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Otherwise, the Diesel + AMT option is available for Zest, but it's quite expensive and I doubt anyone would want to spend that much on a taxi car. Hence, this deal of AMT + diesel combination on the base Ignis is a very good deal for any taxi owners / drivers in this crazy traffic conditions. The bigger advantage is the free boot space for those airport / intercity runs which a CNG car doesn't benefit from. Last edited by swiftnfurious : 3rd January 2017 at 17:43. | ||
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I am in agreement about all what you have said regarding safety features, vb (although I don't consider a 3-star Euro NCAP rating as a true stamp of absolute safety for a car, and it's Indian counterpart is yet to be tested anyway). Hence it was all the more imperative that Maruti didn't skip on the premium factor in convenience, and given the Ignis a CVT at least. It's a given that the Ignis will be coming in the Hyundai Grand i10's price range, and even the Hyundai has, although an archaic 4-speed, torque converter. Rajeev's chart, which I shared in my previous post, clearly shows where the AMT's positioning is, in the list of automatic transmissions. There used to be a time when engines and transmissions used to define a car, but in the relentless pursuit of customers' preferences for more and more glitzy features, cabin/boot space and mileage, it seems like the one true thing which was used to measure a car's competency has been forgotten (or forgiven, from the customers' perspective). As for the overall package, let's see what we are missing: - no 1.0L Boosterjet, - no 1.2L Dualjet, - no All-Grip (AWD/4x4), - no TC/CVT transmission, - no side or curtain airbags, - no dual-camera brake support (DCBS), - no SHVS. Not to mention that the Ignis will be the Nth car to have the 1.2L petrol and the 1.3L diesel, which powers the entire Maruti range from the Ritz to the S-Cross, yet 3 of those cars are premium offerings! But, as it has been happening with every other recent Maruti, it will be a resounding sales success. In the end, it depends on what the "it's-a-Maruti-all-is-forgiven" customer defines the Ignis AMT as: Is it the most expensive hatchback offering with an AMT? If yes, is it worth the price? Or, Is it the cheapest premium hatch with an automatic transmission (since it's being sold through a premium channel and boasts of a long list of safety features AND a 3-star safety rating)? I know the "it's-a-Maruti-all-is-forgiven" customer will choose the latter, and do his/her bit to ensure the Ignis is a grand success in the days/months/years to come. Last edited by RavenAvi : 3rd January 2017 at 19:19. | |
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@th2 is right. Even the First Customer to book might get his Car around 2nd week of February. First batch, they're manufacturing Petrol Version followed by the Diesel. Quote:
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| ![]() Posting the variant-wise comparison taken from the feature list provided on Ignis website. Sigma variant comes only with Petrol option. AMT is offered in Delta and Zeta variants. Offering in Zeta seems a reasonable choice than Alpha, as a customer who is preferring Auto wont be missing much in Zeta compared to Alpha variant. Common Features: Features common across all the variants. ![]() ![]() Sigma vs Delta: ![]() Delta vs Zeta: ![]() Zeta vs Alpha: ![]() Attaching the excel sheet too in case anyone wants to do further customization of the variant comparison. |
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If I recall correctly, the WagonR with 50/50 split was registered as a 4 seater and Hyundai used that aggressively in the print campaigns to market Santro which was a 5 seater. Maybe MSIL didn't want a repeat of that episode. | |
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The former feature makes absolute sense because the Yeti and the Ignis both, are actually comfy when seating just 4 people. But neither of these vehicles are really meant to lug 5 people about here and there. The functional load carrying roof-rails are also there on the Yeti - all one needs to do is buy a Thule Roof Box and bolt it on. I always do personally appreciate function over form. I wonder why our car manufacturers, especially in India, always focus only on Form over Function! Yes, I do understand our Indian mind set and unwillingness to pay beyond a certain price as also the innate tendency to achieve a particular "look" but without the "substance" behind it. Saying that, at least the manufacturers could offer the "functional" variants "on order" and perhaps even at a "premium" or "additional cost" for the few enthusiastic people out there! This above has been my constant lament and refrain, for the last so many years and I ve been pretty vociferous about the same via letters to the editors of some of the Auto Magazines and of course, regular rumblings and grumblings on TBHP... No action so far, but I shall soldier on! ![]() | |
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| ![]() Booked AMT ZETA at NEXA Dwarka & was quoted a waiting period of 4-6 weeks as well. I think its the standard period which Maruti is giving everyone. I am tempted to go for Alpha even though its manual ( will decide when its launched). |
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| ![]() Does AMT Zeta have extra features compared to Zeta Manual? Maybe some bits of Alpha. |
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| ![]() Can someone comment on the longevity of LED Projector Headlamps and DRLs and the replacement cost if it gets faulty? I am guessing a defective DRL would require the entire Headlamp unit to be replaced. Also is the standard warranty and extended warranty for MSIL cars 2+2 years? I was unable to find this info from Nexa website. |
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Regarding Warranty, it will be the same 2+2 years. Don't think it will change for this Ignis. You might ask your dealer for better clarification. | ||
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| ![]() Maruti could have at least Projector Headlamps (without HIDs or LEDs) in the Zeta variant. They did the same mistake in Baleno Zeta as well. OT - Maruti silently skipped mentioning that Baleno Alpha variant has different tail lamps than the other lower variants. Last edited by Prodigy07 : 4th January 2017 at 12:17. |
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