Ignis And Swift

Le Sabre · December 31, 2010

Is there a difference in the Suzuki Ignis and the Swift.

Is the Ignis manufactured in india and does it come in A/T as well.

I guess the price must be less than the swift as well.

sudeeraj · January 16, 2011

To my knowledge, Suzuki Ignis is the name used outside Japan. In Japan it was sold as Swift SE-Z and as Chevrolet Cruze while in Australia people called it Holden Cruze. But I cannot comment on the price buddy.

carman2010 · January 16, 2011

true...in Japan it's called swift and In the US and in the EU that is called Ignis..both cars are on a same platform jointly designed by Suzuki and GM..in srilanka, swift has a good reputation..make sure if the suzuki swift is auto and center antenna(front) that got the market..a 2004 model around 17.5-18..side antenna( normally 2002,2003) around 16-16.5..

BLu3HaZe · January 16, 2011

Auto sucks, and is bad on fuel

kelum_wj · January 16, 2011

On 1/16/2011 at 4:08 PM, BLu3HaZe said:

Auto sucks, and is bad on fuel

Ive also heard that the Automatic ones are not good on fuel

BLu3HaZe · January 16, 2011

Yes they're not as good as manuals, as they have a torque converter, which wastes a lot more power meaning more fuel wasted, instead of a clutch as in a manual car which is more efficient. That's why sports/y cars have manuals only still to get the maximum power out while making the driver closer to the car while most other new econo boxes have A/T or CVT coupled to a TC, made for lazy people

SREE · January 16, 2011

On 1/16/2011 at 4:17 PM, kelum_wj said:

Ive also heard that the Automatic ones are not good on fuel

But very hard to find swift 2004/05 with manual transmission!!!

BLu3HaZe · January 16, 2011

True, hard to find but worth if found. I did for 18.65 after going through a mass of auto's.

As for OPs question, Ignis wasn't made in India afaik, and the older model wasn't in any case.

kelum_wj · January 17, 2011

On 1/16/2011 at 4:46 PM, SREE said:

But very hard to find swift 2004/05 with manual transmission!!!

Yup.Most of them were recondition vehicles and most came with Automatic boxes.The Ignis Sports comes with a Manual box

MAS · January 17, 2011

On 1/16/2011 at 4:08 PM, BLu3HaZe said:

Auto sucks, and is bad on fuel

I had a 2005 model with auto box for almost 3 years. I got 10km/ltr in Colombo and 15km/ltr long distance travel.

BLu3HaZe · January 17, 2011

A manual does better, the one we have does around 12km/l now and that's with the hills and not so economical driving, being quite a light car. Haven't been able to check outstation yet. Besides, it's more fun

Edited January 17, 2011 by BLu3HaZe

thusithasam · January 17, 2011

I got Suzuki Swift ZC71S,A/T,2008,1240cc, with 17" wheels. it came with adjustable KYB shocks. It does around 12.5 city with a/c. but did not go long trip. This engine also same like Ignis?

What is the fuel consumption of this vehicle? how can I check transmition fluid of this vehicle. I couldn't find dipstick (for check A/T fluid). How I know this is A/T or CVT?

Edited January 17, 2011 by thusithasam

The Don · January 17, 2011

On a general note do manuals still have a market in SL ? As there are plenty of manuals that can be imported and their value would be less as the duty and CIF would be less, but the last time I checked dealers no longer import them as they fear there is no demand for them. What do you guys think ?

heavyD · January 17, 2011

On 1/17/2011 at 10:11 AM, The Don said:

On a general note do manuals still have a market in SL ? As there are plenty of manuals that can be imported and their value would be less as the duty and CIF would be less, but the last time I checked dealers no longer import them as they fear there is no demand for them. What do you guys think ?

No I guess. These cars aren't driven by people who like to drive. They just wanna get to where they're going with the minimum of fuss. A clutch and a gear lever is too much for most people I suppose.

BLu3HaZe · January 17, 2011

Around Colombo, the market is pretty bleak for manuals due to traffic etc. IMO, but in Kandy it's still existing in a small way according to some car dealers (that's what they said when I asked about too many auto vehicles being present) but as mainly importers are in Col, that they don't get any manuals here also.

kalana · January 17, 2011

well i got a manual... ya it does well on fuel.. around 10-11 in colombo with A.C (in reality) and does more than 15 in outstation

BLu3HaZe · January 17, 2011

Speaking of F/C, a friend had removed the rear seats as only he used it, and also chucked out the spare wheel (hoping he'd not get a puncture, and luckily never did upto now), had a quite obvious effect on acceleration and fuel consumption.

Edited January 17, 2011 by BLu3HaZe

Hani · January 17, 2011

On 1/17/2011 at 12:04 PM, royalkalana said:

well i got a manual... ya it does well on fuel.. around 10-11 in colombo with A.C (in reality) and does more than 15 in outstation

pls let me know whats the model ZC11S or ZC71S?