Having recently unveiled the Ignis facelift at the 2020 Auto Expo, Maruti has now officially launched the model in India. Available in 7 variants in total, the 2020 Suzuki Ignis hatchback is priced from INR 4.89 lac for the base Sigma variant and goes as high as INR 7.20 lac for the top-spec Alpha AMT variant.
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The most significant update is the engine which is now complaint to the new & stringent BS-VI emission standards replacing the BS-IV in the pre-facelift models. With this the prices have seen an increase of INR 6,000 across the entire Ignis range. The engine is a 1.2-liter four-cylinder K-12 petrol unit that produces 83hp and 113Nm of torque and comes paired to 5-speed manual and AMT gearbox options. Fuel economy is rated at 20.89 km/ liter.
In terms of design the 2020 Ignis facelift is not too different from the pre-facelift model it replaces. However, it does feature a new grille design, a new front bumper with a faux scuff-plate and a reworked rear bumper.
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Inside, the dashboard remains unchanged however the 7.0-inch touchscreen has been upgraded with Maruti’s latest SmartPlay Studio infotainment system, which comes with voice command recognition and on-board navigation. Dual airbags and ABS are standard in all variants of the Ignis. It also gets seat belt pre-tensioners, ISOFIX child seat anchorage, and pedestrian protection.
The 2020 Maruti Suzuki Ignis measures 3,700 mm in length, 1,690 mm in width and 1,595 mm in height. It has a 2,435 mm wheelbase, and boasts a luggage space of 260 liters. The facelift has also seen inclusion of two single tone colors and three dual tone color combinations. The Suzuki Ignis facelift range is priced as:
| Sigma | INR 4.89 lac |
| Delta | INR 5.67 lac |
| Zeta | INR 5.89 lac |
| Alpha | INR 6.73 lac |
| Delta AMT | INR 6.14 lac |
| Zeta AMT | INR 6.36 lac |
| Alpha AMT | INR 7.20 lac |
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