Maruti Suzuki is set to launch their latest compact crossover the Ignis in the country on January 13, 2017. It will be Maruti's first launch in the new year, and the Ignis will be the third to join the line up that is to be sold through the brand's premium dealership chain Nexa.
The Ignis will come with an option of two engines - a modified version of the 1.2-litre K-series petrol unit found on the Swift and Baleno and the 1.3-litre DDiS diesel engine. It'll have two transmission options - a manual and a CVT.
Maruti have given it features making it a premium offering. It is expected to come with touchscreen infotainment system with navigation, LED daytime running lamps, smartphone connectivity and Apple CarPlay, dual airbags and ABS, and reverse camera and parking sensor.
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A notable aspect of the Ignis, the latest crash test ratings released by Euro NCAP on December 1, 2016, say Maruti Suzuki Ignis scored a 3-star rating for the standard safety equipment variant, and a 5-star rating for the optional safety pack variant.
Also read: Maruti Suzuki Ignis Gets 5-Star Euro NCAP Safety Rating
Maruti have not made any statement regarding Ignis' pricing. However, considering that it will be sold only through Nexa dealerships, a premium price tag could start around Rs. 5.5 lakh.
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