Photo: Maruti Suzuki
Maruti Suzuki has unveiled a brand new sedan called the Ciaz, which is specifically designed to appeal to Indian customers looking for premium features on a cheaper car. Locally built and featuring design inspired by the Authentics Concept revealed at the 2014 Delhi Auto Show in February, this unassuming little car could be one of the biggest sellers in the country.
The new Suzuki sedan is based on a 2,650 mm wheelbase and measures 4,490 mm in length, 1,730 mm in width, and 1,485 mm in height. Technically, this is a B-segment sedan, but it maximizes interior space, which is similar to that of a C-segment car, by shortening the overhangs. The 510 liters of boot space could also be considered impressive.
Those premium features we mentioned include push-button start, all-round electric windows, a touchscreen infotainment system leather seats and fake wood inserts for the dashboard and upper door panels.
Power comes from a 1.3-liter Fiat-sourced Multijet engine making 90 PS at 4,000 rpm and 200 Nm of torque at 1,750 rpm. That might not sound very impressive, but the Ciaz is supposed to be the most fuel efficient car sold in India. Its economy rating of 26.21 km/l tops the Honda City sedan's rating of 26 km/l, but only just. Of course, these upside-down economy ratings mean nothing unless you live in Asia and understand it, so to clarify, this diesel-powered Suzuki burns 3.8 liters per 100 kilometers, which isn't actually that impressive.
The Ciaz will also be offered with a petrol engine, delivering 92 PS and 130 Nm of torque. This can be optioned with a 4-speed manual, while the 1.3 diesel can only be had with a 5-speed manual.
Those premium features we mentioned include push-button start, all-round electric windows, a touchscreen infotainment system leather seats and fake wood inserts for the dashboard and upper door panels.
Power comes from a 1.3-liter Fiat-sourced Multijet engine making 90 PS at 4,000 rpm and 200 Nm of torque at 1,750 rpm. That might not sound very impressive, but the Ciaz is supposed to be the most fuel efficient car sold in India. Its economy rating of 26.21 km/l tops the Honda City sedan's rating of 26 km/l, but only just. Of course, these upside-down economy ratings mean nothing unless you live in Asia and understand it, so to clarify, this diesel-powered Suzuki burns 3.8 liters per 100 kilometers, which isn't actually that impressive.
The Ciaz will also be offered with a petrol engine, delivering 92 PS and 130 Nm of torque. This can be optioned with a 4-speed manual, while the 1.3 diesel can only be had with a 5-speed manual.
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