Light Of My Life

The first new vehicle he’s owned, Paul Channing is stoked with his Suzuki Ignis and clocked up 1,000km in the first two weeks in his new steed. Based in Hokianga, Paul has made good use of the Ignis fuel economy over the past few months, exploring the North Island with friends and whānau.

If you’re stuck for a birthday present idea, why not take the lead from Paul Channing’s son who gave his father a swish new Suzuki Ignis LTD.

Paul raves about his Suzuki Ignis and describes it as the light of his life. Paul’s son is stoked his dad loves the Ignis. Giving his dad a Suzuki gave him peace of mind in knowing he was travelling in a reliable, safe and economical vehicle that not only looks awesome, but that Paul can personalise by adding his own unique touches too, which he certainly has.

Paul can often be seen travelling around Hokianga beachside and offroad with his pint sized dog, Elvis. Paul lives down a dirt road and regularly heads out fishing. The Ignis is perfect for his offroad travels and easily handles the terrain. Paul has decked out his Ignis with monsoon shields, a bonnet protector, a rear spoiler, light bar, small side mouldings and is adding a roof rack, gaining a local nickname, the Hokianga Bone Crusher or HBC.

The fuel efficiency and retro styling of the Ignis instantly appealed to Paul and his son. Paul’s previous vehicle managed 6-7 km per litre, his Suzuki Ignis is a dream at 17 km per litre with potential for just over 20 km per litre.

Not only does it look good on the road and on the wallet, another underestimated feature is its ample space and ease of entry for all ages and heights. With the LTD model’s independent sliding rear seats and front doors opening to a 90 degree angle, it enables comfortable access for Paul, his gear and his 7ft nephews.

Paul has affectionately named his ivory Ignis “Ngā Ahi”, acknowledging the word Ignis, translated as Fire, which he has also carved into a custom key holder he wears as a pendant. “Ngā Ahi” could also relate to Paul’s chilli eating prowess, as Northland’s reigning Chilli Eating Champion for the second year running. Insider tip - Paul attributes his unique chilli tolerance to mind over matter and refuses to be fooled by the ‘heat’ a chilli proclaims.

To find out more about the Suzuki Ignis, and the range of Suzuki Genuine Accessories, check out www.suzuki.co.nz/Ignis.