17,000 km & 1 year with my Maruti Ignis: 8 quick observations

Mileage has improved slightly. 15 kmpl in medium to heavy traffic and 21-22 kmpl on highways.

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Update after 17,019 km and 1 year

Iggy just got serviced at 17000 km 2 weeks ago, and i thought it is time to add more updates to my ownership review.

• AC struggles to cool initially in summer, when temperatures cross 37-38 degree Celsius.

• Boot is surprisingly adequate! I remember telling myself that the missus and I will have to pack light when going on long trips. I am never a fan of placing the rear seats down for extra luggage space, but i never had to until now. One 79 cm large suitcase at the bottom + Two 55 cm suitcases on top + Two medium duffel bags can be easily placed in the boot (without the parcel try ofc) and this placement of luggage does not obstruct my rear view either.

• Environmental odour seeps into the vehicle even when windows are closed and air recirculation is disabled. Not sure why this is happening.

• The under-bonnet insulation/lining is beginning to come off. SA said it is an issue with all Ignis vehicles and quoted 1200 for replacement as it is not covered under warranty.

• I had to replace my glove box as I broke it a few months ago trying to replace the AC filter myself. SA quoted 1600 along with going to the service centre again to get it replaced as the part was not in stock. I respectfully declined, bought the part on Boodmo for around 600 and changed it myself.

• Barring a single scratch by an errant BMTC bus driver, Iggy has not been involved in any accidents so far (touchwood). I consider it an achievement keeping in mind the Bengaluru traffic and lawless state of affairs on roads.

• I have begun to keep pepper spray in my vehicle seeing the number of road-rage incidents.

• Mileage has improved slightly. 15 kmpl in medium to heavy traffic and 21-22 kmpl on highways. Though I do admit that the improvement may also be because I have started to drive more sedately.

Here's to munching more miles with this pocket dynamite!

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