PT Suzuki Indomobil Motor has pulled the wraps off the Suzuki Ignis Sport at the 2018 Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS) in Jakarta, Indonesia. Designed on the Suzuki Ignis, the Sport is essentially a new modified version of the standard Ignis mini SUV. The company said that the Suzuki Ignis Sport has been designed in response of customers’ need of safe and comfortable vehicles. Read – Maruti Suzuki Ignis Becomes India’s Top Selling Crossover In June
The Suzuki Ignis Sport gets interesting aesthetic changes over the regular model, and looks more refreshing and sportier. The variant features LED projector headlamps along with the contrasting red skid plate and side strip. The regular front grille with chrome finish has been replaced by LED DRL bar. The mini SUV’s sporty version comes fitted with the black alloy wheels. The rear spoiler gets sporty red finish further enhancing its sporty appearance. Read – These 9 Maruti Suzuki Cars Meet New Crash Test Norms
Inside, the Suzuki Ignis Sport gets all black finish instead of dual-tone finish. Based on the top-spec variant, the new model comes loaded with several features including a touchscreen infotainment system with smartphone connectivity, audio system, special upholstery for seats, dashboard and door pad, push button start, key less entry, climate control, etc. However, its devoid of some fitments. Check Out – Maruti Future S Concept Pictures & Details
For people not in the know, PT Suzuki Indomobil Motor already retails the Ignis Sport in two variants – GL SE MT and GL SE AT – priced at Rp 154,500,000 and Rp 164,500,000 respectively. Though, it looks different from the new Ignis Sport concept. It features black front bumper with silver skid plate, side skirts, rear spoiler and a rear skid plate. The car comes in four colour schemes – Tinsel Blue Pearl, Uptown Red Pearl, Arctic White Pearl and Midnight Black Pearl. Inside, it gets body color ornament, 7-inch audio touchscreen and stylish seat cover. Read: Maruti e-Survivor Mini SUV Concept Revealed
In Indonesia, the Suzuki Ignis comes with a 1.2-litre, four-cylinder, K-series petrol motor that’s good enough for 81.8bhp and 113Nm of torque. The mini SUV comes with both a 5-speed manual (GL and GX) and a 5-speed AGS (GX only). The same powertrain has been fitted to the Suzuki Ignis Sport.
The Indonesian market gets the Made-in-India Ignis, therefore the company might consider the Ignis Sport Edition for the Indian market. If launched, the Maruti Ignis Sport will a see a release during coming festive season or towards the end of this year.
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