Maruti Suzuki India Limited has launched the all-new Ignis just a week after showcasing it at the recently held Auto Expo 2020 in New Delhi. The Ignis has received a mid-life makeover and now carries a more SUV inspired look with the front grille getting a similar treatment to what we’ve seen on the compact S-Presso.
The Ignis has always been a great looking product from Maruti and is sold through their Nexa dealerships across the country. Its compact SUV inspired looks are complemented by a premium interior that carries an excellent fit and finish. Having said that, the Ignis hasn’t clocked the massive numbers that Maruti expected it to initially, however this time around I feel that they have their game sorted and the Ignis will move up on the sales chart.
Key features on the new Ignis include a rear spoiler, roof rails and the high ground clearance it offers is definitely a boon for our roads. Powering the Ignis is a BS6 compliant petrol engine that displaces 1.2 litres and is touted to be quite a peppy unit. Maruti Suzuki has done away with the 1.3 DDiS engine for all its products as it doesn’t make the cut for BS6, however the company is bullish that their frugal petrol engine will suffice in their small car range at the moment. The Ignis is also being offered with an AGS transmission for those looking for a convenient stylish city slicker.
What Maruti Suzuki has to say about the new Ignis
Speaking at the launch, Mr. Kenichi Ayukawa, MD & CEO, Maruti Suzuki India Limited said, “IGNIS enjoys a special place in the Maruti Suzuki NEXA portfolio and has been appreciated for its peppy drivability and spacious interiors. We have recognised an increasing preference for feature loaded cars that have SUV-like high seating position and dominant road presence. We are confident that the all new IGNIS with its SUV design and spacious interiors will appeal to the customers.”
Maruti Suzuki Ignis price list
The new Ignis has been priced rather well and is available in a total of seven variants. Apart from these, you can choose to have any variant in a dual-tone finish which will be an additional cost of INR 13,000 over the ex-showroom price listed below.
Sigma: INR 4,89,300
Delta: INR 5,66,800
Delta AGS: INR 6,13,800
Zeta: INR 5,89,300
Zeta AGS: INR 6,36,300
Alpha: INR 6,72,800
Alpha AGS: INR 7,19,800