The Suzuki Ignis, which will be shown at Paris Motor Show at the end of September 2016, could be coming toSA!

The Ignis will make its debut at the Paris Motor Show this year before officially going on sale in Europe in early 2017. It was first shown back at the Tokyo motor show in 2015, but we should see it in a production-ready phase in the French capital.

Suzuki SA has hinted that the compact crossover could be introduced in South Africaas early as the first quarter in 2017. Suzuki SA will undoubtedly investigate the business case to introduce the Ignis to the local market, especially given the strong growth in the small crossover segment.

No engine details are available yet, but there is likely to be a mild hybrid version available in Europe and a new 1.2-litre petrol motor on offer too.

Given the eager anticipation for the Renault KwidA-segment crossover, which is due in SA later this year, the funky Ignis could be an interesting rival to the French marque's newcomer, as well as the VW Cross Up!,Mahindra KUV 100and others.

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