Maruti’s recently-launched Ignis hatchback is sold via the company’s Nexa dealerships and is priced starting at Rs 4.59 lakh. The car is available in four variants and has a wide price band, going up to Rs 7.80 lakh for the top-end diesel Alpha trim. Engine options on the Ignis include the tried and tested 1.2-litre petrol and the popular 1.3-litre diesel. While the five-speed manual gearbox is standard, the AMT is offered as an option on both petrol and diesel models.
A quick survey across various dealerships revealed that both the petrol and diesel variants are in demand. The Ignis Alpha petrol with manual gearbox has a waiting period of close to eight weeks, while deliveries of its diesel counterpart are said take a minimum of 12 weeks. There is a high demand for the AMT-equipped models too.
With the Ignis, Maruti has added yet another premium hatchback to its Nexa line-up, with the focus on first-time buyers who want a car that stands out in the crowd. The Ignis has no direct competition, except for the Mahindra KUV100 which is priced between Rs 4.58 lakh and Rs 7.16 lakh. Maruti’s new launch is expected to benefit Nexa dealerships which, until now, only had the Baleno generating good sales numbers.
(All prices ex-showroom, Delhi).