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It is quite easy to spot even when you’re far away
The ride quality of the Ignis is on the stiffer side and at low speeds it is very prominent. Maruti might have tuned it to control the body roll because of its tallboy design but still there is a fair amount of roll when you push it around the corners. The steering provides adequate feedback but it can never get close to the feedback of the Swift’s steering. The light weight makes the handling sharp and lively but the tyres don’t offer the amount of grip you would like to have.
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We wish it could get fatter tyres for better grip
The Ignis turned out to be a good workhorse for the MotorBeam garage thanks to the incredible fuel economy and the size of the car having so many features on offer. It was our videographer’s favourite tracking car as well because of its window size. The Ignis is indeed a cool car to have for millennials because it looks unique, offers cool features and is a capable machine for office runs. It’s not the most practical or the most fun Maruti hatch out there but yes it manages to tick the right boxes for a bunch of people seeking out-of-the-box cars with Maruti’s reliable badge.
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The quirkiness of the Ignis is its USP
What’s Cool
* Compact dimensions makes it a good city runner
* Massive attention seeker with its quirky design
* Long list of features on offer
* Fantastic fuel efficiency
* Maruti’s reliable after sales
What’s Not So Cool
* Limited rear seat space
* Low end turbo lag
* Stiff at low speeds
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See it from any angle and it’ll look different
Testers’ Note:
“I was the last to drive the Maruti Ignis before it left and I had a ball of a time pushing it through corners and revving the nuts out of the oil burner. Yes, there is turbo lag but that makes it more fun as I believe it’s the silence before the storm. The Ignis has been a reliable runabout and in spite of its small size, has been preferred by our camera team as it is somehow easier to grip while shooting. The only gripe with this small car is the high price for what it offers.” – Faisal Khan, Editor, MotorBeam.
“I drove the Ignis for a few months and while I loved its easy to drive nature and high fuel efficiency, I wasn’t a fan of the suspension set up. That aside, the Maruti Ignis is a very good compact hatchback that comes with a lot of bells and whistles but I feel its pricing is a bit on the optimistic side. That aside, it does stand out as a hatchback which is high on style.” – Parth Gohil, Associate Editor, MotorBeam.
“I drove the Ignis only for a short duration and most of the time it was during shoots and it would serve as the best tracking car. I would stay comfortable in it with enough room to move around while our cameraman would also be comfortable in a similar manner while shooting. I really liked the mid-range of the Ignis as it would gather pace is no time.” – Dhanil Vira, 2-Wheeler Editor, MotorBeam.
“The Maruti Ignis is a small package which gives you a lot of fun on the road. It looks like a box on wheels but it’s actually a re-made Suzuki Whizzkid for the millennials. Every bit of the car has got its own character to it. I loved the way Maruti has designed the AC controls giving you a proper feel of a fighter jet. Speaking of jets, the car has a peppy engine and is fun to drive but in town ONLY! It’s certainly not a highway car due to the stiff rear suspension.” – Pratik Tyagi, Chief Video Editor, MotorBeam.
Further Reading –
2017 Maruti Ignis Test Drive Review
2017 Maruti Ignis Video Review
Maruti Ignis Long Term Review – First Report
