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

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You’re moving from an Ignis and want a small, city‑friendly pure EV where comfort matters more than range or speed. Given that brief, we would pick the Tata Punch EV with the Standard battery in a mid trim, rather than the Long Range. It suits your use because the size is still easy to park, the higher seat makes it simple to get in and out, and the suspension feels more comfortable on broken city roads than most small cars. Compared to your Marutu Suzuki Ignis, the Tata Punch EV rides much better, and the cabin is far quieter, so your daily runs will feel calmer. Since you don’t need a big range, the Standard battery keeps price and weight down, which helps ride comfort too.Two things to keep in mind. The Punch EV is a touch larger than the Tata Tiago EV, so in very tight parking, the Tiago is still the easier tool. Also, Tata’s charging network is improving, but still uneven by area, so check chargers near your regular routes before you decide.On your question about more small EVs from Hyundai or Maruti, as of now, neither has a small, affordable city EV in showrooms. Maruti’s next EV is expected to be an MPV, and Hyundai too has nothing in the same bracket as the Punch EV. If you want the smallest footprint today, the Tiago EV remains the other good pick, but for comfort-first city use, the Punch EV fits your brief best.

Tata Punch EV

Maruti Suzuki Ignis

Tata Tiago EV

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In Delhi NCR, the uncomfortable reality is that a BS4 diesel private vehicle is generally not protected beyond the 10 year age limit simply because it is well maintained or low mileage. The restriction in Delhi is age based rather than condition based, which is why even a beautifully maintained Ford Endeavour with just 45,000 km can still be affected.The confusion comes from the fact that there are two separate things people mix up: registration validity and local operating restrictions. A vehicle may technically be capable of passing fitness or still be mechanically sound, but in Delhi NCR, diesel private cars older than 10 years are subject to the local end of life vehicle enforcement rules. In simple terms, once your 2017 BS4 diesel crosses that threshold, continuing to use it in Delhi NCR becomes the issue, not whether the car itself is still “good.”

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Your use is mostly in the city with long, slow traffic, and you want another five years of hassle‑free running. In this case, fixing the car first is the right move. On these Celerios, a worn clutch and a faulty AMT control unit often show up as strong jerks once everything gets hot. Replacing the clutch set and the AMT unit together, followed by proper calibration, usually brings it back to smooth shifts and can last another 40,000–60,000 km. As for the service life, it's highly unlikely that the dealer would offer you a guarantee of 5 years. Do check what it is that they are providing by way of a warranty. In terms of expectation, you should be able to get a few more years out of it, though, as mentioned, this can't be guaranteed. If you are in a position to buy a new car and would like something more modern, upgrading your car would make sense. This time around, consider a car with a torque convertor automatic, as these are best suited to start-stop traffic and are the smoothest type of autobox around. The Skoda Kylaq is an example of this.

Skoda Kylaq

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You’re after a no-drama, long-term family car that is easy to drive, comfortable and roomy. For that brief, the Honda Elevate VX CVT is a good fit. The VX CVT is the sweet spot because the automatic keeps the engine smooth in traffic, and the VX trim gets the useful features without pushing the price too high.Why it fits your list: Honda’s simple 1.5 petrol has a long, clean track record, so it suits your “no issues for 10+ years” aim. The driving position is high, the steering is light, and the CVT makes stop-go city work very easy. Space is good for four adults, the seats are supportive, and the suspension deals with broken roads well, so daily comfort is strong.Trade-offs to note: it is not the quickest for fast highway passes, and rivals offer more flashy features. If you expect a lot of high-speed use with a full load, you may want more punch.Regarding waiting for a facelift, while it may launch this year, there is no confirmed date or list of changes. An update usually brings small styling tweaks and a few extra features, and prices can go up too. The basics you care about are space, ease of driving, Honda’s engine and service and these are unlikely to change much.If you do want to look around, pick the Kia Seltos IVT for more features and a more modern cabin. Overall, for your needs, the Elevate VX CVT lines up best right now.

Honda Elevate

Kia Seltos

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Going by your shortlist, you want a bigger family car on a tight budget and are looking at base trims. If you need the car in the next couple of months for mostly city use with some weekend trips, pick the Kia Seltos HTE (O) IVT. It is well equipped and, compared to the Maruti Suzuki Brezza, gives you more back-seat space and boot room.The Brezza update will be relatively minor, though we expect the 1.5 NA engine to make way for the 1.0 turbo-petrol from the Fronx. Waiting for it only makes sense if you mainly drive in tight city areas and want an easier-to-park car.Overall, for a near-term purchase and everyday comfort, the Seltos lines up best with what you’re considering.

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Maruti Suzuki Fronx

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With the kind of mileage you are already seeing from your 4th generation Honda City, I would not rush to fit a CNG kit. Around 16 kpl over 85,000 km is actually a healthy real world figure for a petrol sedan, and since the City is known for its smoothness and refinement, adding an aftermarket CNG kit will inevitably change the character of the car. Honda does not offer a factory CNG option for the City, so any retrofit will be third party, which means compromises in boot space, some loss in outright performance and the added variable of installation quality and long term reliability. Honda also recommends using fuel that meets the vehicle specifications, and aftermarket modifications can complicate warranty or support considerations on newer cars.A CNG conversion only starts making strong financial sense if your running is very high and you plan to keep the car for several more years to recover the kit cost. If your annual usage is moderate, the payback period can be longer than expected. The only real case for going CNG here is if fuel cost reduction is your absolute top priority. Otherwise, given how well your City is already performing, I would leave it as is and enjoy the refinement rather than fixing something that is not really broken.

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