Hi team, Has the Maruti Suzuki Ignis been discontinued in India, or is it still on sale?

Autocar India

•7h

That’s a very valid question, and it’s exactly the sort of thing that will give Force Motors sleepless nights with CAFE 3 looming in April 2027. With a single, heavy ladder‑frame diesel SUV in the portfolio, there is realistically no way the company can comfortably meet even the current CAFE 2 limits. Let alone the far stricter CAFE 3 norms, without major changes. The options are stark: significantly electrify or hybridise the Gurkha line‑up, add new, more efficient models to bring down the fleet average, or be prepared to pay hefty penalties on every unit sold. Given Force’s limited scale and resources, a clean‑sheet, dedicated EV is a big ask. It’s also possible the company is working on arrangements or future products to mitigate its tailpipe CO₂ that we are not aware of. As things stand, though, the Gurkha by itself cannot carry them through the next round of CAFÉ.

Autocar India

•3d

Your 30 km a day in Bengaluru traffic likely means long stretches below about 25 khp, which is exactly when a diesel DPF struggles to passively regenerate. In that kind of stop‑start usage, it’s better to plan regeneration rather than wait for the warning light.If you go for a diesel car, try to do a dedicated DPF‑friendly run. Hold a steady 60-70 kph at roughly 1,800-2,500 rpm for 20-30 minutes about once every 2-3 weeks, or as soon as a DPF warning appears. The key is consistency and temperature, so don’t cut such a drive short if you suspect a regen is happening, and avoid lots of very short trips immediately after a cold start, which only accelerate soot build‑up.When you’re at the dealership, ask them to show you how the car indicates DPF status and what the different DPF warnings look like, and to explain the manual‑regeneration procedure in simple terms, so you’re not guessing if a light comes on. On a test drive, also check that you can comfortably cruise at 60-70 kph with the engine sitting near 2,000 rpm in one gear without constant shifting, because that’s exactly the sort of condition that lets the DPF clean itself.If your usage later shifts to frequent 300 km‑plus highway runs or you start doing more than roughly 1,500 km a month, the DPF will regenerate far more often on its own, and a diesel becomes much less fussy in everyday use.

Autocar India

•44m

If you are inclined towards it, go for the Jeep Compass Sport diesel manual. For someone who enjoys driving a manual diesel, it is the most satisfying choice at this price. The 2.0 diesel has strong pull once it’s past the initial few metres, so overtakes are easy and hill drives feel effortless. The steering feels natural and gives good confidence. Also, the ride is comfortable on broken roads, and the whole car feels solid and safe at speed. If you care most about how a car drives, this one will make you smile every day.One thing to be aware of is the clutch - it is on the heavier side, so in slow, stop-go traffic, your left leg will feel it. Also, at very low speeds, you may need to shift down often, as the engine wakes up properly only once you’re moving a bit. The Sport trim is also quite basic in terms of features, so check you’re okay with that and budget for a few dealer-fit add-ons if needed. Jeep’s service network is smaller than the big brands, so confirm a good workshop near you and take the extended warranty and a service package.

Jeep Compass