2020MY Suzuki Ignis Gains New Grille, SUV-Inspired Range-Topping Grade In Japan

Suzuki has applied a number of updates to the Ignis city car in Japan for the 2020 model year.

The most important is the addition of the new Hybrid MF grade which features SUV-inspired design elements including the more rugged-looking bumpers with skid plate-style silver inserts, plastic cladding around the wheel arches, plastic side skirts and roof rails.

A new body color called Tough Khaki Pearl Metallic is also introduced in combination with a black roof. Since the Ignis Hybrid MF is said to target users with active lifestyles, Suzuki has also added a more resistant, easier to clean luggage floor. Another distinctive feature of the new trim level is the “leather-like” material for the seat covers combined with khaki and gunmetal accent colors.

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2020 Suzuki Ignis Hybrid MF JDM-spec

You may have noticed that the 2020 Suzuki Ignis also features a brand new grille, which is applied to all grades, not just the new Hybrid MF. The new design consists of four vertical chrome slots that replace the previous grille’s horizontal bars. We also learn that the rear bumper is now in the same color as the body. This means the huge black plastic element that occupied most of the rear bumper’s surface on the current model is now gone.

All 2020 Suzuki Ignis models also feature fresh upholstery designs, new instrument panel, as well as body color-matching accents on the center console and door handles. The base Hybrid MG model gets an all-black cabin, though.

2020 Suzuki Ignis Hybrid MF JDM-spec

Other standard features across the board include the automatic headlights with follow-me-home function, heated front seats, passenger-side door pocket (except Hybrid MG), and full safety kit including the Dual Camera Brake Support (DCBS) system.

Prices for the updated 2020 Suzuki Ignis start from 1,522,400 yen (approximately $14,000). All models feature the same 91 PS (90 HP) 1.2-liter Dualjet naturally-aspirated four-cylinder gasoline unit matched to a CVT and a mild-hybrid system. A 4WD system is optional on all grades. Suzuki made no mention of the European-spec Ignis getting similar upgrades as the Japanese model but that’s likely to happen later this year.

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