Maruti Suzuki Ignis

The urban compact car from Maruti Suzuki, the Ignis redefined the concept of compact cars in India. This time around, the updated model offers new standard safety features in form of reverse parking assist system, co-driver seat belt reminder and high speed alert system. Maruti Suzuki has introduced roof rails in the higher variants – Zeta and Alpha.

Exterior

The minimalist body consists of plain surfaces and round roof with straight lines that give it a distinctive stance. The proportionate tyres jutting out at the four corners firmly support the body and hint at the car's muscular look. Dramatic features such as the front fascia with its sunglass-clad look, the shell-like roof, and the attractive slits on the C-pillar accentuate its exterior. The vehicle is available in six colour options – Nexa blue, glistening grey, silky silver, pearl arctic white, tinsel blue and uptown red. Dual tone colour options includes – tinsel blue with pearl arctic white, tinsel blue with midnight black and uptown red with midnight black.

Interior

The Ignis gets typical Maruti Suzuki black interiors with silver accents. The interior quality is good and the top-spec car gets automatic climate control, a modern touchscreen SmartPlay infotainment system equipped with USB and BlueTooth connectivity, reverse parking sensors and a multifunction steering wheel.

Engine

The Ignis gets the 1.2-litre K-Series petrol engine and the 1.3-litre DDiS diesel engine with a 5-speed manual gearbox. The petrol engine makes 83bhp and 115Nm of torque while the diesel makes 74bhp and 190Nm of torque in the Swift. The Ignis is also offered with a five-speed AMT gearbox for both the petrol and the diesel engines.