Presenting "Ignis Hybrid" by Suzuki Japan!
Assalam-o-Alaikum fellow PW's. AlhamdoLillah bought Suzuki Ignis Hybrid from Japan last month. By the Grace of Almighty, 1st Ignis Hybrid of Pakistan cleared from Karachi customs today and Insha Allah should reach Lahore in next 3-4 days Needless to say, I had to do a lot of survey and research before finally being convinced that it was the best option to go for in 2.0-2.4 Million range category. Pictures are from the auction house. Any questions regarding the car, feel free to ask and I shall try to address as per my best knowledge and ability. Main specs are:
Suzuki Ignis, MX Hybrid trim with 1.242L Dual Jet Engine and Mild Hybrid System
Transmission: CVT (option of 7 speed paddle shifters in MZ trim)
Push start, Multimedia leather steering, Cruise control (MZ)
Climate control and 4 Airbags
Magic seats
Front LED lights (MZ )
Smart key entry system with Immobilizer
Vehicle Stability Assist, Hill start assist
Total Horsepower 92 (Engine + Motor) , Vehicle weight only 880 Kg so great weight to power ratio
Its SA grade , 1000 km driven, 2016 March manufactured
Design
Sub-Compact Crossover (<4m length)
Concept - After its debut at Geneva and Tokyo Motor shows last year as a concept, its sales started in Japan on February 18[SUP]th[/SUP], 2016
Dimensions (Vezel comparison) - Almost 2 feet shorter than Vezel Hybrid in Length but almost same Width, Height and Ground clearance as Vezel
Exterior
Interior
Engine 1242cc DOHC Intake and Exhaust VVT, Suzuki?s Dual Jet Technology coupled with Suzuki's SHVS (Smart Hybrid Vehicle System). Mileage figures for MX, MZ trim 28.0 kmpl as per Japan testing cycle. 0-100 km/h: 10.6 sec
Features
SHVS - Smart Hybrid Vehicle by Suzuki Japan is categorized into mild hybrid system category (for reference Honda?s previous IMA in Insight, Civic and previous gen. Fit are most familiar examples of mild hybrid system).This system differs from Full hybrids in the sense that they are unable to run on EV mode alone, primarily there is Motor assist (in engine restart as well as acceleration), Regenerative Braking and Idle Stop functionalities achieved with the help of a separate Li-Ion Battery. Motor assist is achieved by a modern Integrated Starter Generator (Motor). For details please see http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2SswlsyuXb4
Available trims - MG, MX and MZ. (MZ has front LED lights, Paddle shifters and Cruise Control). All trims have the option of adding safety package and other manufacturer options.
Trunk space - Plenty of trunk space for this category vehicle
Complete list of features are here ???? HYBRID MZ ???? | ???
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