Maruti Suzuki Discontinues Ignis Amidst Declining Sales, Plans New Micro SUV
Maruti Suzuki Ignis discontinued, company eyes Punch-like micro SUV: Report
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Maruti Suzuki has discontinued the Ignis hatchback in India due to declining sales, with production halted for over a month. Despite this, bookings are still available on the company's website. The automaker is reportedly shifting focus towards developing a new micro SUV similar to the Tata Punch.
- 01Maruti Suzuki has halted production of the Ignis due to weak sales.
- 02Bookings for the Ignis are still available online despite production discontinuation.
- 03The Ignis was launched in 2017, targeting young urban buyers.
- 04Sales of the Ignis dropped nearly 50% year-on-year in February 2026.
- 05Maruti Suzuki plans to develop a new micro SUV to attract buyers.
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Maruti Suzuki has officially discontinued the Ignis hatchback in India following a significant decline in sales. Launched in 2017, the Ignis was aimed at young urban consumers and featured a 1.2-litre petrol engine. However, despite a price reduction of up to ₹71,000 due to changes in the Goods and Services Tax (GST), sales plummeted, with February 2026 figures showing a nearly 50% year-on-year decrease to 1,902 units. While production has been halted for over a month, bookings for the Ignis remain open on Maruti's website. In contrast, Maruti Suzuki India Limited (MSIL) reported a 16.72% increase in total sales to 2,25,251 units in March 2026. The company is now reportedly focusing on developing a new micro SUV, similar to the popular Tata Punch, to meet market demands.
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The discontinuation of the Ignis may affect potential buyers looking for compact hatchbacks, while the focus on a new micro SUV could attract more customers in the growing utility vehicle segment.
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