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Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Lower published practicality figures
Lower published ownership cover
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Spec
Ignis
Yaris
Model Introduced Year
2017
2020
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.
Current generation on Toyota's TNGA-B platform
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.
Regular updates with improved safety and features
Facelift Launched Since
2024
2021
Facelift Version Ending
Current
2024
Body Style
Hatchback
Hatchback
Color Note
Silky Silver Metallic, Granite Grey Metallic, Pearl Snow White, Burning Red Pearl, Sphere Blue Metallic, Speedy Blue
Not confirmed
Dealer Stock Note
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Not confirmed
Model Year
2026
2021
Production Status
active
discontinued
Segment
Hatchback
Hatchback
Tare Mass Kg
855 kg
1110 kg
Vehicle Type
Hatchback
Hatchback
Spec
Ignis
Yaris
Length
3700 mm
4180 mm
Width
1690 mm
1745 mm
Height
1595 mm
1500 mm
Wheelbase
2435 mm
2550 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
180 mm
160 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
125 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
32 l
42 l
Boot/Cargo Space
260 l
286 l
Kerb Weight
855 kg
1110 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
Not Officially Disclosed
1515 kg
Payload Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
405 kg
Towing Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
1600 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
Not Officially Disclosed
5.1 m
Front Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
991 mm
Rear Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
940 mm
Front Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
1039 mm
Rear Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
881 mm
Spec
Ignis
Yaris
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
1490 mm
Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
1490 mm
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Torsion Beam
Torsion Beam
Chassis Type
Monocoque
Monocoque
Power Steering
Electric Power Assisted (EPAS)
Electric
Steering Column
Tilt Adjustable
Tilt and Telescopic
Front Spring Type
Coil Spring
Not confirmed
Rear Spring Type
Torsion Beam
Not confirmed
Front Anti-Roll Bar
Standard
Not confirmed
Rear Anti-Roll Bar
Standard
Not confirmed
Shock Absorber Type
Telescopic Gas Dampers
Not confirmed
Chassis Material
Monocoque
Not confirmed
Front Suspension Type
MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring
MacPherson Strut
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
Not confirmed
Rear Axle Type
Torsion Beam
Not confirmed
Rear Suspension Type
Torsion Beam
Torsion Beam
Shock Absorbers
Telescopic Gas Dampers
Not confirmed
Suspension
MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring
Not confirmed
Spec
Ignis
Yaris
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Climate Control
Manual Air Conditioning
Automatic AC
Power Windows
Standard
All Doors
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Push Button Start
Standard
Standard
Wireless Charging
15W Wireless Charging
Optional
Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Headlamps
LED Projector Headlights
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Standard
Boot Space Seats Folded
260 l
Not confirmed
AC Type
Manual Air Conditioning
Automatic AC
Adaptive Dampers
Not Available
Not confirmed
Climate Zones
Manual Air Conditioning
Not confirmed
Electric Folding Mirrors
Standard
Not confirmed
Engine Start Button Illumination
Standard
Not confirmed
Engine Start Stop
Standard
Standard
Engine Start Stop Button
Standard
Standard
Engine Warranty
4 Years
Not confirmed
Fuel Consumption Combined
5.3
Not confirmed
Heads Up Display
Not Available
Not confirmed
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Not confirmed
Panoramic Roof
Not Available
Not Available
Performance Data Logger
Not Available
Not confirmed
Power Mirrors
Standard
Not confirmed
Push Button Start
Standard
Standard
Rev Matching
Not Available
Not confirmed
Seat Type
Premium Fabric with Contrast Stitching
Not confirmed
Seatbelt Pre Tensioner
Standard — Front
Not confirmed
Skid Plates
Not Available
Not confirmed
Spare Wheel
Space Saver Spare Wheel
Full Size Steel
Stabilizer Bar
Standard
Not confirmed
Steering Mounted Controls
Standard
Not confirmed
Tail Lamps
LED Tail Lamps
Not confirmed
Telescopic Steering
Tilt Adjustable
Not confirmed
Tilt Steering
Tilt Adjustable
Not confirmed
Voice Command
Google Maps via CarPlay/Android Auto
Not confirmed
Voice Command Support
Google Maps via CarPlay/Android Auto
Not confirmed
Accelerator 0 100
14.0 sec
Not confirmed
Air Conditioning
Manual Air Conditioning
Automatic AC
Automatic High Beam
Standard
Not confirmed
Battery Preconditioning
Not Available
Not confirmed
Bed Extender
Not Available
Not confirmed
Canopy Fitment
Not Available
Not confirmed
Common Rail Injection
Multi-Point Fuel Injection (MPFI)
Not confirmed
Diff Lock
Not Available
Not confirmed
Difflock
Not Available
Not confirmed
Digital Speedometer
Multi-Information Display (MID)
Not confirmed
Front Diff Lock
Not Available
Not confirmed
Front Wiper
Standard
Not confirmed
Front Wipers Type
Standard
Not confirmed
Intelligent Battery System
Not Available
Not confirmed
Intelligent Keyless Entry
Standard
Not confirmed
Load Bed Cover
Not Available
Not confirmed
Load Bed Light
Not Available
Not confirmed
Load Bed Steps
Not Available
Not confirmed
Loadbox Depth Mm
Not Available
Not confirmed
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Loadbox Rope Hooks
Not Available
Not confirmed
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Not Available
Not confirmed
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Manual Aircon
Manual Air Conditioning
Not confirmed
Mirror
Standard
Not confirmed
One Pedal Driving
Not Available
Not confirmed
Passive Entry Start
Standard
Not confirmed
Rear Air Conditioning
Not Available
Not confirmed
Rear Diff Lock
Not Available
Not confirmed
Rear Electric Motor
Not Available
Not confirmed
Rear LED Combination Taillights
LED Tail Lamps
Not confirmed
Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
Not confirmed
Remote Central Locking
Standard
Not confirmed
Rim Size
15 Inches
15-inch Alloy Wheels
Sound System
4
6
Source Model Column
ignis
Not confirmed
Sport Plus Mode
Not Available
Not confirmed
Sports Bar
Not Available
Not confirmed
Stabilizer Bar Front
Standard
Not confirmed
Stabilizer Bar Rear
Standard
Not confirmed
Steering Column Adjustment
Tilt Adjustable
Not confirmed
Sub Frame
Monocoque
Not confirmed
Tailgate Damper
Not Available
Not confirmed
Tailgate Lock
Not Available
Not confirmed
Tow Bar Type
Not Available
Not confirmed
Trim Level
flagship
Not confirmed
Unlocking
Standard
Standard
Variant Role
Flagship / premium derivative
Not confirmed
Vdc
Standard
Not confirmed
Vehicle To Grid
Not Available
Not confirmed
Vehicle To Load
Not Available
Not confirmed
Walk Away Auto Door Lock
Standard
Not confirmed
Walk Away Lock
Standard
Not confirmed
Wireless Charger
15W Wireless Charging
Optional
Auto Dimming Mirror
-
Standard
Spec
Ignis
Yaris
Engine
1.2-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Engine Code
K12M
Market-specific engine family
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1197 cc
1496 cc
Cylinders
4
3
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
16
4
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Naturally Aspirated
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
Multi-Point Injection
Direct Injection
Compression Ratio
10.0:1
13.0:1
Bore
73 mm
82.0 mm
Stroke
71.5 mm
94.6 mm
Maximum Power
61 kW @ 6000 rpm
88 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
113 Nm @ 4200 rpm
145 Nm @ 4800 rpm
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
FWD
Transmission
5-Speed AMT
CVT
Top Speed
152 km/h
182 km/h
0-100 km/h
14.0 sec
11.2 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
15.5 sec
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
6500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
71.3 kW/tonne
79.3 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
132.2 Nm/tonne
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
Ignis
Yaris
Engine Position
Transverse Front-Mounted
Front Transverse
Gearbox
5-Speed Automated Manual (AMT)
CVT Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
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
Yes
Number of Gears
5
6
Transmission Type
Automatic
CVT Automatic
Clutch Type
Single Dry Plate with Electronic Clutch Actuator
Yes
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Yes
Gear Shift Type
5-Speed Automated Manual (AMT)
Yes
Drivetrain
FWD
FWD
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
Yes
Differential Type Front
Not Available
Not confirmed
Differential Type Rear
Not Available
Not confirmed
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
5-Speed Automated Manual (AMT)
CVT Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
FWD
FWD
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case Guard
Not Available
Not confirmed
Transmission Speeds
5
6
Spec
Ignis
Yaris
Claimed Mileage
18.9 km/l
15.1 km/l
City Mileage
15.2 km/l
11 km/l
Highway Mileage
21.7 km/l
17 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
32 l
42 l
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Euro 5
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
18.9 km/l
15.1 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
32
42
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
Yaris
Airbags
6
7
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Standard
Central Locking
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard — Front
Yes
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Yes
AEB
Standard — Low Speed AEB
Standard
BA
Standard
Yes
Brake Override System
Not Available
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Yes
Driver Airbag
Standard
Yes
EBD
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Yes
Fatigue Detection
Not Available
Not confirmed
Hill Hold
Standard
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Standard
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Standard — Front
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard — Front
Yes
Side Airbags
Standard
Yes
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
TCS
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Not confirmed
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Yes
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Driver Front Passenger Airbags
6
Not confirmed
Driver Passenger Airbags
6
Not confirmed
ESC With Traction Control
Standard
Not confirmed
Alarm System
-
Standard
Side Impact Beams
-
Standard
Spec
Ignis
Yaris
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
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Standard
Parking Sensors
Not Available
Rear
Rear View Camera
Rear View Camera
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard — Low Speed AEB
Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Standard
Yes
Auto Lights
Standard
Not confirmed
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Standard
EV Mode
Not Available
Not confirmed
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Yes
Reverse Camera
Rear View Camera
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Park Assist
Not Available
Yes
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Standard
Emergency Braking
Standard — Low Speed AEB
Not confirmed
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Yes
Front Camera
Standard
Not confirmed
Automatic High Beam
Standard
Not confirmed
Rain Sensor Wipers
Not Available
Not confirmed
Rear View Camera
Rear View Camera
Not confirmed
Reverse Camera Type
Rear View Camera
Not confirmed
Reversing Camera
Rear View Camera
Not confirmed
Spec
Ignis
Yaris
Seat Material
Premium Fabric with Contrast Stitching
Fabric
Seat Adjustment
Manual 6-way
Manual
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Steering Type
Electric Power Assisted (EPAS)
Electric
Steering Adjustment
Tilt Adjustable
Tilt and Telescopic
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Rear AC Vents
Not Available
Not confirmed
Rear USB Ports
2 USB
Not confirmed
Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
Yes
Instrument Cluster Type
Multi-Information Display (MID)
Not confirmed
Interior Colour Options
6
Not confirmed
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Yes
Adjustable Driver Seat
Manual 6-way
Not confirmed
Driver Seat Adjustment
Manual 6-way
Manual multi-way
Fabric Seats
Premium Fabric with Contrast Stitching
Not confirmed
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual 4-way
Manual multi-way
Driver Seat
Manual 6-way
Not confirmed
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
Not confirmed
Leather Accented Seat Trim
Premium Fabric with Contrast Stitching
Not confirmed
Interior Colours
6
Not confirmed
Seat Belt Warning
Standard — Front
Not confirmed
Seat Trim
Premium Fabric with Contrast Stitching
Yes
Folding Rear Seats
-
60/40 Split
Front Armrest
-
Standard
Rear Armrest
-
Not Available
Spec
Ignis
Yaris
Infotainment System
9-inch Touchscreen
9-inch Touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
Wireless Android Auto
Standard
Android Auto
Wireless Android Auto
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
4
6
Navigation System
Google Maps via CarPlay/Android Auto
Standard
Digital Instrument Cluster
Multi-Information Display (MID)
Full Digital
USB Ports
2 USB
2
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Wireless Android Auto
Standard
Wireless Android Auto
Wireless Android Auto
Standard
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Standard
Not confirmed
Voice Recognition
Google Maps via CarPlay/Android Auto
Not confirmed
Infotainment Screen Size
9-inch Touchscreen
10.1
Audio Controls On Steering
Standard
Not confirmed
Infotainment Display
9-inch Touchscreen
Not confirmed
Rear Usb
2 USB
Not confirmed
Audio Speakers
4
6
Audio System
4
Not confirmed
Display Audio
9-inch Touchscreen
Not confirmed
Front Rear USB Charge Ports
2 USB
Not confirmed
Head Up Display
Not Available
Not confirmed
Infotainment Screen
9-inch Touchscreen
10.1
Multi Information Display
Multi-Information Display (MID)
Not confirmed
Connected Services
Standard
Not confirmed
Voice Control
Google Maps via CarPlay/Android Auto
Not confirmed
Smartphone Connectivity
Wireless Android Auto
Not confirmed
Touchscreen
9-inch Touchscreen
10.1
Spec
Ignis
Yaris
LED Headlamps
LED Projector Headlights
Full LED
Daytime Running Lamps
LED DRL
LED
Fog Lamps
Standard
Standard
Roof Rails
Not Available
Not Available
Alloy Wheel Design
15-inch Alloy Wheels
15-inch Alloy Wheels
Body Cladding
Black Plastic Wheel Arch Cladding
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
6
Multiple manufacturer colours
Roof Type
Not Available
Not confirmed
Rear Wiper
Standard
Not confirmed
Body Type
Hatchback
Not confirmed
DRL
LED DRL
LED
Fog Lights
Standard
Not confirmed
Front Fog Lights
Standard LED
Not confirmed
Led Headlights
LED Projector Headlights
Full LED
Led Taillights
LED Tail Lamps
Not confirmed
Rear Fog Lights
Standard
Not confirmed
Auto Headlights
LED Projector Headlights
Not confirmed
Automatic Headlamps
LED Projector Headlights
Not confirmed
Daytime Running Lights
LED DRL
LED
Electric Blind Sunroof
Not Available
Not confirmed
Exterior Colour Options
6
Not confirmed
Exterior Mirror Electric
Standard
Not confirmed
Front Fog Lamps
Standard
Standard
Headlamp Levelling
LED Projector Headlights
Not confirmed
Headlamps
LED Projector Headlights
Full LED
Headlight Type
LED Projector Headlights
Full LED
Headlights
LED Projector Headlights
Full LED
Load Bed Liner
Not Available
Not confirmed
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Yes
Active Exhaust
Not Available
Not confirmed
Chrome Exterior Finish
-
Not Available
Rear Spoiler
-
Not Available
Spec
Ignis
Yaris
Approach Angle
0 deg
25 deg
Departure Angle
0 deg
23 deg
Wading Depth
0 mm
500 mm
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Normal; Eco; Sport; Off-road
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Underbody Protection
Not Available
Not confirmed
Ramp Breakover Angle
0 deg
Not confirmed
Recovery Hooks
1 Rear Tow Hook
Not confirmed
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Ramp-over Angle
0 deg
Not confirmed
Approach Angle Deg
0 deg
Not confirmed
Breakover Angle
0 deg
20 deg
Departure Angle Deg
0 deg
Not confirmed
Energy Recovery Display
Not Available
Not confirmed
Front Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
Not confirmed
Ground Clearance Max
180 mm
160 mm
Ground Clearance Min
180 mm
160 mm
Off Road Descent Control
Not Available
Not confirmed
Off Road Traction Assist
Not Available
Not confirmed
Crawl Control
Not Available
Not confirmed
Rear Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
Not confirmed
Skid Plates Fuel Tank
Not Available
Not confirmed
Skid Plates Transfer Case
Not Available
Not confirmed
Terrain Mode Mud
Not Available
Not confirmed
Terrain Mode Normal
Not Available
Not confirmed
Terrain Mode Rock
Not Available
Not confirmed
Terrain Mode Sand
Not Available
Not confirmed
Terrain Mode Snow
Not Available
Not confirmed
Terrain Response System
Not Available
Not confirmed
Underbody Camera
Not Available
Not confirmed
Wading Depth Mm
0 mm
Not confirmed
Spec
Ignis
Yaris
Tyre Size
175/65 R15
195/55 R16
Wheel Type
15-inch Alloy Wheels
15-inch Alloy Wheels
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Drum
Spare Wheel Type
Space Saver Spare Wheel
Full Size Steel
Front Brake Disc Diameter
228 mm
Not confirmed
Rear Brake Drum Diameter
180 mm
Not confirmed
Parking Brake Type
Conventional Handbrake
Not confirmed
Tyre Load Index
84
Not confirmed
Tyre Speed Rating
H
Not confirmed
Wheel Rim Size
15 Inches
15-inch Alloy Wheels
Brake Type Front
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated Disc
Brake Type Rear
Drum
Drum
Spare Tyre
Space Saver Spare Wheel
Full Size Steel
Tyre Type
175/65 R15
Not confirmed
Wheel Diameter
15 Inches
15-inch Alloy Wheels
Auto Brake Hold
Conventional Handbrake
Not confirmed
Autonomous Emergency Brake
Standard — Low Speed AEB
Not confirmed
Brakes
Ventilated Disc
Not confirmed
Cornering Brake Control
Standard
Not confirmed
Electric Park Brake
Conventional Handbrake
Not confirmed
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Standard
Not confirmed
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not Available
Not confirmed
Handbrake Type
Conventional Handbrake
Yes
Hydraulic Brake Assist
Standard
Not confirmed
Spare Wheel Size Type
Space Saver Spare Wheel
Not confirmed
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Standard
Not confirmed
Steering Wheel Cruise Controls
Standard
Not confirmed
Steering Wheel Phone Controls
Standard
Not confirmed
Wheel Material
15-inch Alloy Wheels
15-inch Alloy Wheels
Wheel Size Type
15 Inches
Not confirmed
Wheels
15-inch Alloy Wheels
15-inch Alloy Wheels
Spec
Ignis
Yaris
Service Interval
15,000 km or 12 Months
15,000 km or 1 Year
Approx Service Cost
Approx R1,800–R2,200 per Service
Approx R3,800
Battery Warranty
12 Months
Not Applicable
Maintenance Plan
Not Included
Optional
Engine Oil Capacity
3.3 l
Not confirmed
Engine Oil Change Interval
10,000 km or 6 Months
Not confirmed
First Service At
1,000 km Inspection
Not confirmed
Service Plan Duration
Not Included
Yes
Service Plan Distance
Not Included
Yes
Anti-Rust Treatment
Underbody Rust Protection
Not confirmed
Service Plan
Not Included
Yes
Service Intervals
15,000 km or 12 Months
15,000 km or 1 Year
Spec
Ignis
Yaris
Warranty Years
5
3
Warranty Kilometers
5
3
Roadside Assistance
5 Years Roadside Assistance
3 Years
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
3 Years Anti-Corrosion
6 Years
Basic Warranty
5
3
Roadside Assistance
5 Years Roadside Assistance
3 Years
Warranty
5
3
Warranty Roadside Assistance
5 Years Roadside Assistance
3 Years
Spec
Ignis
Yaris
CO2 Emissions
120 g/km
116 g/km
Start Stop System
Not Available
Not Available
Hybrid System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Noise Level
68 dB
68 dB
Variable Valve Timing
VVT on Intake Camshaft
Not confirmed
Fuel Octane Requirement
93 RON Unleaded
Not confirmed
Particulate Filter
Gasoline Particulate Filter (GPF)
Not confirmed
Euro Emission Standard
Euro 5
Not confirmed
Green NCAP Rating
Not Independently Rated
Not confirmed
Idle CO2 Output
Within Euro 5 Limits
Not confirmed
Fuel Evaporation Control
Evaporative Emission Control (EVAP)
Not confirmed
CO2 Emissions G Km
120
Not confirmed
Spec
Ignis
Yaris
Real-world City Mileage Min
6.0 l/100km
12 l/100km
Real-world City Mileage Max
7.5 l/100km
15 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Min
5.0 l/100km
16 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Max
6.5 l/100km
19 l/100km
Owner Review Count
5
28
Spec
Ignis
Yaris
Ownership Role
Flagship
Private and family
Price Zar
293900 ZAR
359900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
Historical listed price
Starting Price
293900
359900
Starting Price Zar
293900
359900
In depth: how these cars differ
This Ignis and Yaris 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 Yaris 37.
Efficiency index: Ignis 71 vs Yaris 61.
Safety-equipment index: Ignis 88 vs Yaris 98.
Practicality index: Ignis 57 vs Yaris 53.
Ownership-cover index: Ignis 71 vs Yaris 43.
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
Ignis leads by 2 points
Ignis and Yaris 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
Yaris
Performance
37/100
Efficiency
61/100
Safety
98/100
Practicality
53/100
Ownership
43/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexSuzuki Ignis
leads the specification evidence index with 61 pts
vs 59 pts for Yaris
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Ignis leads. However, Yaris may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the models and available derivatives in South Africa on price, safety equipment, space, powertrain and ownership cover. The category indicators summarise published catalogue data; they are not a road test or customer rating.
Compare the published consumption or mileage rows for the exact derivatives using the same unit and test basis. A catalogue figure is useful for like-for-like comparison, but traffic, speed, load, weather and driving style can change actual fuel use.
Compare only equipment explicitly listed for each derivative, including airbags, stability control and driver-assistance systems. Confirm the exact trim with the manufacturer, and treat any independent crash-test result separately because equipment and ratings can differ by market.
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.
Compare the published power, torque and 0–100 km/h rows when they are available for both exact derivatives. Vehicle weight, gearing and power delivery also matter, so catalogue outputs alone do not establish real-world overtaking or response.
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