Immediate thought for every person when they consider Ignis Why to consider Ignis Zeta 1.2 MT as we have other options like to Swift VXI(+10k), Baleno Delta (+40K), Celerio ZXI (-30K) or even I can buy Dezire VXI(+70k).
When we opt for Nexa in Maruti it is obvious for the waiting period and I heard everyone will face some delay. So, this happened to me and my friends as well, you will not get delivery in hurry, sometimes it might be more delay than you expect, be prepared to it. Apart from these remaining will be good at Nexa.
Coming to driving experience Ignis will be really good and stable at the corners and easy to handle with small steering. Push this car at more speed at straight line or corners you don't feel un-comfort it will be very much planted.
The height and ground clearance really impressive compared to others as this will help in Indian roads. If you are in the city or highway the car will impress you and have very minimal stress during traveling. The main reason to buy is riding comfort in this vehicle and height we sit in.
If you compare the features in Zeta variant of Ignis and Baleno delta you can see some good features in Baleno compare to Ignis higher variant(zeta)
Baleno addition features and dimensions: Auto climate control, 225 more length, 55 more width, Anti-glare Mirrors, more boot space
Ignis addition features and dimensions: Alloy wheels and keyless push start and stop it misses above mentioned
But why Ignis is nearer to the same cost having just alloys and keyless push start and even if the Baleno is bigger than Ignis. After research, I found that the build quality is really impressive in this car compared to most of the cars in this segment price range in Maruti.
I have practical examples as well when the bike has hit very hard to my car I thought back bumper was broken. But it remained it shape as it is, except I have few scratches on it. If this has happened to any other car in this segment it might be more affected. You can verify in the web to cross-check my words.
Regarding looks, it is purely dependant on individuals. In my view, the front part of Ignis will be very impressive but if you have the same impression and look at the back of this car you might regret buying this car. it will be 1 of 100 will like the rear profile of Ignis. If you compromise on it you can go for it after you accept cons as well in below.
As it is Maruti and people buy Maruti for two reasons one is mileage and other is the maintenance. In the city, you will get 16-18km/l and maintenance will be 3k after free service.
So, this will not be altered much in any Maruti cars
So in detail Pros will be
1.handling and driving quality
2.good for city driving
3.very good performance
4.height and ground clearance
5.better build quality in Maruti in this price(Don't compare with Tata, Toyota or Ford) it will be low
Cons:
1. Very low sales volume in Maruti affects your resale value
2. In highway, as steering is lite you will not get good confidence but it is no poor though
3. Not very good looking car
I think Delta will be a good deal in entire range if you are fine with the sacrificing alloy and keyless push start. Which I don't think it is a deal breaker in city conditions.