It's Ignis time, AlhamdoLillah :)

[drzac]

Dimensions comparison b/w Honda Vezel & Suzuki Ignis. Compact and sub compact crossover category. Price difference between both top trims for zero meter import is PKR 1.5-1.6 million.

[drzac]

http://www.carbuyer.co.uk/news/150970/new-suzuki-ignis-set-for-uk-in-2017

Europe launch for ignis

[drzac]

City Mileage Figures !!

AlhamdoLillah and MashAllah.

A whole weeks driving in lahore with ac. Main routes have been cantt, dha, mall road, gulberg and model town with one drive to bahria. Mostly the drive has been with 2 or more persons on board.

Like all hybrids, it took me a while before being able to fully get acquainted with the proper use of motor assist that this type of hybrid provides. But once you learn, the drive and getting fuel efficiency out of her becomes very very easy. Although full hybrids may be superior to mild ones in efficiency and power but this system has its own advantages. For one you won't find any annoying conversions at lower speeds between EV and gasoline modes and also acceleration with assist at low rpms are better almost like there's no burden on the vehicle at all.
Idle stop I've only used at night during this period due to weather. Sports drive mode was engaged occasionally as well and no hard core hypermiling was done. All in all, extremely satisfied with the performance so far AlhamdoLillah.

[SpeedDemon]

Ma Shah Allah.

Congrats on your new vehicle.

I admire your choice of vehicles. Well researched and bold decisions not influenced by silly market trends and follow the herd mentality.

Worldwide, Suzuki seems to be on a move upwards with regards to design, practicality, quality and value for money of their vehicles.

I honestly think all their new cars are good looking, including the Hustler, Baleno, Ignis, Vitara and even Alto.

Do keep us posted on your experiences with this car.

Drive safe and enjoy.

Cheers.

[SpeedDemon]

By the way what is the wheel and tyre size on this vehicle?

[drzac]

Ma Shah Allah.

Congrats on your new vehicle.

I admire your choice of vehicles. Well researched and bold decisions not influenced by silly market trends and follow the herd mentality.

Worldwide, Suzuki seems to be on a move upwards with regards to design, practicality, quality and value for money of their vehicles.

I honestly think all their new cars are good looking, including the Hustler, Baleno, Ignis, Vitara and even Alto.

Do keep us posted on your experiences with this car.

Drive safe and enjoy.

Cheers.

Jazak Allah for the kind words brother.
Yes no denying about the importance of easy resale and spares but never at the cost of quality for me. Suzuki is indeed establishing itself as the market leader in B segment category and the vehicles you've mentioned stand as a testimony for that.
This has 16 inch alloys with 175/60 Bridgestone ecopia installed.

[jz.khan]

New Suzuki Ignis set for UK in 2017 | Carbuyer

Europe launch for ignis

Congratulations on the new vehicle, Zeeshan!

That link says Turbocharged 1.0 option will also be launched. That one should have 0 import duty?

[drzac]

Congratulations on the new vehicle, Zeeshan!

That link says Turbocharged 1.0 option will also be launched. That one should have 0 import duty?

Thank you so much sir. 1.0 turbo booster jet might be launched UK specific only but duty will be there as per 1.0 L vehicles if someone imports that.
However Baleno with 1.0L booster jet sales have started in Japan. Have my eyes and heart on it as my family hatchback but pretty expensive right now. Hopefully by next year it falls in vitz bracket

[jz.khan]

Thank you so much sir. 1.0 turbo booster jet might be launched UK specific only but duty will be there as per 1.0 L vehicles if someone imports that.
However Baleno with 1.0L booster jet sales have started in Japan. Have my eyes and heart on it as my family hatchback but pretty expensive right now. Hopefully by next year it falls in vitz bracket

Thank you. What i meant was, would that 1.0 option fall under 1200cc Hybrid and thus exempt from import duty?

[hamza_xeg]

Congratulations on the purchase. Forgive me for being late. Don't know how I missed this thread. Anyhow I like your way of buying cars which are new in market. You were one of the very first people to buy vezel and mirage and now this. I like this kind of thinking.

Btw can you post a close up of the entertainment and air con panel. What is that big button near that for ?

Enjoy your car. I hope it serves you well.

[drzac]

Thank you. What i meant was, would that 1.0 option fall under 1200cc Hybrid and thus exempt from import duty?

Sir 1.0L one variant if any will be non hybrid hence duty will be there

[drzac]

Congratulations on the purchase. Forgive me for being late. Don't know how I missed this thread. Anyhow I like your way of buying cars which are new in market. You were one of the very first people to buy vezel and mirage and now this. I like this kind of thinking.

Btw can you post a close up of the entertainment and air con panel. What is that big button near that for ?

Enjoy your car. I hope it serves you well.

Thank you so much HamZa. Will post pics for you soon

[aqibasit]

Congrats on you pruchase brother.
Its more of a Hatchback then a sub-compact crossover. Dont you think the price bracket is too steep for a hatchback?
Toyota Aqua would have been a better choice IMO.
But at the end its your choice so enjoy

[qwertypoiu]

So how is the drive ?

[drzac]

Congrats on you pruchase brother.
Its more of a Hatchback then a sub-compact crossover. Dont you think the price bracket is too steep for a hatchback?
Toyota Aqua would have been a better choice IMO.
But at the end its your choice so enjoy

Jazak Allah brother for the kind words. All crossovers are eventually hatchbacks but with added benefits like way better ground clearance, higher driving position leading to better visibility, improved utilisation for Cargo space and an access to mild off roading.
Main deterrents for me regarding aqua were older manufacturing and below average ground clearance for sub urban drives ( 40 mm ground clearance difference between aqua and Ignis )
Regarding your concern about costing, a zero meter 1.3L Gimny costs over 2.3 million pkr, a zero meter aqua around 2.4 million Base trim and fit around 2.6 million and once you drive ignis you'll definitely be able to comprehend the costing I suppose Thanks again and happy driving

[drzac]

So how is the drive ?

Excellent. Honestly handing, steering response, grip and sound proofing have exceeded my expectations. Apart from that very swift and efficient at the same time MashAllah

[SpeedDemon]

So does this car fall in the hybrid category for customs and did you get any duty waived off?

[drzac]

So does this car fall in the hybrid category for customs and did you get any duty waived off?

Yup falls in hybrid category and assessed accordingly by customs. Duty for zero meter 740k approx

[drzac]

Insha Allah travelling to Pindi via M2 tomorrow for the weekend. Will update regarding drive, mileage figures, top speed (pending conditions) and overall performance on Monday Insha Allah

[drzac]

https://youtu.be/OqWyYAyZ4iY

My younger sibling trying out his film making skills