Maruti Suzuki is fast changing its design and brand perception in recent times. The company launched Vitara Brezza compact SUV in the Indian market earlier this year following the Baleno and it is now preparing to introduce the new-generation Swift twins with all-new upmarket sporty styling. Meanwhile, an all-new micro-SUV called Ignis looking to carve a niche segment on its own will be launched on January 13.
Previewed a few days ago, the brand new Ignis is derived from the i-M4 concept. The small SUV was showcased at 2015 Tokyo Motor Show before being launched in Japanese market ahead of its Indian debut at the 2016 New Delhi Auto Expo earlier this year. It was scheduled to launch during this Diwali season in the country. But as demand for Baleno premium hatchback and Vitara Brezza compact SUV have been very high, the company delayed Ignis’ launch further.
Maruti Suzuki Ignis not only comes with a compact, stylish and practical design but also sports several attractive features. It will come available in both petrol and diesel engine options while getting AMT in both powertrains to enhance its appeal further. Expect the car to offer pretty good mileage as well which is certainly one major deciding factor for customers and Maruti’s USP. Ahead of its launch, here we take a look at fifteen major facts of the India-spec Maruti Suzuki Ignis:
The word Ignis means fire in Latin and Suzuki has named the micro-SUV in such way to project it as a young and energetic vehicle. With its compact and smaller size, Maruti Suzuki Ignis is certainly capable of making its way swiftly in dense city traffic as it’s a micro-SUV.
But these are surely not the things Suzuki has thought of while giving the car its name. Instead it can be said that Ignis has been designed to set fire in the owner’s mind as the Japanese automaker claims. The car has been designed in such way and equipped with features that can ignite attraction in the customer’s mind very easily.
Interestingly, as a result of joint venture project between Suzuki and General Motors, Ignis also created the base for Chevrolet Cruze compact hatchback. So, the micro-SUV, whose launch is just weeks away, is not the first timer. Instead, it is the result of research and development of more than one and half decade around the world. Compared to the first-generation model, the all-new Maruti Suzuki Ignis certainly looks much more stylish and appealing.
Maruti Suzuki Ignis made its India debut at 2016 New Delhi Auto Expo earlier this year in February. In its first public appearance, the Ignis grabbed plenty of attention. The attractive eye-catching sporty design, compact size and attractive features inside cabin altogether have made it a very interesting car. Suzuki claims, the Ignis has been inspired by Suzuki Fronte coupe – a Japanese mini sports car.
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The Ignis has been designed to not only take on the daily city traffic challenges but also it can perform little bit of off-roading tasks as well. Popularity of SUVs and crossover are rising rapidly in Indian market and in this scenario Ignis will come as one of the most affordable ultra-compact SUVs packed with global design and features. Therefore, it has pretty good chance to become popular in the country.
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The Japanese-spec petrol powered Ignis gets SHVS technology but in India it has been reportedly confirmed to be unavailable at the launch. The Indo-Japanese automaker presently offers SHVS technology in Ertiga and Ciaz. The diesel powered Maruti Suzuki Ignis will come with a 1.3-litre DDiS diesel engine capable of kicking out 74 hp of peak power and 190 Nm of peak torque. On transmission front, the micro-SUV will receive a five-speed manual as standard and a five-speed AMT in the form of AGS as seen in the Dzire will be optional.
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Suzuki claims that, the Ignis gets an all-new 2WD and 4WD suspension which offers superior experience to the occupants inside. Indian customers are showing more and more interest toward off-roading and if Maruti Suzuki decides to sell Ignis AWD in India, it will have the chance to become very popular among such customers and become the most affordable AWD car in the country.
Besides an integrated touchscreen, it will come equipped with a premium dual-tone floating-layered dashboard layout with different colour combos, Maruti-first toggle switches for AC controls and contrast highlights on several elements. Other important stuff include an audio system with AUX-in, Bluetooth and USB connectivity. The lower variants will get access to 2-DIN music system.
For better safety quotient and comply by the upcoming government safety standards, the Ignis will be equipped with ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) and dual-airbags as standard across the entire range. The car will also get seatbelt pretensioners and ISOFIX mounts as occupants safety is emphasised.
Maruti will offer a whole host of customisation options which includes roof wraps, fog lamp bezels and front grille colour strips. Customers would also be able to personalise interior elements like colour coordinated door handles, gear lever housing and several other bits.
The higher models of Maruti Suzuki Ignis will be adorned with features like LED projector headlamps, LED Daytime Running Lights and 15-inch black alloy wheels.
Bookings for the micro-SUV will commence from the first week of January and interested customers can pre-order the car through online route. It is a first-of-a-kind feature that could be expanded to other models and is essential in this digital world with targetting customers being young audience for Ignis.
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Currently in the Indian market, Mahindra KUV100 is one such micro-SUV which will soon get increased competition from the Ignis. Dimensionally, the Ignis measures 3,700 mm in length marking it well within the sub-4 meter slab. The car comes with 1,660 mm width, 1,595mm height and 2,438 mm wheelbase to offer good interior space.
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