I am interested in buying a new Maruti car around ₹6.5-7 lakh. Is it better to buy a top-variant Ignis or a mid-variant Swift? I am looking for a manual drive only, high driver seating, reasonable safety and entertainment features in this budget range, and decent resale value.

Autocar India

•7w

Since your priority is a high seating position, you should go for the top variant of the Maruti Suzuki Ignis. The Ignis has a slightly elevated driving position compared to the Maruti Suzuki Swift and better all-around visibility.

The Swift’s interiors feel a touch claustrophobic in comparison. What makes the case for the Ignis is the 1.2 K-series four-cylinder engine, which feels peppier and smoother than the Swift’s Z12, three-cylinder motor. However, the Swift, which is a more popular model, has a higher resale value.

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