The Indian car market is going through an unprecedented transition for the love of SUVs. Many buyers are moving toward this segment for its added advantages. For this very reason, car makers are also especially focusing on this segment to fall adequate to the demand of the buyers. India’s largest car maker also wants to get lay its hand in the SUV category. It has cars like Brezza, S-Cross, S-Presso, and now the newly launched Grand Vitara. Moreover, it is planning to bring another Rs 7 lakh affordable SUV. What it is like? Read further to know more.

What is the Rs 7 lakh affordable SUV?

Rs 7 lakh affordable SUV

Initially launched in the year 2017, the ‘Urban SUV’, Maruti Ignis has successfully completed 6 years in the market. Now, where the rivals are more heavily equipped overall, it needs a thorough update. Maruti is expected to launch the Ignis facelift to keep it in line with its competitors. As the car is not performing well in the market, it is highly likely that Maruti would give it a dose of features and styling updates.

Rs 7 lakh affordable SUV Design

Rs 7 lakh affordable SUV

The car is expected to go through a proper makeover. Significant changes in the exterior would be seen with respect to redesigned bumpers, a new set of alloys, and new lamp designs. Maintaining the funky and modern SUV look, the Ignis facelift could have higher ground clearance than its predecessor. Maruti could also provide some unique graphic designs and color options for the new facelift model.

Rs 7 lakh affordable SUV Specifications

Rs 7 lakh affordable SUV

The new facelift model is expected to get the DualJet 1.2-litre engine that is now present on other Maruti cars. This new engine that is promising heavy on efficiency and performance could make the Ignis more economical to run. Performance figures for the new engine would be 89bhp of power and 113Nm of torque. A 5-speed manual gearbox would be standard along with an option of AMT.

Features

Rs 7 lakh affordable SUV

As Maruti has done a respectable job of providing a long list of features in their Grand Vitara & Brezza, we are expecting their upcoming cars could be not short of any. The new Ignis is expected to have an 8-inch infotainment screen with Maruti’s Smart Play Pro. The car would get other features like connected car tech, funky design elements, updated seat contours, and more.

Launch and Pricing

Rs 7 lakh affordable SUV

Maruti would rival Tata’s Punch which is sitting pretty at the top of this segment. The facelift Ignis could be unveiled at the Auto Expo 2023 which is to be held in January 2023. Later, Maruti could officially launch the car in the first half of 2023. Looking at the upgrades, it might be priced slightly higher than the current selling car. Moreover, the car would be priced in a similar range to that of Tata Punch.

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