Suzuki Australia has launched a brand new flagship model of its least expensive automobile that foreshadows a rollout of customized blacked-out variants throughout the model’s wider vary.
The Suzuki Ignis Shadow is technically the second mannequin to obtain the blacked-out Shadow remedy, following the Baleno Shadow particular version designed to ship off the favored mild hatchback in Australia.
In contrast to the Baleno Shadow, the Ignis Shadow is a everlasting mannequin. Buyer deliveries are beginning imminently.
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Suzuki Australia normal supervisor Michael Pachota mentioned the Ignis Shadow is the primary within the line of a wider vary of everlasting Shadow fashions. A Swift Shadow and Vitara Shadow will observe at a later date.
The Ignis Shadow is predicated on the top-of-the-range GLX variant and provides a black roof spoiler, black aspect decals, and a Shadow badge. These options are all added domestically.
The blacked-out Ignis Shadow is priced from $27,990 drive-away, which is $1500 dearer than the GLX.
Energy nonetheless comes from a 1.2-liter naturally aspirated four-cylinder engine producing 66kW of energy and 120Nm of torque. That is despatched to the entrance wheels solely by way of a repeatedly variable transmission (CVT).
The Ignis Shadow is offered with each exterior paint coloration possibility in addition to Tremendous Black Pearl. Each coloration in addition to Pure White Pearl prices an extra $595.
This second-generation Ignis first made it to Australian shores in late 2016 and acquired a mid-life replace in 2020.
The ‘Collection II’ replace was centered round beauty adjustments to the Ignis and didn’t carry any further security equipment, nor did it carry the mild-hybrid powertrains supplied in Europe.
Trying older now amongst its rivals, the Ignis does not supply autonomous emergency braking (AEB) on any of the variants. Its now-defunct Suzuki Baleno sibling was the identical.
As beforehand reported, Suzuki revealed the Baleno-based Fronx small SUV which is confirmed to be coming to Australia. It’s understood to be launched in early 2024.
Measuring in at 3995mm lengthy, the Fronx slots between the Ignis and Vitara, and can compete in opposition to the likes of the Hyundai Venue, Kia Stonic, Toyota Yaris Cross.
Pricing for the 2023 Suzuki Ignis vary is as follows:
- 2023 Suzuki Ignis GL handbook: $23,490
- 2023 Suzuki Ignis GL automated: $24,490
- 2023 Suzuki Ignis GLX: $26,490
- 2023 Suzuki Ignis Shadow: $27,990
All costs are drive-away.
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