Tata Motor's entry level sedan, the Zest, recently scored a 4-star rating in crash tests and now we hear about the upcoming Suzuki Ignis scoring 3 stars in the European NCAP crash tests. That said, it featured four standard airbags -- a feature that’s highly unlikely in the Indian version. Meanwhile, the Ignis with the safety pack, featuring six airbags, scored a full five stars.
Since safety laws aren’t very strict and the demand for budget cars is high in India, carmakers here generally refrain from equipping cars with enough protective gadgets, which adds to the overall cost of the vehicle. And, given that most of the popular cars from Maruti Suzuki – like the Swift and the Alto – failed to get even a single star in the crash test conducted earlier this year, the carmaker could think of arming the Ignis with adequate safety features.
The trims of the Ignis that were put to the test were equipped with dual front airbags, besides side head, chest and pelvis airbags. The standard variant had ISOFIX, seatbelt reminder and airbag cut-off switch. On the other hand, the version with optional safety kit came fitted with AEB (Autonomous Emergency Braking) for city and inter-urban transport, radar-assisted braking, lane assist system and pedestrian safety system.
Showcased at this year’s New Delhi Auto Expo, the all-new Maruti Suzuki Ignis will be launching in India by January next year. It will be retailed through Nexa dealerships – the premium dealer outlets of Maruti Suzuki – and is likely to be tagged at a premium price. We expect the price of the Ignis to start from Rs 5 lakh onwards. Let us know what you think the price would be in the comments section below.
Source: CarDekho.com
