Suzuki’s diminutive SUV has star appeal

SHORTLY after the arrival of the ‘flame orange’ Suzuki Ignis at my house, my phone chirped with an incoming message. 

The somewhat unkind barb was sent by a neighbour with a keen eye for all things automotive who was obviously not impressed by the visual impact of the diminutive Japanese crossover.

While obviously reflecting what might be described as a widespread and general distaste for the wild colour scheme of the Ignis tester, it nevertheless ignored the fact that what we have here is a wildly capable little car which is crammed with kit, has an excellent petrol engine and full 4x4 capability, and comes at a sub-€20,000 price tag.