Maruti Suzuki has just launched the 2023 Ignis in India. The hatchback now gets an updated powertrain, added safety features, and more body colour options. The Maruti Ignis has been one of our go to recommendations if you are looking for a new small city car that has a lot of character and is just plain fun. Now, the new updates should make it even better. We take a closer look.
2023 Maruti Suzuki Ignis: What’s New?
The Ignis last got a facelift in 2020 which saw the hatchback getting a new front grille, roof rails, restyled bumpers, and a roof spoiler. For the 2023 update, Maruti Suzuki has given no cosmetic changes except for six new monotone and two dual-tone colour schemes. This includes Nexa Blue, Glistening Grey, Silky Silver, Lucent Orange, Pearl Arctic White and Turquoise Blue. The dual-tone body colour options are Nexa Blue with Black or Grey Roof and Lucent Orange with black roof.
Inside, the Maruti Suzuki Ignis sees no change to the cabin. However, its safety features have been updated with the addition of ESP (Electronic Stability Program) and Hill-Hold Assist across all variants. The hatchback also gets twin airbags, ABS, and ISOFIX seat mounts as standard. In terms of creature comforts, it continues to offer equipment like a 7-inch infotainment system compatible with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, push-button start/stop, auto climate control, auto ORVMs, and more.
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2023 Maruti Suzuki Ignis: Powertrain Details
2023 Maruti Ignis continues to be powered by a 1.2-litre K-series petrol engine that delivers a maximum power output of 82 bhp with 113 Nm of peak torque. It comes mated to a 5-speed manual and a 5-speed torque converter automatic gearbox. Maruti Suzuki however has updated the motor to comply with RDE (Real Driving Emission) Norms and E20 (ethanol) fuel as part of the upcoming BS6 Phase 2 Emission regulations.
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2023 Maruti Suzuki Ignis: Pricing and Rivals
Maruti Suzuki has given the Ignis a uniform price hike of Rs 27,000 across all variants. Prices now start from Rs 5.82 lakh (ex-showroom) for the base Sigma, going up to Rs 8.14 lakh (ex-showroom) for the fully-loaded Alpha AMT variant. The Ignis rivals the likes of the Tata Tiago, Maruti Swift, and the Hyundai Grand i10 Nios in its segment.
