[bharathdonti]

Hello,

I have booked a 2023 Ignis Alpha MT White. The final price has been quoted at ₹7.9lacs, including 3-year extended, full matting, and window shades (I was particular about these accessories).

The other accessories that I have opted for are

1. Door Mats
2. Mud Flaps
3. Dicky Mat

I have done the PDI of the car, and everything seems to be in order.

I will be changing the tyres as soon as I take the delivery. I have two options.

1. Bridgestone Sturdo, which will cost me ₹3,400 after the exchange
2. Continental UC6, which will cost me ₹2,500 after exchange

The insurance includes Zero Dep, Engine protection and Return to invoice.

The delivery has been scheduled for the day of Dussehra.

Is an extended warranty necessary? The default warranty comes with 3 years or 1,00,000 km. Please suggest

This car will be strictly for the city limits. Our primary car is a Seltos 2023 GTX+ Diesel AT.

[Oxy]

In my opinion, even the 2022 Celerio fares better than the WagonR, let alone Ignis.

Celerio feels much better built, more spacious from inside, has better ground clearance and has much lesser body roll than the WagonR. Also it comes with driver seat adjustment and 15 inch alloys in it's top end variant. WagonR only has it's 1.2L engine going in it's favour over Celerio, nothing much else.

Celerio vs Ignis would be a more sensible comparison according to me.

[DicKy]

Originally Posted by Oxy

Celerio feels much better built, more spacious from inside, has better ground clearance and has much lesser body roll than the WagonR. Also it comes with driver seat adjustment and 15 inch alloys in it's top end variant. WagonR only has it's 1.2L engine going in it's favour over Celerio, nothing much else.

Agreed.

Truth be told, the Celerio deserves the 1.2l more than the WagonR.

Though have to see if Maruti retains the K10 engine or if the Z12 would take place both theK10 and K12 duties.

[Oldschool guy]

We were looking to say goodbye to our beloved Nano. Due to the tight, dedicated parking space in our society—where I used to park both my big bikes and the car—our choice was limited to a small hatchback.

We initially considered the Swift, but since both my father and mother are elderly, they found it too low. So, with a heavy heart, I finally decided to go for the Wagon R, as it addressed our primary concern: easy ingress and egress, along with comfortable seats for senior citizens.

I had driven the Wagon R multiple times of my friends. There was nothing wrong with it everything was perfect, like Sarvagun Sampann. It was reliable, practical, comfortable, frugal, and an ideal family car. However, if pushed hard—which is quite unreasonable for a tallboy hatchback—the dynamics weren’t as stable.

Right next to the Maruti Arena showroom was a Nexa showroom. Out of curiosity, I walked in to check out the Baleno, hoping it had a better seating position than the Swift. But it was similar. While there, I casually checked out the Ignis. The last time I had seen it was during its launch at the Auto Expo, where I instantly liked its design. Over time, I had forgotten about it, but seeing it again, the design grew on me.

My father sat in the Ignis and immediately said it felt better than the Swift for him. He found it easier to get in and out, thanks to its higher seating. While the Ignis isn’t exactly a tallboy, its seats are positioned high enough to be comfortable for senior citizens.

Having driven both cars on winding ghat roads, I found that the Ignis had a different driving dynamic. Since it isn’t a typical tallboy design, you can feel the difference in sharp turns, especially at higher speeds. The Ignis also has better grip due to its tires, and its ‘80s-inspired hatchback design likely offers better aerodynamics compared to the Wagon R’s boxy shape.

One more thing—the Wagon R, unfortunately, carries the stigma of being an Uber/Ola cab, and Maruti no longer offers special editions like the Wagon R Stingray, which once appealed to private buyers. This gave the Ignis an edge. The only downside of the Ignis is its light-colored interior, which requires extra care.

If the Wagon R is Sarvagun Sampann, then the Ignis goes beyond that!

[condor]

Originally Posted by Oldschool guy

The Ignis also has better grip due to its tires, and its ‘80s-inspired hatchback design likely offers better aerodynamics compared to the Wagon R’s boxy shape.

If you are getting the Ignis, you can upsize to 185/65-16 and drop tyre pressure by 2 points. Will feel better.

[Tekina19]

Ignis is always a better car. As it is sold from Nexa showrooms, it sells less compared to Wagon R IMHO. In todays world, Ignis offers excellent or best value for your hard earned money. Maruti throws good discounts and good exchange bonus for it which makes deal much better. For young people who are looking for small budget car, Ignis makes lot of sense. Tall people (more than 6 feet) can look for Wagon R as it has better seating height.