Maruti Ignis launching in India on January 13, 2017 - Report

Maruti Ignis was showcased as a near-production concept at the Auto Expo.

The Maruti Ignis will be one of the first products in 2017 to be launched by Maruti Suzuki. A report from Autocar India today reveals that the car will be launched on January 13, 2017.

Showcased in India for the first time at the Auto Expo 2016 as a near-production concept, the Maruti Ignis gets a boxy design paying tribute to not just present products but also the bygone era.

The interior is a fresh take for a Maruti/Suzuki, featuring a new steering wheel, infotainment system (with a floating screen) and new switchgear. SmartPlay system which has support for both Android Auto and Apple Car Play and LED daytime running lamps are features expected to be present in higher variants.

Powering the Maruti Ignis is the familiar 1.2 litre K-series petrol which is capable of producing 84.3 PS of power and 115 Nm of torque. The diesel variant is expected to use the 1.3 litre DDiS mill doing duty in most Maruti cars in India, producing 75 PS of maximum power and 190 Nm of peak torque.

The Maruti Ignis will be sold in India via the Nexa range of premium dealerships. It is expected to slot in below the Swift, taking the place of the Maruti Ritz.

[Source: Autocar India]