Maruti Suzuki Introduces BS-VI Ignis At Rs 4.89 lakh. More Details Inside

The country’s largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki India (MSI) on Tuesday introduced BS-VI compliant version of its premium compact car Ignis which is priced between Rs 4.89-7.19 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi). The new compact SUV is powered by 1.2 litre petrol engine and comes with manual and Auto Gear Shift (AGS) transmission options, the company said in a statement.

“We have recognised an increasing preference for feature loaded cars that have SUV-like high seating position and dominant road presence. We are confident that the all new IGNIS with its SUV design and spacious interiors will appeal to the customers,” MSI Managing Director and CEO Kenichi Ayukawa said.

The model comes in four variants with manual transmission option priced in the range of Rs 4.89-6.73 lakh, while the AGS options are tagged between Rs 6.13- 7.19 lakh (all prices ex-showroom Delhi), the company said.

Apart from this, Suzuki recently showcased its fourth generation off-road vehicle Suzuki Jimny at the Auto Expo in Greater Noida. The four-wheel drive vehicle powered by a 1.5 litre petrol engine, has power of 75 kW /6000 rpm and torque of 130 Nm /4000 rpm enabling it to negotiate difficult terrains, the company said.

Speaking about Suzuki Jimny, MSI Managing Director and CEO Kenichi Ayukawa said: “The vehicle has been showcased at the Auto Expo to assess response of the Indian consumers to the product.”

"Jimny has been developed on the basis of thorough research, assessing the expectations and requirements of professional users," he added. With its compact design and off-road capabilities, the vehicle speaks volumes about Suzuki's engineering capabilities, he added. Suzuki sells the Jimny across 194 countries.