Production-spec Maruti Suzuki Ignis was unveiled to the media on December 15. The car was first seen as a pre-production concept at the Auto Expo 2016. A formal launch of the car is scheduled to take place on January 13.
Maruti has said the Ignis will be sold through Nexa dealerships, and that it will only be sold online, bookings for which will open on January 1.
The latest hatchback by the brand is aimed at 'Millennials' or young buyers, Maruti says. The Ignis will feature modern equipment and safety features as well.
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Maruti have given it features making it a premium offering. It will 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.
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 - both for petrol and diesel variants.
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Also notable is that the Ignis did really well in the latest crash test ratings released by Euro NCAP on December 1, 2016, according to which it scored a 3-star rating for the standard safety equipment variant, and a 5-star rating for the optional safety pack variant.
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