Maruti Suzuki Ignis vs Renault Kwid
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| New Delhi, January 16, 2017 | Written by Pratik Rakshit | UPDATED 13:41 IST
Photo: Nishant Jhamb
With the launch of the all new Ignis in India, Maruti Suzuki
is looking at yet another winner in their hands. Riding on the success
of the Baleno and Vitara Brezza, Maruti Suzuki will surely hope that the
all new Ignis receives the same response it got for its ICOTY 2017
winner, Vitara Brezza and Baleno. However, the Ignis is trying to make a
space for itself in a segment which is predominated by its younger
sibling, the Alto 800 and rival Renault Kwid. Since the launch of the
Kwid, Renault has dominated the small car segment and there's no looking
back. Since its launch in September 2015, the Kwid has managed to rake
in as many as 1.50 lakh bookings for the Kwid, making it Renault's most
successful car in India.
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Now, with the launch of the Ignis, Maruti Suzuki will look to directly challenge the Kwid with its premium features and commendable pricing. Let's take a look if the Ignis has what it takes to topple Kwid's title of segment leader.
Price:
Design:
Ignis: When noticed closely, you can see that the Ignis resembles a lot like Wagon R and a hint of the Celerio too. The three slats on the c-pillar, a throwback to the Giugiaro-designed Suzuki Fronte Coupe from the early seventies, are called Suzuki Progressive Triad mark. The interior reminds more of the latter as it was the Celerio which upped the interior quality standards. The Ignis' interior is as contemporary as the exterior. The entire layout of the dashboard is new with straight lines dividing the top and bottom-half, also accommodating air-con vents. Aircraft-styled toggle switches for the HVAC replace conventional knobs and push-buttons.
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The Triad also progresses onto the lower-half of the centre console which is colour-coordinated to the exterior, just as the inside door handles.
Kwid: On
the outside, the Renault Kwid 1.0L will be similar to the 800cc Kwid in
terms of design, with a few cosmetic changes. The few things changed in
the new Kwid are the dual-tone grey-coloured OVRMs, colored decals on
the door and the 'SCe' badge on the trunk.
On
the inside, the new Kwid 1.0L SCe will be similar to the older version
with the dual tone dashboard, chrome-accentuated digital instrument
cluster, while the centre and side AC vents will get chrome inserts and
the seat upholstery will come in Champion Red color.
Engine:
Ignis: The Ignis will get a 1.2-litre Dualjet petrol engine that produces maximum power output of 83hp and maximum torque of 113Nm, while the 1.3-litre Multijet diesel engine will churn out peak power at 75hp and peak torque at 190Nm. Both come mated to a five-speed manual gearbox as standard and AMT gearbox as optional.
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Kwid: The Renault Kwid 1.0L SCe will come with a 999cc 3-cylinder DOHC, petrol engine that will churn out a maximum power output of 68PS @5500rpm (14bhp higher than the 0.8L Kwid), and maximum torque of 91Nm @4250rpm(19NM higher than the 0.8L Kwid), mated to a five-speed manual gearbox.
Performance:
Ignis: The Ignis gives a company claimed fuel efficiency of 20.89kmpl for the petrol variant and 26.80kpl for the diesel engine.
Kwid: Renault
also pointed out that the upcoming Kwid 1.0L will give an ARAI claimed
fuel efficiency of 23.01kmpl, which is 2.16kmpl less than the Kwid
800cc.
Variants:
Ignis: Ignis will be available in four different variants, Sigma, Delta, Zeta and Alpha. The Sigma variant of the Ignis will only be offered as a petrol option while the other three will be offered with both, petrol and diesel options.
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Kwid: The Kwid is available in six different variants- STD, RXE, RXL, RXT, 1.0-litre RXT and 1.0-litre AMT.
Dimensions:
Features:
Ignis: The features list for the new Ignis includes projector headlamps with LED DRLs, 15-inch alloy wheels, Smartplay touchscreen infotainment with Apple CarPlay, automatic climate control, keyless go with push button start and 2 DIN audio system.
Kwid: The
safety features on the new Kwid 1.0L SCe will come with remote keyless
entry, central locking, high-mount stop lamp with seat belts for front
and rear passengers. However, the new Kwid 1.0L will come with a segment
first pro-sense front seat belt function, but that will be an optional
feature.
Colors:
Ignis: The Ignis will come in 6 color options- Uptown Red, Pearl Arctic White, Tinsel Blue, Urban Blue, Glistening Grey and Silky Silver.
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Kwid: The Kwid 1.0L will be available with the same colors offered for the Kwid 800cc. The Ice Cool White, Fiery Red, Moonlight Silver, Planet Grey and Outback Bronze.
Maruti Suzuki Ignis
Now, with the launch of the Ignis, Maruti Suzuki will look to directly challenge the Kwid with its premium features and commendable pricing. Let's take a look if the Ignis has what it takes to topple Kwid's title of segment leader.
Renault Kwid
| Model | Variant | Price (ex showroom, New Delhi) |
| Maruti Suzuki Ignis | 1.2 Sigma MT (petrol) | Rs 4.59 lakh |
| 1.2 Delta MT (petrol) | Rs 5.19 lakh | |
| 1.2 Delta AMT (petrol) | Rs 5.74 lakh | |
| 1.2 Zeta MT (petrol) | Rs 5.75 lakh | |
| 1.2 Zeta AMT (petrol) | Rs 6.30 lakh | |
| 1.2 Alpha MT (petrol) | Rs 6.69 lakh | |
| 1.3 Delta MT (diesel) | Rs 6.39 lakh | |
| 1.3 Zeta MT (diesel) | Rs 6.91 lakh | |
| 1.3 Delta AMT (diesel) | Rs 6.94 lakh | |
| 1.3 Zeta AMT (diesel) | Rs 7.46 lakh | |
| 1.3 Alpha MT (diesel) | Rs 7.80 lakh | |
| Renault Kwid | Renault Kwid STD | Rs 2.64 lakh |
| Renault Kwid RXE | Rs 3.01 lakh | |
| Renault Kwid RXL | Rs 3.26 lakh | |
| Renault Kwid RXT | Rs 3.60 lakh | |
| Renault Kwid 1.0 RXT | Rs 3.82 lakh | |
| Renault Kwid AMT | Rs 4.25 lakh |
Ignis: When noticed closely, you can see that the Ignis resembles a lot like Wagon R and a hint of the Celerio too. The three slats on the c-pillar, a throwback to the Giugiaro-designed Suzuki Fronte Coupe from the early seventies, are called Suzuki Progressive Triad mark. The interior reminds more of the latter as it was the Celerio which upped the interior quality standards. The Ignis' interior is as contemporary as the exterior. The entire layout of the dashboard is new with straight lines dividing the top and bottom-half, also accommodating air-con vents. Aircraft-styled toggle switches for the HVAC replace conventional knobs and push-buttons.
Maruti Suzuki Ignis
The Triad also progresses onto the lower-half of the centre console which is colour-coordinated to the exterior, just as the inside door handles.
Renault Kwid
Maruti Suzuki Ignis
Renault Kwid
Ignis: The Ignis will get a 1.2-litre Dualjet petrol engine that produces maximum power output of 83hp and maximum torque of 113Nm, while the 1.3-litre Multijet diesel engine will churn out peak power at 75hp and peak torque at 190Nm. Both come mated to a five-speed manual gearbox as standard and AMT gearbox as optional.
Maruti Suzuki Ignis
Kwid: The Renault Kwid 1.0L SCe will come with a 999cc 3-cylinder DOHC, petrol engine that will churn out a maximum power output of 68PS @5500rpm (14bhp higher than the 0.8L Kwid), and maximum torque of 91Nm @4250rpm(19NM higher than the 0.8L Kwid), mated to a five-speed manual gearbox.
Renault Kwid
Ignis: The Ignis gives a company claimed fuel efficiency of 20.89kmpl for the petrol variant and 26.80kpl for the diesel engine.
Maruti Suzuki Ignis
Renault Kwid
Ignis: Ignis will be available in four different variants, Sigma, Delta, Zeta and Alpha. The Sigma variant of the Ignis will only be offered as a petrol option while the other three will be offered with both, petrol and diesel options.
Maruti Suzuki Ignis
Kwid: The Kwid is available in six different variants- STD, RXE, RXL, RXT, 1.0-litre RXT and 1.0-litre AMT.
Renault Kwid
| Model | Maruti Suzuki Ignis | Renault Kwid |
| Wheelbase | 2435 mm | 2422 mm |
| Length | 3700 mm | 3679 mm |
| Width | 1690 mm | 1579 mm |
| Height | 1595 mm | 1478 mm |
| Ground Clearance | 180 mm | 180mm |
| Boot space | 260 litres | 300 litres |
Ignis: The features list for the new Ignis includes projector headlamps with LED DRLs, 15-inch alloy wheels, Smartplay touchscreen infotainment with Apple CarPlay, automatic climate control, keyless go with push button start and 2 DIN audio system.
Maruti Suzuki Ignis
Renault Kwid
Ignis: The Ignis will come in 6 color options- Uptown Red, Pearl Arctic White, Tinsel Blue, Urban Blue, Glistening Grey and Silky Silver.
Maruti Suzuki Ignis
Kwid: The Kwid 1.0L will be available with the same colors offered for the Kwid 800cc. The Ice Cool White, Fiery Red, Moonlight Silver, Planet Grey and Outback Bronze.
Maruti Suzuki Ignis
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