Maruti Suzuki Ignis

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If the Maruti Suzuki S-Presso gave you an SUV-like feel, the Maruti Suzuki Ignis is a better model capable of delivering an SUV-like comfort and experience. Besides, it comes with an exclusive tall-boy look that sets it apart from other Maruti Suzuki models in its pricing range. Maruti Suzuki Ignis, a petrol-driven hatchback, is available in seven variants. The Ignis Petrol Sigma is the basic variant with a starting price range of Rs 495,320 (Delhi, ex-showroom). The topmost variant, Ignis Petrol AMT Alpha, comes with a pricing of Rs 736,898 (Delhi, ex-showroom).

On the mileage front, The Maruti Suzuki Ignis delivers a decent performance of 20.89 km/l. The Maruti Suzuki Ignis is available in nine exciting color combinations, including three dual-colored models.

Maruti Suzuki Ignis Exterior

The first aspect of the Maruti Suzuki Ignis Exterior that strikes your attention is its high SUV-like stance. It allows easy access and exit from the vehicle at a comfortable height. The high seating arrangement offers excellent road visibility while delivering an SUV-like road clearance.

The striking rear spoiler and roof rails enhance the sporty look. The facility of the rear window wiper is a premium feature not available in lower-priced vehicles. The best aspect of the Maruti Suzuki Ignis is that it exudes a rugged exterior look with an imposing chrome grille that leaves a lasting impression on people's minds.

The 15-inches all-black alloy wheels and the novel front and rear skid plates add to the toughness factor, besides looking stunning all the way. The LED projector headlamps with LED DRLs enable better visibility and also complement the rugged exterior appearance. The stylish fog lamps serve as excellent accessories to augment the visibility quotient.

Maruti Suzuki Ignis Interior

While the Maruti Suzuki Ignis has a tough exterior appearance, its best-in-class interior features include humongous space to keep you calm despite the chaotic traffic outside. The comfortable seats with high-quality upholstery provide maximum convenience after a hard day at work. The dual-tone ivory dashboard gels beautifully with the upholstery and lends a pleasing appearance and feel.

The 60:40 rear seats are the epitome of comfort, while the 260L boot space allows you to store your luggage comfortably when you embark on long vacation drives. The SmartPlay Studio is an infotainment system that connects with your smartphone and allows you to communicate with friends and colleagues while navigating traffic. Besides the steering mounted controls, you can operate the SmartPlay system using voice controls.

The Tilt steering feature available on the Ignis makes driving the vehicle the most comfortable task as you can adjust the tilting angle according to your requirements. The inclusion of the rear parking camera enables hassle-free parking. Other excellent features include Automatic Climate Control and MID with TFT screen.

Maruti Suzuki Ignis Engine and Performance

With BSVI compliance being the norm today, the Maruti Suzuki Ignis comes with a compatible 1.2L VVT petrol engine that delivers the power of 61KW @ 6000rpm and a maximum torque of 113Nm at 4200rpm. The finely tuned engine enables the Maruti Suzuki Ignis to navigate through the streets with ease. Besides, this engine delivers enough power to allow the vehicle to manoeuvre rugged terrains.

The Maruti Suzuki Ignis is available with manual and automatic transmission systems making it an absolute pleasure to drive this vehicle on Indian roads. The Auto Gear Shift technology is a boon, especially if you regularly navigate heavy traffic on city roads. It enables smooth navigation without compromising on the efficiency quotient.

Compared to the Maruti Suzuki Celerio, the Ignis model has a smaller fuel tank with a 32L capacity. However, its mileage performance should see you sail through more than 600 km on a full tank.

Maruti Suzuki Ignis Ride, Handling, and Safety

The Maruti Suzuki Ignis comes equipped with the Suzuki Total Effective Control Technology (TECT) concept that ensures excellent absorption and dispersion of crash energy. The high-tensile steel body parts make it a sturdy vehicle. This vehicle comes with optional Isofix child seat anchorage features of international quality to provide the greatest safety to your loved ones.

Anti-lock Braking System and EBD ensure a safe and efficient braking experience even when you attempt braking at high speeds carrying heavy loads. Both the driver and the front-seat co-passenger can benefit from airbags that soften the impact considerably and help save your lives in the event of a crash.

The Pedestrian Protection Compliance feature protects pedestrians and occupants alike. Pre-tensioners and force delimiters provided on the seatbelts protect the passengers from seatbelt inflicted injuries.
Other safety features include child locks on the rear doors, rear view parking camera, speed-sensing auto door locking, and high-speed warning alerts.

Maruti Suzuki Ignis Competition Check

Maruti Ignis is one of the few hatchback models that offer SUV-like comfort and convenience. It faces competition from Mahindra KUV100, the updated Honda Brio, Hyundai Grand i10, and Tata Bolt. Among its sibling peers, the Maruti Suzuki Celerio and Maruti Suzuki Swift offer good competition.

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