The critically acclaimed all-new Suzuki Ignis has been named as a finalist in the Urban Car category of 2017 World Car of the Year awards.
The Urban Category, new for 2017, judges cars on sale in more than two continents that are less than 4-metres in length and suitable for daily use in a town or city environment. First released in Japan, the Ignis went on sale in the UK on January 1st of this year and has proved popular, with 560 units sold in January alone.
The panel of 73 Automotive Industry journalists, 8 of which are from the UK/Republic of Ireland, have been mightily impressed with the Ignis, Suzuki’s new global mini crossover. Mike Rutherford, UK Vice-Chair of the World Car of The Year, said:
“Suzuki has seen off many rival manufacturers from all corners of the globe to become a 2017 World Car finalist.
“As our 70-plus jurors have decided and as I have long suspected, Suzuki builds some of the finest small cars on the market – thus its official position as a finalist. The company may yet go on to lift the World Urban Car trophy at the New York International Motor Show in April.”
Distinctive exterior looks and clever interior design combined with fantastic visibility, compact dimensions (just 3.70 metres in length) makes for a compelling package with prices starting at just £9,999 on the road. Engine-wise the 1.2-litre Dualjet petrol engine produces 90Ps of power
