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Ignis
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Polo-Vivo
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Spec
Ignis
Polo-Vivo
Model Introduced Year
2017
2010
Generation
Second-generation Ignis on Suzuki's lightweight platform — 850kg kerb weight makes it one of the lightest five-seater crossovers available in any market. K12M engine retained for proven reliability track record.
Long-running locally produced hatchback
Facelift History
Original global Ignis launched in 2016; second generation arrived 2020 with updated styling and connectivity; current SA specification reflects 2023-2024 equipment update with GLX trim and active safety additions.
Periodic feature updates over years
Facelift Launched Since
2024
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Hatchback
Hatchback
Color Note
Silky Silver Metallic, Granite Grey Metallic, Pearl Snow White, Burning Red Pearl, Sphere Blue Metallic, Speedy Blue
White, Black, Silver, Grey, Blue, Red
Dealer Stock Note
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Model Year
2026
Current
Production Status
active
published
Segment
Hatchback
Hatchback
Tare Mass Kg
855 kg
1108 kg
Vehicle Type
Hatchback
Hatchback
Drivetrain Note
-
4x2 configuration for the local line-up
Spec
Ignis
Polo-Vivo
Length
3700 mm
3972 mm
Width
1690 mm
1682 mm
Height
1595 mm
1462 mm
Wheelbase
2435 mm
2470 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
180 mm
143 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Fuel Tank Capacity
32 l
45 l
Boot/Cargo Space
260 l
280 l
Kerb Weight
855 kg
1108 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
Not Officially Disclosed
1570 kg
Payload Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Towing Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
-
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Front Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Rear Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Front Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Rear Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Spec
Ignis
Polo-Vivo
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring
Not Available
Rear Suspension
Torsion Beam
Not Available
Chassis Type
Monocoque
-
Power Steering
Electric Power Assisted (EPAS)
-
Steering Column
Tilt Adjustable
-
Front Spring Type
Coil Spring
-
Rear Spring Type
Torsion Beam
-
Front Anti-Roll Bar
Standard
-
Rear Anti-Roll Bar
Standard
-
Shock Absorber Type
Telescopic Gas Dampers
-
Chassis Material
Monocoque
-
Front Suspension Type
MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring
Not Available
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Axle Type
Torsion Beam
-
Rear Suspension Type
Torsion Beam
Not Available
Shock Absorbers
Telescopic Gas Dampers
-
Suspension
MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring
-
Spec
Ignis
Polo-Vivo
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Manual Air Conditioning
Not Available
Power Windows
Standard
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Standard
Not Available
Push Button Start
Standard
Not Available
Wireless Charging
15W Wireless Charging
Not Available
Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Headlamps
LED Projector Headlights
-
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
Boot Space Seats Folded
260 l
Not Applicable
AC Type
Manual Air Conditioning
Not Available
Adaptive Dampers
Not Available
Not Available
Climate Zones
Manual Air Conditioning
-
Electric Folding Mirrors
Standard
-
Engine Start Button Illumination
Standard
-
Engine Start Stop
Standard
Not Available
Engine Start Stop Button
Standard
Not Available
Engine Warranty
4 Years
-
Fuel Consumption Combined
5.3
4,5
Heads Up Display
Not Available
-
Hill Start Assist
Standard
-
Panoramic Roof
Not Available
Not Available
Performance Data Logger
Not Available
Not Available
Power Mirrors
Standard
-
Push Button Start
Standard
Not Available
Rev Matching
Not Available
Not Available
Seat Type
Premium Fabric with Contrast Stitching
-
Seatbelt Pre Tensioner
Standard — Front
-
Skid Plates
Not Available
Not Available
Spare Wheel
Space Saver Spare Wheel
Not Available
Stabilizer Bar
Standard
-
Steering Mounted Controls
Standard
-
Tail Lamps
LED Tail Lamps
-
Telescopic Steering
Tilt Adjustable
-
Tilt Steering
Tilt Adjustable
-
Voice Command
Google Maps via CarPlay/Android Auto
-
Voice Command Support
Google Maps via CarPlay/Android Auto
-
Accelerator 0 100
14.0 sec
-
Air Conditioning
Manual Air Conditioning
Not Available
Automatic High Beam
Standard
-
Battery Preconditioning
Not Available
Not Available
Bed Extender
Not Available
Not Available
Canopy Fitment
Not Available
Not Available
Common Rail Injection
Multi-Point Fuel Injection (MPFI)
-
Diff Lock
Not Available
Not Available
Difflock
Not Available
Not Available
Digital Speedometer
Multi-Information Display (MID)
-
Front Diff Lock
Not Available
Not Available
Front Wiper
Standard
-
Front Wipers Type
Standard
-
Intelligent Battery System
Not Available
Not Available
Intelligent Keyless Entry
Standard
-
Load Bed Cover
Not Available
Not Available
Load Bed Light
Not Available
Not Available
Load Bed Steps
Not Available
Not Available
Loadbox Depth Mm
Not Available
Not Available
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Rope Hooks
Not Available
Not Available
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Not Available
Not Available
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Manual Aircon
Manual Air Conditioning
-
Mirror
Standard
-
One Pedal Driving
Not Available
Not Available
Passive Entry Start
Standard
-
Rear Air Conditioning
Not Available
-
Rear Diff Lock
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Electric Motor
Not Available
Not Available
Rear LED Combination Taillights
LED Tail Lamps
-
Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Central Locking
Standard
-
Rim Size
15 Inches
Not Available
Sound System
4
Not Available
Source Model Column
ignis
polo-vivo
Sport Plus Mode
Not Available
Not Available
Sports Bar
Not Available
Not Available
Stabilizer Bar Front
Standard
-
Stabilizer Bar Rear
Standard
-
Steering Column Adjustment
Tilt Adjustable
-
Sub Frame
Monocoque
-
Tailgate Damper
Not Available
Not Available
Tailgate Lock
Not Available
Not Available
Tow Bar Type
Not Available
Not Available
Trim Level
flagship
flagship
Unlocking
Standard
Not Available
Variant Role
Flagship / premium derivative
Flagship / premium derivative
Vdc
Standard
-
Vehicle To Grid
Not Available
Not Available
Vehicle To Load
Not Available
Not Available
Walk Away Auto Door Lock
Standard
-
Walk Away Lock
Standard
-
Wireless Charger
15W Wireless Charging
Not Available
Mudflaps
-
Standard/available
Spec
Ignis
Polo-Vivo
Engine
1.2-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Not Officially Disclosed
Engine Code
K12M
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1197 cc
1000 cc
Cylinders
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
16
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Naturally Aspirated
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel System
Multi-Point Injection
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
10.0:1
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
73 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
71.5 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
61 kW @ 6000 rpm
81 kW
Maximum Torque
113 Nm @ 4200 rpm
200 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
5-Speed AMT
Not Officially Disclosed
Top Speed
152 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
14.0 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
71.3 kW/tonne
73.1 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
132.2 Nm/tonne
180.5 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
Ignis
Polo-Vivo
Engine Position
Transverse Front-Mounted
-
Gearbox
5-Speed Automated Manual (AMT)
Manual
Drivetrain Layout
Front Wheel Drive
4x2
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
5
Not Applicable
Transmission Type
Automatic
Manual
Clutch Type
Single Dry Plate with Electronic Clutch Actuator
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
5-Speed Automated Manual (AMT)
Manual
Drivetrain
FWD
4x2
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Type Front
Not Available
Not Available
Differential Type Rear
Not Available
Not Available
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
5-Speed Automated Manual (AMT)
Manual
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
FWD
4x2
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case Guard
Not Available
Not Available
Transmission Speeds
5
Not Applicable
Spec
Ignis
Polo-Vivo
Claimed Mileage
18.9 km/l
22.2 km/l
City Mileage
15.2 km/l
17.9 km/l
Highway Mileage
21.7 km/l
26.2 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
32 l
45 l
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Not Applicable
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
18.9 km/l
22.2 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
32
45
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
Ignis
Polo-Vivo
Airbags
6
4
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Not Available
Traction Control
Standard
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Child-seat support
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Not Available
Central Locking
Standard
-
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard — Front
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Not Available
AEB
Standard — Low Speed AEB
Not Available
BA
Standard
Not Available
Brake Override System
Not Available
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Standard
Not Available
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Not Available
Fatigue Detection
Not Available
-
Hill Hold
Standard
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Standard — Front
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard — Front
Not Available
Side Airbags
Standard
Not Available
Stability Control
Standard
Not Available
TCS
Standard
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
-
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Driver Front Passenger Airbags
6
-
Driver Passenger Airbags
6
-
ESC With Traction Control
Standard
-
Spec
Ignis
Polo-Vivo
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Not Available
Not Available
Rear View Camera
Rear View Camera
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard — Low Speed AEB
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Standard
Not Available
Auto Lights
Standard
-
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
EV Mode
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Not Available
Reverse Camera
Rear View Camera
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Emergency Braking
Standard — Low Speed AEB
-
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Front Camera
Standard
-
Automatic High Beam
Standard
-
Rain Sensor Wipers
Not Available
-
Rear View Camera
Rear View Camera
Standard
Reverse Camera Type
Rear View Camera
-
Reversing Camera
Rear View Camera
Standard
Spec
Ignis
Polo-Vivo
Seat Material
Premium Fabric with Contrast Stitching
Cloth
Seat Adjustment
Manual 6-way
-
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Steering Type
Electric Power Assisted (EPAS)
-
Steering Adjustment
Tilt Adjustable
-
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Rear AC Vents
Not Available
-
Rear USB Ports
2 USB
-
Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Instrument Cluster Type
Multi-Information Display (MID)
-
Interior Colour Options
6
Black
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Adjustable Driver Seat
Manual 6-way
-
Driver Seat Adjustment
Manual 6-way
Not Applicable
Fabric Seats
Premium Fabric with Contrast Stitching
Cloth
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual 4-way
Not Applicable
Driver Seat
Manual 6-way
-
Interior Courtesy Lamps
9-inch touchscreen on GLX with wireless CarPlay and Android Auto, LED headlights and fog lights on GLX, 15-inch alloy wheels on GLX, keyless entry and push-button start from GL AMT, six airbags on GLX, AEB and lane depar
Simple dashboard layout, touchscreen infotainment in higher trims
Leather Accented Seat Trim
Premium Fabric with Contrast Stitching
-
Interior Colours
6
Black
Seat Belt Warning
Standard — Front
-
Seat Trim
Premium Fabric with Contrast Stitching
Cloth
Interior Trim Colour
-
Black
Spec
Ignis
Polo-Vivo
Infotainment System
9-inch Touchscreen
SYNC
Apple CarPlay
Wireless Android Auto
Not Available
Android Auto
Wireless Android Auto
Not Available
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Not Available
Number of Speakers
4
Not Available
Navigation System
Google Maps via CarPlay/Android Auto
-
Digital Instrument Cluster
Multi-Information Display (MID)
Not Applicable
USB Ports
2 USB
Not Available
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Wireless Android Auto
Not Available
Wireless Android Auto
Wireless Android Auto
Not Available
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Standard
-
Voice Recognition
Google Maps via CarPlay/Android Auto
-
Infotainment Screen Size
9-inch Touchscreen
SYNC
Audio Controls On Steering
Standard
-
Infotainment Display
9-inch Touchscreen
-
Rear Usb
2 USB
-
Audio Speakers
4
Not Available
Audio System
4
-
Display Audio
9-inch Touchscreen
-
Front Rear USB Charge Ports
2 USB
-
Head Up Display
Not Available
-
Infotainment Screen
9-inch Touchscreen
SYNC
Multi Information Display
Multi-Information Display (MID)
-
Connected Services
Standard
SYNC
Voice Control
Google Maps via CarPlay/Android Auto
-
Smartphone Connectivity
Wireless Android Auto
-
Touchscreen
9-inch Touchscreen
SYNC
Spec
Ignis
Polo-Vivo
LED Headlamps
LED Projector Headlights
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
LED DRL
Not Available
Fog Lamps
Standard
Not Available
Roof Rails
Not Available
Not Available
Alloy Wheel Design
15-inch Alloy Wheels
-
Body Cladding
Black Plastic Wheel Arch Cladding
-
Exterior Colour Options
6
6
Roof Type
Not Available
-
Rear Wiper
Standard
-
Body Type
Hatchback
Hatchback
DRL
LED DRL
Not Available
Fog Lights
Standard
-
Front Fog Lights
Standard LED
-
Led Headlights
LED Projector Headlights
Not Available
Led Taillights
LED Tail Lamps
-
Rear Fog Lights
Standard
-
Auto Headlights
LED Projector Headlights
-
Automatic Headlamps
LED Projector Headlights
-
Daytime Running Lights
LED DRL
Not Available
Electric Blind Sunroof
Not Available
-
Exterior Colour Options
6
6
Exterior Mirror Electric
Standard
-
Front Fog Lamps
Standard
Not Available
Headlamp Levelling
LED Projector Headlights
-
Headlamps
LED Projector Headlights
Not Available
Headlight Type
LED Projector Headlights
Not Available
Headlights
LED Projector Headlights
Not Available
Load Bed Liner
Not Available
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Active Exhaust
Not Available
Not Available
Spec
Ignis
Polo-Vivo
Approach Angle
0 deg
-
Departure Angle
0 deg
-
Wading Depth
0 mm
-
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Not Available
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Underbody Protection
Not Available
Not Available
Ramp Breakover Angle
0 deg
-
Recovery Hooks
1 Rear Tow Hook
-
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Ramp-over Angle
0 deg
-
Approach Angle Deg
0 deg
-
Breakover Angle
0 deg
Not Available
Departure Angle Deg
0 deg
-
Energy Recovery Display
Not Available
Not Available
Front Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
180 mm
143 mm
Ground Clearance Min
180 mm
143 mm
Off Road Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Off Road Traction Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Crawl Control
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
Not Available
Skid Plates Fuel Tank
Not Available
Not Available
Skid Plates Transfer Case
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Mode Mud
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Mode Normal
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Mode Rock
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Mode Sand
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Mode Snow
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Response System
Not Available
Not Available
Underbody Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Wading Depth Mm
0 mm
-
Spec
Ignis
Polo-Vivo
Tyre Size
175/65 R15
Not Available
Wheel Type
15-inch Alloy Wheels
-
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Not Available
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Not Available
Spare Wheel Type
Space Saver Spare Wheel
Not Available
Front Brake Disc Diameter
228 mm
-
Rear Brake Drum Diameter
180 mm
-
Parking Brake Type
Conventional Handbrake
-
Tyre Load Index
84
-
Tyre Speed Rating
H
-
Wheel Rim Size
15 Inches
Not Available
Brake Type Front
Ventilated Disc
-
Brake Type Rear
Drum
-
Spare Tyre
Space Saver Spare Wheel
Not Available
Tyre Type
175/65 R15
-
Wheel Diameter
15 Inches
Not Available
Auto Brake Hold
Conventional Handbrake
-
Autonomous Emergency Brake
Standard — Low Speed AEB
-
Brakes
Ventilated Disc
-
Cornering Brake Control
Standard
-
Electric Park Brake
Conventional Handbrake
-
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Standard
-
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not Available
Not Available
Handbrake Type
Conventional Handbrake
Not Applicable
Hydraulic Brake Assist
Standard
-
Spare Wheel Size Type
Space Saver Spare Wheel
-
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Standard
-
Steering Wheel Cruise Controls
Standard
-
Steering Wheel Phone Controls
Standard
-
Wheel Material
15-inch Alloy Wheels
-
Wheel Size Type
15 Inches
-
Wheels
15-inch Alloy Wheels
-
Spec
Ignis
Polo-Vivo
Service Interval
15,000 km or 12 Months
-
Approx Service Cost
Approx R1,800–R2,200 per Service
-
Battery Warranty
12 Months
-
Maintenance Plan
Not Included
-
Engine Oil Capacity
3.3 l
-
Engine Oil Change Interval
10,000 km or 6 Months
-
First Service At
1,000 km Inspection
-
Service Plan Duration
Not Included
Not Available
Service Plan Distance
Not Included
Not Available
Anti-Rust Treatment
Underbody Rust Protection
-
Service Plan
Not Included
Not Available
Service Intervals
15,000 km or 12 Months
-
Spec
Ignis
Polo-Vivo
Warranty Years
5
3 years / 120 000 km
Warranty Kilometers
5
3 years / 120 000 km
Roadside Assistance
5 Years Roadside Assistance
-
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
3 Years Anti-Corrosion
-
Basic Warranty
5
3 years / 120 000 km
Roadside Assistance
5 Years Roadside Assistance
-
Warranty
5
3 years / 120 000 km
Warranty Roadside Assistance
5 Years Roadside Assistance
-
Spec
Ignis
Polo-Vivo
CO2 Emissions
120 g/km
132 g/km
Start Stop System
Not Available
-
Hybrid System Type
Not Applicable
Not Available
Noise Level
68 dB
-
Variable Valve Timing
VVT on Intake Camshaft
-
Fuel Octane Requirement
93 RON Unleaded
Petrol
Particulate Filter
Gasoline Particulate Filter (GPF)
Not Available
Euro Emission Standard
Euro 5
-
Green NCAP Rating
Not Independently Rated
-
Idle CO2 Output
Within Euro 5 Limits
132
Fuel Evaporation Control
Evaporative Emission Control (EVAP)
-
CO2 Emissions G Km
120
132
Spec
Ignis
Polo-Vivo
Real-world City Mileage Min
6.0 l/100km
-
Real-world City Mileage Max
7.5 l/100km
-
Real-world Highway Mileage Min
5.0 l/100km
-
Real-world Highway Mileage Max
6.5 l/100km
-
Owner Review Count
5
-
Spec
Ignis
Polo-Vivo
Ownership Role
Flagship
South Africa market model
Price Zar
293900 ZAR
363300 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
Active local lineup
Starting Price
293900
363300
Starting Price Zar
293900
363300
In depth: how these cars differ
This Ignis and Polo-Vivo 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: Ignis 25 vs Polo-Vivo 35.
Efficiency index: Ignis 71 vs Polo-Vivo 80.
Safety-equipment index: Ignis 88 vs Polo-Vivo 59.
Practicality index: Ignis 57 vs Polo-Vivo 54.
Ownership-cover index: Ignis 71 vs Polo-Vivo not separately scored.
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Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
Ignis leads by 6 points
Ignis and Polo-Vivo are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Ignis
Performance
25/100
Efficiency
71/100
Safety
88/100
Practicality
57/100
Ownership
71/100
Polo-Vivo
Performance
35/100
Efficiency
80/100
Safety
59/100
Practicality
54/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexSuzuki Ignis
leads the specification evidence index with 61 pts
vs 55 pts for Polo-Vivo
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Ignis leads. However, Polo-Vivo may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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