The new Maruti Suzuki Ignis has been previewed in India ahead of its launch there on January 13, with the order books opening on January 1. The small, quirky runabout, which slots in under the Swift in Suzuki’s lineup, will be sold at Maruti’s “premium” NEXA outlets, which also retails the Baleno and SX-4. Prices are estimated at INR 4.5 lakh (RM29,700).
Targeted at millennials, the Ignis certainly cuts a striking figure, with a mask-like front end accentuated by large projector headlights and U-shaped LED daytime running lights. The wraparound windscreen is also unique, while the rear end features a dramatically truncated rear end; the same design can also be found on the new Alto. Three slots in the C-pillar recall the Giugiaro-designed Fronte Coupé from the 1970s.
The interior is also fairly eccentric, with a large floating tablet-like display dominating a rather minimalist interior with carbon fibre-esque textures and body colour-coded trim. Available is a MirrorLink-compatible infotainment system with a seven-inch touchscreen, along with keyless entry, push-button start and auto air-con. Dual airbags, ABS with EBD and ISOFIX child seat anchors are standard across the range.
Engine options have been carried over from the Swift sold in India, and includes 1.2 litre petrol that develops 83 hp at 6,000 rpm and 115 Nm at 4,000 rpm, as well as a 1.3 litre DDiS turbodiesel that pushes out 74 hp at 4,000 rpm and 190 Nm at 2,000 rpm. Both engines are available with either a five-speed manual gearbox or a five-speed Auto Gear Shift (AGS) automated manual transmission.
Paves the way for a Proton-badged model, perhaps? One can only hope…
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Why can’t we have this car here at RM29k also? That will be great. It will help the Malaysians who are suffering with high cost of living and super high car costs.
Malaysians are still waiting for the 30% car price reduction promised to us. Now ringgit also no value, I think the gomen should try their best to reduce car prices.
Currently Malaysian car prices are highest in the world if you take into consideration our gdp per capita. Infact, we are No 1 most expensive car prices in the world surpassing Singapore.
LOL, give us fact not rumours bro.
If this rebadged Suzuki with a five-speed Auto Gear Shift (AGS) & have the 1.3 litre DDiS turbodiesel that pushes out 74 hp at 4,000 rpm & 190 Nm at 2,000 rpm, it will beat the Myvi in terms of power & value for $$$.
What more with a seven-inch touchscreen, along with keyless entry, push-button start & auto air-con. Dual airbags, ABS with EBD & ISOFIX child seat anchors are standard across the range. Just bring it on.
Overall looks good enough, just put P1 badge n sell it…
The Ignis is in the Axia’s segment. If (and this is a big if) Proton can rebadge the Ignis and put it below the Iriz, P1 will have a volume seller it desperately need now.
Proton Ignis RM28k !!
Then Become P2. Axia killer
If this is another 0 ncap star car, we dun wan it no matter how cheap! Say no to jepunis moving deathtraps!
I thought the Persona looked weird at first but the this came along and I gagged a little. If P1 rebadges this, I hope they redesign the rear to look less blocky n tall.
Proton should consider to bring this into Malaysia market, redesign the c pillar and back lamp, provide with hpf body,abs and esc across range and slot it below the saga
Then…checkmate perodua
Bring it to Malaysia, monthly sales target 10k maybe possible for proton if price right!!!!
It certainly is nice if we could have it rebadge as a Proton. But what about the proton Iris? Why not have all the proton cars as rebadge suzukis.
Proton Wagon R
Proton Jimny
Proton Vitara
Proton Solio
Proton Hustler
Proton Baleno
iriz vs myvi
ignis vs axia
nice
I think the front design and side profile of the new Ignis are both very nice. The rear design however is too polarising, and the interior might also be too unconventional for some. I think the Baleno (which also looks weird) still looks better overall, especially the Europe-spec Baleno.
There is no way Proton will rebadge this Ignis though, it would bring an early end to the Iriz. If anything, Proton should rebadge the Celerio, it’s very similar to the Axia and it shouldn’t overly cannibalise the Iriz’s sales.
if this car sells at RM30K here, proton and perodua will suffer a whole lot.
If proton rebadge this car im sure it will be a hit because it more cute than a axia..
comeon proton bring this car to malaysia, can put under segment A hatchback to compete with axia. can renamed it maybe savvy ignis. sure can sayur produa sale