In any case, EV manufacturers have a large order backlog due to a chip supply shortage. However, EV dealers Mint spoke to said demand continued to be healthy, and while there were a few cancellations, they were easily offset by new orders. Four back-to-back reports of electric two-wheeler fires in March alone have heightened concerns about the safe development of the EV ecosystem in the country. So far, the fires have claimed four lives. More than a dozen incidents of EV-related fires have been reported across the country since last year, with more than half of those reported this year alone. That, however, does not seem to be the case at the moment. If switching to EVs is an inevitable step in India’s journey towards green mobility, it is critical that the ones being manufactured and sold in India are safe for mass adoption. Mint tried reaching out to the company for comment multiple times but is yet to get a response. At least three instances of Pure EV scooters catching fire have surfaced since last year. “Fortunately, nobody was hurt, but we were scared-the battery was not even being charged and there were a lot of flammable materials around," recounts Vivek Ranjan, owner of the Pure EV dealership. A few hours later, it caught fire in the showroom. The owner of an EV made by the Hyderabad-based startup had taken his battery to the dealer, complaining that it was not delivering the promised driving range. *Insurance quote from AA (08) for a 42-year-old in Banbury, Oxon, with three points.In January, a few weeks after the incident in the Sahu home, the staff at a Pure EV scooter dealership in Lalganj, Bihar, had a narrow escape. Now I’m looking forward to hearing George’s opinion. I’ve found my first few months with the youthful Ignis a lot of fun. In contrast, motorway travel is a much smoother affair, with the car returning 48.2mpg over mixed conditions. In fact, despite that SUV stance, speed bumps must be carefully negotiated. The boys sit almost over the back wheels, and the car is uncomfortably bumpy in town. Some of the trim feels fairly cheap, which is perhaps to be expected when this top-spec SZ5 4WD ‘hybrid’ costs only £14,249.Īnother downside is the rough ride.
However, it’s not all smooth running for the Ignis.
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As usual Suzuki has included loads of tech as standard, so the boys are happy playing music through the Bluetooth audio system, while charging their phones via the twin USB sockets. Packing has never been a problem, while George and his younger brother Harry have plenty of rear room and have remarked on how they’ve felt more cramped in bigger cars. This did stop us from giving lifts to anyone outside our immediate family of four but we never felt really short of options and sometimes you just have to work around such limitations.ĭespite having had the car for only a short period, my wife Dawn and I have already put nearly 2,000 miles on the clock, with plenty of day trips and a couple of long weekends away. Another slight downside is that the Ignis only has two rear seatbelt points, removing any option to fit a third person in the back. I had to actively change my driving style and watch for uneven surfaces to avoid, which was a shame. However, they sat almost directly over the rear wheels, so any speed bumps or potholes sent shudders straight through them. The light-coloured trim adds to the spacious feel, and things get even better in the back: both of my tall teenage sons had loads of head and legroom. Once in the driver’s seat, the simple, upright dash and steep windscreen lead up into a high roofline, which makes the small car feel tall inside. The interior proportions seem to defy logic when you consider the car’s tiny stature on the road. What never ceased to amaze us with our Ignis was the sheer amount of space packed inside the tiny body. Dacia Duster vs Suzuki Ignis vs SsangYong Tivoli.Keyless entry and go, climate control, sat-nav, lane departure warning, hill descent control, autonomous braking and a reversing camera were my highlights. Our top-spec SZ5 had all-wheel drive (a front-wheel-drive version is also available, saving £1,000) and came with loads of kit as standard. Best small SUVs and crossovers you can buy.My family liked the Ignis from the start, but the longer we ran the car for, the further we fell for its ‘park anywhere’ dimensions, clever interior and fuel-sipping engine. Over the best part of a year, the car has proven itself to be so much more than an unusually cute-looking small SUV. With low running costs, charm and a fun factor, it’s a winner – so much so that my wife now wants one!Īfter 10 months on the fleet, our Ignis has returned to Suzuki, and we are already missing it. Its looks may divide opinion and it’s uncomfortable over potholes, but you can’t help but marvel at the ingenious use of space.
The Ignis is one of the cleverest cars I’ve driven.
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