Suzuki Ignis

The Suzuki Ignis is a subcompact crossover SUV produced by Suzuki Motor Corporation, a Japanese multinational corporation headquartered in Hamamatsu, Japan. The Ignis was first introduced in 2000 as a subcompact car, replacing the Suzuki Cultus, and later reintroduced in 2016 as a crossover-styled city car. The name 'Ignis' is derived from the Latin word for 'fire'.

The first generation of the Ignis (2000–2008) was available in three- and five-door hatchback configurations, powered by Suzuki's inline-four petrol engines, including 1.3-litre (M13A) and 1.5-litre (M15A) variants. The second generation (2016–present) features a 1.25-litre K12C inline-four engine, available in both standard petrol and mild hybrid versions, with a 3Ah lithium-ion battery placed under the front passenger seat to store energy. The hybrid version incorporates an idle stop function operated via the Integrated Starter Generator (ISG).

The Ignis has been sold under various names globally, notably as the Suzuki Swift in some markets. In Europe and Australasia, the Cultus-based Swift was replaced by the Ignis, while Japanese models retained the 'Swift' name. Additionally, due to a venture project between General Motors (GM) and Suzuki, the Ignis formed the basis of the Chevrolet Cruze, sold throughout Japan as a Chevrolet and in Australasian markets as the Holden Cruze. From 2003, Suzuki of Europe adopted a lengthened version of the Cruze as the Suzuki Ignis, representing a facelift of the original model. In the same year, Subaru adopted the car as the Subaru G3X Justy, exclusive to Europe.

As of 2025, Suzuki Motor Corporation continues to manufacture and sell the Ignis, with production facilities in multiple countries, including Japan, India, and Hungary. The company remains headquartered in Japan and is the ultimate owner of the Suzuki Ignis brand.