68 kW), while the 1.5 L was detuned to 99 PS (73 kW). 4WD is only available on the bigger engine. In 2005, a Diesel version became available, powered by Fiat's Multijet engine. The Holden Cruze, also called the Chevrolet Cruze is a compact SUV, and is based on a four wheel drive version of the Suzuki Ignis. ... Cars can come in a large variety of different body styles. ... The Subaru Justy is a Subaru subcompact hatchback automobile in production since 1984. ... A fourth-generation (2006-) Ford Explorer, the best-selling mid-size SUV in the United States. ... Fiat S.p. ... JTD is Fiats term for its turbocharged diesel engines. ...

Chevrolet and Holden badged models retain the previous Ignis' dimensions, look and powerplants, but the European Subaru Justy is now built on the new model's platform.

External links

• Used Car Safety Ratings - Suzuki Ignis