Will be sold through the NEXA line of dealerships.
The Maruti Ignis has been spotted testing by Motortrend India, ahead of its market launch during the festive season. When launched, it will be sold through Maruti's premium NEXA line of dealerships.
The Ignis made its Indian debut at the Auto Expo 2016, previewing a sub-4m crossover. It looks largely identical to the Suzuki Ignis sold in Japan, but will feature chrome-accentuated grille, slight design tweaks and roof rails. The Ignis measures 3,700 mm long, 1,660 mm in wide, 1,595 mm in high, has a 2,435 mm long wheelbase and a 180 mm high ground clearance.
The India-spec Maruti Ignis is likely to be powered by the 1.2-liter K12B engine with VVT or a 1.3-liter DDiS engine equipped with Suzuki’s SHVS mild hybrid tech. A 5-speed manual will be standard in both models, while a CVT could be exclusive for the petrol variant.
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The Maruti Ignis will rival pseudo crossovers like the Mahindra KUV100 and Tata Tiago Aktiv. Prices could hover between INR 4.5-7 Lakhs, depending on the trim and engine option.
[Source: MotorTrend India]
