The new 2023 Maruti Ignis comes with an RDE-compliant engine and more safety features. It also gets a price hike.
Maruti Suzuki has launched a new version of its Ignis model in India. The new hatchback comes with several upgrades. This includes more safety features and an updated engine. It is now BS6 Phase 2 and Real Driving Emission (RDE) norm compliant. As expected, the company has hiked the price of the updated model. The 2023 version of the Maruti Ignis comes with a starting price of Rs 5.82 lakh, ex-showroom (Rs 27,000 more than the outgoing version). Let’s take a closer look at the new car.
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The 2023 Maruti Ignis is powered by an updated 83 Bhp, 1.2-liter petrol engine that is designed to meet the upcoming RDE regulations. It is paired with a 5-speed manual or 5-speed AMT gearbox. The company claims that the new engine will offer a fuel efficiency of 20.89kpl. In terms of design, the new Maruti Ignis looks exactly the same as the outgoing version. However, it gets new safety features. The Electronic Stability Program (ESP) and Hill-Hold assist features are now standard across all trims of the hatchback.
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The compact car comes with a ground clearance of 180mm. This makes it easier to handle slightly rougher terrains including an occasional off-road detour. The Maruti Ignis is essentially aimed at customers looking for a decent crossover vehicle with an affordable price tag. So, the new 2023 Maruti Ignis will compete with the likes of the Tata Punch micro SUV and the Citroen C high-riding hatchback. Maruti Suzuki is the largest automaker in India. However, it has been facing several setbacks since the COVID-19 pandemic. The updated Ignis might offer it a much-needed boost in sales.
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RDE-compliant Engine
The Indian government is continuing the reform for vehicles on Indian roads. RDE is essentially the second stage of the BS6 (Bharat Stage 6) norms. It stands for real-time driving emissions. An RDE-compliant engine is aimed to make the car tailpipe emissions even cleaner and increase the better fuel efficiency. There are already multiple cars in the market with RDE-compliant versions. This includes the like of Brezza, Tata Punch mini-SUV, Honda Amaze compact sedan, and Hyundai Creta compact SUV. All these models have received minor hikes.
