Maruti Suzuki launched the Ignis, a compact crossover, on 13th January, 2017 in India at a starting price of Rs 4.59 lakh, ex-showroom, Delhi. The company may soon extend the Ignis lineup with the introduction of the Ignis RS. Although there is no official statement from the company, the Ignis RS launch may follow the Baleno RS launch as both cars are based on the same platform. In addition, the Ignis has been positioned as a premium vehicle and is being sold through the Nexa chain, which also retails the Baleno hatchback. Similar to the Baleno RS, the Ignis RS will be powered by the 1.0 litre BoosterJet petrol engine, however, the power output may differ slightly. The Baleno RS will be launched with a BoosterJet engine producing 110 hp. In the Ignis RS and the Baleno RS, the engine could be mated to a 5-speed manual transmission.
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The Ignis RS will carry similar design cues as the standard model albeit a few cosmetic changes to the exterior. Like the Alpha trim on sale in the Ignis, the Ignis RS is expected to have the U-shaped LED projector headlamps with Daytime Running Lamps, front fog lamps with chrome garnish, turn indicators on the ORVMs (Outside Rear View Mirrors), side sill moulding, body-coloured door handles, bumpers and ORVMs.
Inside the cabin, the Ignis RS might get the touchscreen infotainment system with Smart Play Linkage Display Audio (SLDA) remote app, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto along with Bluetooth, USB and AUX compatibility. In addition, if launched, it will also get steering mounted audio and phone controls, push button start/stop, keyless entry and a few chrome accents. Unlike the standard variants, the Ignis RS may be introduced in an all-black colour scheme.
