The Maruti Ignis is one display at the ongoing Autocar Performance Show in Mumbai. 

Maruti’s newest small car, the Ignis, is a rival to the Mahindra KUV100 and is the most affordable car to retail via the Nexa dealership chain. The car features crossover-like styling cues such as the prominent wheel arches and body cladding while the rear gets a more retro look with styling in-line with Suzukis of yesteryear.

The Ignis is available in four trim levels – Sigma, Delta, Zeta and Alpha – and is available with Maruti’s tried and tested 83hp 1.2-litre K-series petrol and 75hp 1.3-litre DDiS190 diesel engines from the Baleno. A five-speed manual gearbox is offered as standard across the entire Ignis line-up with the mid-level Delta and Zeta trims also offering an AMT gearbox option for both motors. The base Sigma trim, though, is only available with a petrol engine.

The Ignis also offers a roomy cabin for the size and a fair bit of kit with dual-airbags and ABS being offered as standard while the top trim offers goodies like a SmartPlay infotainment system with Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, MirrorLink, reverse camera, auto climate control and a height-adjustable driver’s seat.

Prices for the new Ignis range from Rs 4.59 lakh for the base petrol model up to Rs 7.80 lakh for the top diesel model (all prices ex-showroom, Delhi).

Read our Maruti Ignis review