The updated Maruti Ignis has been spotted at a dealer yard. The spy images suggest that instead of cosmetic changes, the Ignis is likely to get roof rails and safety features such as rear parking sensors, co-driver seat belt reminder and an audible speed warning system.

Besides the silver roof rails, the car appears to be identical to the 2018 model. It has the same grille with chrome inserts and headlamps with integrated U-shaped LED daytime running lights. The front bumper is also the same and houses circular fog lamps that have chrome surrounds. At the rear, the Ignis gets the same wraparound tail lights and a dual-tone bumper as the outgoing car. Inside, the car is expected to get the touchscreen infotainment system from the new WagonR.

The car seen here is equipped with four parking sensors at the rear. This feature is likely to be standard on all variants of the Ignis. Besides this, the new car is also expected to get all safety features that are mandated by law from July 2019. These include airbags, ABS, seat belt reminder and high-speed warning system. 

The new Ignis is expected to be powered by the same 1.2-litre, 4-cylinder petrol engine that produces 82 BHP @ 6,000 rpm and 113 Nm of torque @ 4,200 rpm and comes with a choice of a 5-speed manual or 5-speed AMT.

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According to a media report, Maruti is working on a mid-cycle refresh of the Ignis hatchback. The production of the current Ignis has reportedly been stopped, but dealers haven't been instructed to halt bookings. 

The updated Ignis is expected to receive minor exterior updates and interior tweaks. It could be offered with an updated SmartPlay Studio infotainment system that was introduced on the new WagonR and the Baleno facelift. The car is likely to come equipped with safety features like ABS, airbags, reverse parking sensors, seatbelt reminder for front occupants and high speed warning on all variants.

The Ignis was launched in 2017 with petrol and diesel engine options. Low demand prompted Maruti to discontinue the diesel version in June 2018. Currently, the car is available with a 1.2-litre, 4-cylinder petrol engine that produces 82 BHP @ 6,000 rpm and 113 Nm of torque @ 4,200 rpm. It comes with either a 5-speed manual or a 5-speed AMT gearbox.

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According to a media report, 9 out of 15 Maruti Suzuki cars currently on sale in India meet the new crash test norms that will come into effect from October 1, 2019. These include the S-Cross, Ciaz, Ertiga, Vitara Brezza, Baleno, Swift, Dzire, Ignis and Celerio. 

Passenger cars like the WagonR, Alto K10 and Alto 800 do not comply with the latest crash regulations. However, replacements for these models are currently under development and the new cars are expected to meet the safety regulations.

As far as cars like the Eeco and Omni are concerned, it was reported back in March 2018 that Maruti might upgrade both these models.

As per the revised regulations, cars sold in India will have to pass a new set of crash tests, which include full-frontal impact, off-set frontal impact and side impact tests. The rules will be applicable to all new cars sold in the country. Additionally, new pedestrian safety norms will also come into force from October 1, 2018 for all new cars launched in India and will extend to all new cars sold from October 1, 2020.

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According to a media report, Maruti Suzuki will no longer offer the Ignis with a diesel engine. The diesel variants have reportedly been axed due to a lack of demand. Maruti is currently selling more than 4,000 units of the Ignis on an average every month. 90% of the cars sold are petrol variants.

The diesel variants of the Ignis get a 1.3-litre, 4-cylinder engine that is offered on various other Maruti models. This engine develops 74 BHP @ 4,000 rpm and 190 Nm of torque @ 2,000 rpm and comes paired with either a 5-speed manual or a 5-speed AMT. 

If these reports are true, the Ignis will only be available with a 1.2-litre, 4-cylinder petrol engine which develops 82 BHP @ 6,000 rpm and 113 Nm of torque @ 4,200 rpm. It also comes fitted with a 5-speed manual gearbox, while a 5-speed AMT is offered as an option.

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Maruti is likely to introduce the Nexa Blue colour option on the Ignis. A spy image which has surfaced online, reveals the Ignis sporting the new shade of blue. The car in the spy image appears to be the Alpha variant, which comes with a chrome grille, projector headlights with U-shaped LED DRLs and black alloy wheels. 

The Maruti Ignis is currently available in 6 base colour options including 2 blue shades - Pearl Arctic White, Silky Silver, Uptown Red, Urban Blue and Tinsel Blue. Additionally, three dual-tone colour schemes are available on the Zeta and Alpha variants. According to a media report, the Nexa Blue shade will replace Urban Blue, which is available on select variants. The production of the Ignis in Urban Blue has reportedly been stopped.

The Ignis is powered by a 1.2-litre, 4-cylinder petrol engine that produces 82 BHP @ 6,000 rpm and 113 Nm of torque @ 4,200 rpm. The car is also available with a 1.3-litre, 4-cylinder diesel engine that develops 74 BHP @ 4,000 rpm and 190 Nm @ 2,000 rpm. 5-speed manual and 5-speed AMT transmissions are available with both engines. 

It has also been reported that apart from the Ignis, Maruti will offer the Nexa Blue colour on the Baleno. The Urban Blue shade will be discontinued.

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Maruti Suzuki has introduced automated manual transmission (AMT) technology in the Alpha variant of the Ignis. Auto Gear Shift (AGS), as Maruti calls it, is now available on both - the petrol and diesel versions of the car. While the Ignis Alpha (AGS) petrol is priced at Rs. 7,01,143, the Ignis Alpha (AGS) diesel costs Rs. 8,08,050 (ex-showroom, Delhi).

In Alpha trim, the Ignis gets features such as LED projector headlamps with daytime running lights, remote keyless entry, start/stop button, automatic air-conditioning, height adjustable driver's seat and reversing camera among others. Dual airbags, seatbelts with pre-tensioners, ABS with EBD and ISOFIX child seat mounts are standard across all variants.

The Maruti Suzuki Ignis was launched in January 2017 with a choice of 1,197cc petrol engine with 82 BHP @ 6,000 rpm and 113 Nm @ 4,200 rpm and a 1,248cc diesel producing 74 BHP @ 4,000 rpm and 190 Nm of torque @ 2,000 rpm. While a 5-speed manual gearbox was standard with all variants, the Delta and Zeta variants were offered with an AMT as well.

According to Maruti Suzuki, 27 percent of Ignis sales constitute of AMT-equipped cars. The growing popularity of the transmission is one of the reasons for the introduction of the technology in the Alpha variants of the car.

Maruti Suzuki has launched the Ignis at prices starting from Rs. 4.59 lakh for the petrol and Rs. 6.39 lakh for the diesel (all prices ex-showroom, Delhi). The hatchback will be retailed through the company's NEXA dealership chain. It is available in four variants - Sigma, Delta, Zeta and Alpha, with the entry level Sigma trim being offered only with the petrol option.

Maruti is offering the Ignis with two engine options - a 1.2-litre, 4-cylinder petrol and a 1.3-litre, 4-cylinder diesel. The 1.2-litre, VVT petrol engine churns out 82 BHP @ 6,000 rpm and 113 Nm of torque @ 4,200 rpm, while the 1.3-litre, DDiS diesel unit develops 74 BHP @ 4,000 rpm and 190 Nm of torque @ 2,000 rpm. Both engines are offered with two transmission options - a 5-speed MT and a 5-speed AMT. Maruti claims that the Ignis petrol delivers a fuel economy figure of 20.89 km/l, while the diesel returns 26.80 km/l.

The Ignis is designed as a hatchback-crossover. It gets an upright front face with a broad, single-frame, chrome-lined grille that stretches across the width of the car. The grille engulfs the two headlight clusters that have LED projectors and DRLs on the top-end variant. The lower bumper houses the number plate in the middle and circular fog lamps. On the side, the car gets beefed up wheel arches, blacked out 15-inch alloy wheels and a thick C-pillar with the Suzuki triad design. The rear gets a retro-themed look with a steeply raked windscreen and two-piece tail-lights, while the number plate housing has been placed in the centre of the tailgate.

On the inside, Ignis comes with a dual tone dashboard layout. Features on offer include a SmartPlay touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto & Mirror Link, automatic climate control system with toggle switches, start/stop button and electrically adjustable & foldable ORVMs. The car has a boot space of 265 litres.

In the safety department, the Ignis is equipped with dual airbags, ABS + EBD and ISOFIX child seat mounts as standard across all variants. Maruti claims that the car has been designed and engineered to meet upcoming side impact, offset crash and pedestrian safety norms.

The Ignis is available in six body colours – Pearl Arctic White, Uptown Red, Silky Silver, Tinsel Blue, Glistening Grey and Urban Blue. Maruti is also offering dual-tone colour options on the Zeta and Alpha variants. Moreover, prospective owners have an option to customize the exteriors and interiors of the car prior to purchase.

Petrol

Sigma MT - Rs. 4.59 lakh

Delta MT - Rs. 5.19 lakh

Delta AMT - Rs. 5.74 lakh

Zeta MT - Rs. 5.75 lakh

Zeta AMT - Rs. 6.30 lakh

Alpha MT - Rs. 6.69 lakh

Diesel

Delta MT - Rs. 6.39 lakh

Delta AMT - Rs. 6.94 lakh

Zeta MT - Rs. 6.91 lakh

Zeta AMT - Rs. 7.46 lakh

Alpha MT - Rs. 7.80 lakh

Maruti Suzuki has started accepting bookings for the upcoming Ignis hatchback crossover, which is scheduled to be launched on January 13, 2017. Customers can book the car through the official website, by paying a token amount of Rs. 11,000. Most dealers are quoting a waiting period of 3 to 4 weeks for the Ignis, after its official launch.

The Ignis will be sold through Maruti's NEXA dealership network and will share showroom space with the Baleno and the S-Cross. Maruti will be offering various customization options with the Ignis.

The Ignis will be powered by Maruti's familiar 1.2-litre petrol and 1.3-litre diesel engines. Both these engines will be available with a 5-speed manual and AMT gearboxes. The car's brochure that was leaked earlier this week, reveals that it will be available in four variants - Sigma, Delta, Zeta and Alpha. The entry-level Sigma variant comes only with the petrol engine option, while the AMT unit will be offered only with the mid-level Delta and Zeta variants.

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Maruti Suzuki will be launching the Ignis in India on January 13, 2017. Ahead of its scheduled launch, the car's official brochure has been leaked, giving a brief idea about its variant-wise feature and powertrain distribution. The Ignis, which will be sold through the NEXA dealership chain, will be available in four variants - Sigma, Delta, Zeta and Alpha.

Maruti will be offering two engine options with the Ignis - a 1.2-litre petrol and a 1.3-litre diesel. The petrol will be available in all four variants, while the diesel won't be offered in the Sigma (base) trim. A 5-speed MT gearbox will be standard with both engines. An AMT unit will also be offered with the petrol as well as diesel engines, though it will only be available with the mid-level Delta and Zeta variants.

Following are other major takeaways from the leaked brochure:
• LED projector headlamps & DRLs will be available only on the top-end Alpha trim
• Zeta and Alpha variants will come with alloy wheels. Delta trim will get full wheel covers
• The touchscreen Smart Play infotainment system will be available with the Alpha variants, while Delta and Zeta trims will come with a 2 DIN audio system
• Delta, Zeta and Alpha trim levels will also get USB and Bluetooth connectivity and also steering mounted audio controls
• Automatic climate control will be offered only with the Alpha trim
• Push button start will be available on the Zeta and Alpha variants
• Spare wheel in all the variants is of steel type
• ABS with EBD and dual front airbags are standard across all variants

Maruti will be offering a wide range of colour options with the Ignis, though they will be distributed within the four trim levels. Pearl Arctic White and Silky Silver will be the only two colours available with each of the four variants. Glistening Grey will not be offered on the top-end Alpha variant, while Urban Blue won't be available with the entry-level Sigma trim. Uptown Red and Tinsel Blue will be available only with the Zeta and Delta variants. The Ignis can also be opted in three dual-tone colour schemes, which will only be available with the Zeta and Alpha variants. These dual-tone colours include Uptown Red with Midnight Black, Tinsel Blue with Midnight Black, and Tinsel Blue with Pearl Arctic White.

Maruti Suzuki has officially revealed a few details about its upcoming hatchback-crossover offering - the Ignis. The automaker has also officially announced that the Ignis will be launching in India on January 13th, 2017. Bookings for the car will commence from the first week of January, and interested customers will also be able to book the car through the online route.

The Ignis was earlier showcased in India as a production-ready concept at the 2016 Auto Expo. The production version revealed yesterday is nearly identical to the earlier model, save for a few omissions. The car gets unconventional styling, thanks to a vertical snout, a massive c-pillar and a boxy rear. The wheel arches have been beefed up and black body cladding has been added to justify the Ignis' crossover badge.

Following are a few details about the Maruti Suzuki Ignis that have been officially revealed:
• It will come with two engine options: a 1.2-litre petrol and a 1.3-litre diesel
• A 5-speed manual gearbox will be standard. An AMT unit will also be offered with both - petrol and diesel models
• ABS and dual-airbags will be standard across the range. The car will also get seatbelt pretensioners and ISOFIX mounts
• Maruti will offer customization options, which includes roof wraps, fog lamp bezels and front grille colour strips. Customers would also be able to customize a few elements of the interiors, including colour coordinated door handles and gear lever housing
• The interiors will get a dual-tone layout, and will be similar to that of the concept car that was showcased at this year's auto expo
• Top-end model will get a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system, while lower trim levels will come with a 2-DIN system
• Other exterior design elements available with the higher models include LED projector headlamps, LED DRLs and 15-inch black alloy wheels

The Maruti Ignis will be sold through the NEXA dealership chain. The company says that the Ignis' target audience is the Indian youth in their 20s.

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