2004 Suzuki Ignis Sport from UK and Ireland - Comments

You did a Clio sport?

Had he broke down or was it some kid in a 1.2 done up like a sport

I have owned both cars and the Ignis Sport is nothing compared with the clio sport

I will say the Ignis Sport is a lot more reliable though as I wouldn't touch a french car again.

I've owned a 2004 Ignis Sport for a month now. It is an absolute bargain in the Australian second hand market, I picked up one for $11,000 in excellent condition with on 47,XXX klms on the clock from a dealer. That's nearly half price in only 4 and a bit years old.

It can be a remarkably sedate daily driver, but once it gets over 4000rpm lookout, it really gets up and goes all the way to the redline. Handling is amazing, I haven't pushed it to the edge, but the car feels like it will roll before the tyres start to slip on a corner and that's intentionally throwing it right in. I've surprised more than the odd driver (especially larger 4WDs) who assume it's a Holden Cruze or similar ilk and go to cut in only to realise I'm a length in front.

Minor niggles are the rattling seat belts, headrests (why did they put that garish and disfunctional mesh in?), rough ride on some roads and cheap speaker system (it's OK, but soon to be replaced!).

Economy is excellent for a car in this class I'm averaging 6 L per 100kms freeway and 7.5 L per 100kms everything else.

After market parts are difficult since this car did not sell well (marketing just never got off the ground), however it is possible to turbo and improve the engine to incredible lengths. Just look at the Australian Ignis rally team!

It's actually proving an excellent daily driver and loves a windy road on the weekends.