December 2022 - Maruti Nexa Ignis Petrol Variants Explained - Which One To Buy?

Updated: This update of the Maruti Suzuki Ignis variants explained includes the latest December 2022 prices of the Nexa Ignis and accordingly-updated buying recommendation for each variant.

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What Are The Pros And Cons Of Maruti Suzuki Nexa Ignis Petrol?

The pros or advantages of Maruti Nexa Ignis are:

• SUV-like ground clearance of 180mm
• Compact dimensions, high ground clearance and high seating position make it the perfect tool for driving in the city
• Class-leading official mileage figure of almost 21kmpl
• Maruti Suzuki’s wide service network makes it easy to find original or OEM-spec spares and competent mechanics

The Maruti Suzuki Ignis petrol has the following shortcomings or problems:

• No CNG and turbo petrol engine options
• Missing features like front and rear armrest, rear AC vents, cruise control and drive modes
• Being a Nexa exclusive model limits the reach of the Ignis
• Overpriced Delta variant offers poor value for money - Addressed by Maruti Suzuki with price revision

What Is The Price Of Maruti Suzuki Nexa Ignis Petrol Variants?

The Maruti Suzuki Ignis is available in 4 variants with a starting price of Rs. 5.35 lakh for the Sigma petrol-manual and the prices stretch up to Rs. 7.22 lakh for the Alpha petrol-manual. The top-end Alpha variant with the petrol-automatic powertrain costs Rs. 7.72 lakh (ex-showroom). The AMT automatic transmission is available in the top 3 variants. The price difference between the manual and automatic variants is constant at Rs. 50,000.

Maruti Suzuki Ignis Petrol Sigma - Base Model Features

The base model of the Maruti Suzuki Ignis is only available with a petrol-manual powertrain and costs Rs. 5.35 lakh. The Ignis Sigma has the following notable features:

• Tilt steering
• Adjustable front headrests
• Body-coloured bumpers, door handles and outside mirrors
• 15-inch steel wheels
• Dead pedal/driver foot rest
• Front power windows
• Antenna

The base variant doesn’t get the following important features:

• Day/night inside mirror
• Internally-adjustable outside mirrors
• Wheel covers
• Music system
• Steering-mounted controls
• Remote central locking
• Rear power windows

Since the base variant doesn’t get several must-have features, you’ll have to make huge compromises during the ownership or get aftermarket accessories. We’ll suggest budget buyers spend a bit more and get a higher variant.

Maruti Suzuki Ignis Petrol Sigma vs Delta Variant - Price, Features Comparison

The Maruti Suzuki Ignis Delta costs Rs. 5.99 lakh with the manual and Rs. 6.49 lakh with the automatic. The AMT automatic transmission carries a premium of Rs. 50,000 over the manual and this price difference is consistent across all variants. The Delta variant is Rs. 64,000 more expensive than the Sigma. For Ignis automatic buyers, this is the most affordable variant.

Over the base Sigma variant, it adds the following notable features:

• Music system
• Steering-mounted controls
• Remote central locking
• Rear power windows
• Split rear seatbacks
• Wheel covers
• Wheel arch cladding
• Dual-tone dashboard
• Power mirrors
• Tachometer
• Boot light
• Day/night inside mirror

While the Delta variant covers the basics quite well, you may still miss the following features in this variant:

• Touchscreen
• Rear washer wiper
• Rear defogger
• Auto AC
• Height-adjustable driver seat

While it’s missing a few features, we’ll still suggest budget buyers to accommodate at least the Delta variant for a decent ownership experience. In terms of value, it just about justifies the incremental asking price. However, if you can stretch your budget a little further, then we will suggest buying the Zeta. Let’s jump into the next section to find out the reason behind this recommendation.

Maruti Suzuki Ignis Petrol Delta vs Zeta Variant - Price, Features Comparison

The Maruti Suzuki Ignis Zeta costs Rs. 6.47 lakh with the manual and Rs. 6.97 lakh with the automatic. The Zeta variant is Rs. 48,000 more expensive than the Delta.

It adds the following notable features over the Delta variant:

• 7-inch touchscreen
• Android Auto and Apple Carplay
• 2 extra speakers and 2 tweeters
• Fog lamps
• Power folding mirrors
• Keyless entry with push-button start/stop
• 15-inch alloy wheels

In this variant, you may miss features like:

• Auto AC
• Front armrest
• Rear AC vents
• Height-adjustable driver seat
• Rear camera

Because of some high-value features like touchscreen and alloy wheels, the Zeta variant more than justifies the incremental cost over the lower variants and offers the best value for money.

For this reason, the Zeta variant is our top recommendation for all Ignis petrol-manual and petrol-automatic buyers.

Maruti Suzuki Ignis Petrol Zeta vs Alpha Variant - Price, Features Comparison

The Maruti Suzuki Ignis Alpha variant costs Rs. 7.22 lakh with the manual and Rs. 7.72 lakh with the automatic. It’s Rs. 75,000 more expensive than the Zeta trim and gets the following notable additional features:

• LED projector headlamps
• LED DRLs
• Auto AC
• Puddle lamps
• Rear camera
• Height-adjustable driver seat

Even in the well-loaded Alpha trim, you may miss features like:

• Cruise control
• Drive modes
• Front armrest
• Rear armrest
• Rear AC vents

The Alpha variant justifies the incremental cost over even the base Sigma variant, but it doesn’t offer the kind of value for money that the Zeta does. The Alpha is a value for money variant. However, you should buy it only if you can easily afford this variant and absolutely want these features.

Which Variant Of The Maruti Nexa Ignis Petrol Should You Buy?

The base Sigma variant of the Maruti Nexa Ignis misses out on several must-have features and will provide a poor ownership experience. So, we don’t recommend buying the base Sigma variant of the Nexa Ignis. The next Delta variant offers a decent value for money and many must-have features. So, we’ll suggest budget buyers to consider at least the Delta variant.

However, if you can afford a higher variant, then the Zeta is our top recommendation. It offers the best value for money because of high-value features like alloy wheels, touchscreen and keyless entry.

The top Alpha variant is also a value upgrade but, in our opinion, it’s only for those who can easily afford it and want those extra features.

Similarly, for Ignis automatic buyers, the Delta is a suitable option if you don’t want to stretch your budget any further. The Zeta variant is our top recommendation from a value standpoint. Finally, the Alpha variant is worth considering for its exclusive features.

What Are The Engine Specifications Of The Maruti Suzuki Ignis Petrol?

In terms of engine specs, the performance of the Ignis is on par with other 1.2L normal petrol crossovers like the Tiago NRG, Tata Punch and Citroen C3. However, its torque-to-weight ratio is the best in class and so is its mileage figure of almost 21kmpl. Given its relatively light weight and decent torque output, you can expect Ignis to offer better drivability than the Punch, C3 and Tiago NRG. The Tiago NRG also has a respectable figure of 20.09kmpl and is only 0.8kmpl shy of the Ignis’ mileage. The C3 also has the option of a turbo petrol engine, which we’ve not included in this comparison.

MARUTI SUZUKI IGNIS VS RIVALS PETROL ENGINE SPECS COMPARISON
	Ignis	Tiago NRG	Citroen C3	Punch
Engine	1.2L Normal	1.2L Normal	1.2L Normal	1.2L Normal
Cylinder	4	3	3	3
Displacement	1197cc	1199cc	1198cc	1199cc
Power	83PS @ 6000rpm	86PS @ 6000rpm	82PS @ 5750rpm	86PS @ 6000rpm
Power:Weight	97.08PS/t	85.49PS/t	87.33PS/t	86PS/t
Torque	113Nm @ 4200rpm	113Nm @ 3300rpm	115Nm @ 3750rpm	113Nm @ 3300rpm
Torque:Weight	132.16Nm/t	112.33Nm/t	122.47Nm/t	113Nm/t
Manual	5-speed	5-speed	5-speed	5-speed
Manual FE	20.89kmpl	20.09kmpl	19.8kmpl	18.97kmpl
Automatic	5-speed AMT	5-speed AMT	-	5-speed AMT
Auto FE	20.89kmpl	20.09kmpl	-	18.82kmpl

*Estimated

What Are The Dimensions Of The Maruti Suzuki Ignis?

In terms of dimensions, the C3 is a larger, B2 segment car. The Punch and C3 have comparable widths and boot spaces. The Ignis, Tiago NRG and C3 have comparable ground clearances while the Punch offers a slightly better clearance. The Ignis and Tiago NRG have comparable tyre sizes while the C3 and Punch offer wider tyres.

What Are The Colour Options Of The Maruti Suzuki Ignis?

The 2022 Ignis is available in the following 7 colours:

• White
• Silver
• Grey
• Blue (not available in base variant)
• Orange (available only in top 2 variants)

Note: Here is a quick look at our length-based segmentation of cars to give you an idea of how we are classifying cars based on their size.