A proper head-to-head in South Africa — compare price, performance,
fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.
Coolray has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Ignis remains close.
Ignis starts ZAR 132,000 cheaperCoolray from ZAR 369,900 · Ignis from ZAR 237,900
Five key differences
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Specification
Coolray
Ignis
Maximum Power
Coolray128 kW
Ignis60 kW
Maximum Torque
Coolray290 Nm
Ignis113 Nm
Engine Size
CoolrayNot Officially Disclosed
Ignis1197 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Coolray15.38 km/l
Ignis18.2 km/l
Ground Clearance
Coolray180 mm
Ignis0 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
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Geely Coolray
Vertex
Hagalu editorial ratingNot yet rated
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What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Specification evidence leader
Coolray
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
Ignis
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
Which One's Right for You?
Coolray
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Ignis
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Coolray
Ignis
Model Introduced Year
2026
2026
Generation
Current South African model / exact generation number not separately published
Current market generation
Facelift History
No applicable South African facelift history established
Current market specification
Facelift Launched Since
Not Applicable
2026
Facelift Version Ending
Not Applicable
Current
Body Style
SUV
Hatchback
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
Passenger vehicle
Hatchback
Vehicle Type
SUV
Hatchback
Spec
Coolray
Ignis
Length
4380 mm
3700 mm
Width
1795 mm
1690 mm
Height
1609 mm
1595 mm
Wheelbase
2600 mm
2435 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
180 mm
0 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
150 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 l
32 l
Boot/Cargo Space
330 l
260 l
Kerb Weight
1815 kg
865 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
Not Officially Disclosed
1330 kg
Payload Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
465 kg
Towing Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
500 kg
Seating Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
5 seats
Number of Rows
Not Officially Disclosed
2 rows
Doors
Not Officially Disclosed
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
Not Officially Disclosed
5.2 m
Front Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
1000 mm
Rear Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
950 mm
Front Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
1050 mm
Rear Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
900 mm
Spec
Coolray
Ignis
Engine
1.5L Turbocharged Petrol
1.2-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Z12E/K12
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
Not Officially Disclosed
1197 cc
Cylinders
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Cylinder Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Inline
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
16
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Multi-point fuel injection
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
12.0:1
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
73.0 mm
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
85.0 mm
Maximum Power
128 kW
60 kW
Maximum Torque
290 Nm
113 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Drive Type
FWD
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission
7-Speed DCT
5-Speed AMT
Top Speed
200 km/h
170 km/h
0-100 km/h
7.6 sec
12.0 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
18.0 sec
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
6500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
69.4 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
130.6 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
Coolray
Ignis
Gearbox
7-Speed DCT
5-speed automated manual
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, front-wheel drive
2WD
LSD Available
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Transfer Case
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Paddle Shifters
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Final Drive Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
4.3
Number of Gears
Not Officially Disclosed
5
Transmission Type
DCT
5-speed automated manual
Clutch Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Dry single-plate clutch
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Floor-mounted selector
Drivetrain
FWD
2WD
4WD Engagement
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Front Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Gearbox Type
Dual-Clutch Automatic
5-speed automated manual
Low Range Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Front driven axle
Rear Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Transmission Speeds
Not Officially Disclosed
5
Spec
Coolray
Ignis
Claimed Mileage
15.38 km/l
18.2 km/l
City Mileage
11.3 km/l
16.0 km/l
Highway Mileage
15.3 km/l
19.0 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 l
32 l
Emission Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Euro 6 equivalent
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Real-world Mileage
15.38 km/l
18.2 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
45
32
Combined Driving Range
Not Officially Disclosed
700
Electric Consumption
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Officially Disclosed
650 km
Range Real World Mixed
Not Officially Disclosed
600 km
Spec
Coolray
Ignis
Airbags
6
6
ABS
Yes
Not Applicable
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Yes
Traction Control
Yes
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Yes
No
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Brake Assist
Yes
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Front seats
Yes
Front Parking Sensors
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
AEB
Yes
Yes
BA
Yes
Yes
Brake Override System
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Yes
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
EBD
Yes
Not Applicable
Engine Immobiliser
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Hill Hold
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Front
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Front seats
Yes
Side Airbags
Yes
Yes
Stability Control
Yes
Yes
TCS
Yes
Yes
Knee Airbag
Not Officially Disclosed
No
ABS EBD
Yes
Not Applicable
Spec
Coolray
Ignis
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
Adaptive cruise control
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Yes
Yes
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Parking Sensors
Rear
Front and rear
Rear View Camera
Yes
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Yes
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Yes
Yes
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Traffic Sign Recognition
Yes
Yes
Auto Highbeam
Yes
Not Applicable
Auto Wipers
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Yes
Reverse Camera
Yes
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Park Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Around View Monitor
Yes
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
Yes
Spec
Coolray
Ignis
Seat Material
Not Officially Disclosed
Fabric upholstery
Heated Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Ventilated Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Ambient Lighting
Yes
No
Steering Wheel Material
Not Officially Disclosed
Leather
60 40 Split Seat
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
6-way adjustable
Manual adjustment
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Officially Disclosed
Manual adjustment
Seat Trim
Not Officially Disclosed
Fabric upholstery
Spec
Coolray
Ignis
Climate Control
Climate control
Automatic climate control
Power Windows
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Keyless Entry
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Push Button Start
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Wireless Charging
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Sunroof
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Electric Tailgate
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
AC Type
Climate control
Automatic climate control
Spec
Coolray
Ignis
Infotainment System
14.6-inch touchscreen
Touchscreen infotainment system
Apple CarPlay
Not Officially Disclosed
Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Not Officially Disclosed
Android Auto
Bluetooth Connectivity
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Number of Speakers
Not Officially Disclosed
6
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Officially Disclosed
Digital instrument display
USB Ports
Not Officially Disclosed
USB-A / USB-C
Infotainment Screen
14.6-inch HD touchscreen
9
Touchscreen
14.6-inch HD touchscreen
9
Spec
Coolray
Ignis
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Officially Disclosed
LED
Fog Lamps
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Roof Rails
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Exterior Colour Options
White, Red, Green, Grey, Silver
Multiple Suzuki factory exterior colours
Headlights
Yes
Yes
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Spec
Coolray
Ignis
Approach Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Departure Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Wading Depth
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Terrain Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Locking Differential
Not Officially Disclosed
No
4WD System Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Spec
Coolray
Ignis
Tyre Size
Not Officially Disclosed
195/60 R16
Front Brake Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Space-saver spare wheel
Wheel Rim Size
18-inch alloy wheels
16
Handbrake Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Manual parking brake
Spec
Coolray
Ignis
Front Suspension
Not Officially Disclosed
MacPherson strut
Rear Suspension
Not Officially Disclosed
Torsion beam
Spec
Coolray
Ignis
CO2 Emissions
Not Officially Disclosed
125 g/km
Spec
Coolray
Ignis
Service Plan
5 years / 50,000 km
5 Years / 90000 km
Spec
Coolray
Ignis
Ownership Role
top
Suzuki ownership programme
Price Zar
429900 ZAR
312500 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current South African retail price
Hagalu Research Team price estimate
Starting Price
429900
312500
Starting Price Zar
429900
312500
Spec
Coolray
Ignis
Warranty
Vehicle and engine: 5 years / 150,000 km; roadside assistance: 5 years / unlimited km
5 Years / 200000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This Coolray and Ignis comparison uses the exact derivatives selected above for South Africa. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Performance index: Coolray 60 vs Ignis 23.
Efficiency index: Coolray 61 vs Ignis 69.
Safety-equipment index: Coolray 90 vs Ignis 87.
Practicality index: Coolray 56 vs Ignis 42.
Ownership-cover index: Coolray not separately scored vs Ignis not separately scored.
These figures are Hagalu catalogue-comparison indicators, not customer ratings, crash-test scores, resale guarantees or a substitute for a road test. Each page shows its weighted source coverage beside the result.
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A transparent comparison of published catalogue fields. This is not a road-test score, owner rating or editorial review rating, and it appears only when every vehicle clears the same comparable-data threshold.
Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
Coolray leads by 13 points
Coolray has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Ignis remains close.
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Coolray
Performance
60/100
Efficiency
61/100
Safety
90/100
Practicality
56/100
Ignis
Performance
23/100
Efficiency
69/100
Safety
87/100
Practicality
42/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexGeely Coolray
leads the specification evidence index with 67 pts
vs 54 pts for Ignis
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Coolray leads. However, Ignis may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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A reliable five-year total cannot be calculated from catalogue data alone. Add the exact purchase and finance cost, fuel or electricity, insurance quotes, scheduled servicing, tyres and expected resale value. Check whether the selected derivative includes a service or maintenance plan.
Use the seating, boot or load-space, ISOFIX and safety rows as a first check. Then test the exact cars with your child seats, passengers and typical luggage, because published dimensions do not show every access or comfort difference.
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