Maruti Suzuki Ignis Alpha AMT launched at Rs. 7.01 lakh

Maruti Suzuki has introduced automated manual transmission (AMT) technology in the Alpha variant of the Ignis. Auto Gear Shift (AGS), as Maruti calls it, is now available on both - the petrol and diesel versions of the car. While the Ignis Alpha (AGS) petrol is priced at Rs. 7,01,143, the Ignis Alpha (AGS) diesel costs Rs. 8,08,050 (ex-showroom, Delhi).

In Alpha trim, the Ignis gets features such as LED projector headlamps with daytime running lights, remote keyless entry, start/stop button, automatic air-conditioning, height adjustable driver's seat and reversing camera among others. Dual airbags, seatbelts with pre-tensioners, ABS with EBD and ISOFIX child seat mounts are standard across all variants.

The Maruti Suzuki Ignis was launched in January 2017 with a choice of 1,197cc petrol engine with 82 BHP @ 6,000 rpm and 113 Nm @ 4,200 rpm and a 1,248cc diesel producing 74 BHP @ 4,000 rpm and 190 Nm of torque @ 2,000 rpm. While a 5-speed manual gearbox was standard with all variants, the Delta and Zeta variants were offered with an AMT as well.

According to Maruti Suzuki, 27 percent of Ignis sales constitute of AMT-equipped cars. The growing popularity of the transmission is one of the reasons for the introduction of the technology in the Alpha variants of the car.