MG is officially open for business in SA
MG celebrated its official debut in South Africa with guests that included Wu Peng, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People’s Republic of China.
- Industry News
- 27 January 2025
Suzuki has upgraded the Ignis approximately three years after it was first launched.
The updated Ignis features a refreshed look, which brings it in line with Suzuki’s
Refreshed SUV design language, also seen on models such as the new Suzuki S-Presso, the Vitara and the Jimny.
The Ignis has a new front-end design, including a new grille with a large S-emblem, additional chrome accents and a redesigned bumper with faux scuff plate and integrated fog lamps and additional chrome trim on the GLX-model.
As before, the GLX-models feature wrap-around daytime running lights with
Projector-style LED headlamps. GLX models also have added roof rails and flared
wheel arch extensions to help it stand out. The Ignis has a standard ground clearance of 180 mm.
At the rear, a similar scuff plate design replaces the previous black bumper insert. Two integrated upright reflectors round off the changes at the rear.
Suzuki has added new colours and colour combinations like the choice of silver or blue cabin accents, depending on the exterior colour, and the option of new two-tone colour combinations for adventurous Ignis owners.
As before, all versions of the Ignis are fitted with Suzuki’s 1.2 litre petrol engine with 61 kW and 113 Nm.
Prices (July 2020):
1.2 GL MT - R188 900
1.2 GLX MT - R216900
1.2 GLX AMT (automated manual) - R233 900
Competitors include the Fiat Panda 0.9 TwinAir; Ford Figo Freestyle, Mahindra KUV100Nxt and the Renault Sandero.
In the fiercely competitive compact SUV segment, the Corolla Cross has secured its place as South Africa’s favourite, with over 22 000 units sold last year alone. This success has also propelled it to become the country’s second-best selling passenger vehicle.
Great Wall Motor Company is kicking off the new year with its long-awaited new model, the GWM Haval H7. The new model will join the existing Haval range consisting of the Jolion, Haval H6 and the Haval H6 GT.
The latest Hino 700 launched in South Africa, is already carving a niche for itself in the local market. One of the operations where the latest Hino is shining is in transporting cattle in Namibia.