New Delhi: Maruti Suzuki India, the country’s largest selling carmaker, is busy with the final preparations for the Ciaz launch in India. Slated for a launch in September in India, Maruti Ciaz, a sedan based on the Suzuki Authentics concept car will be launched in 6 variants: 3 petrol – VXi, VXi+ ZXi and 3 diesel – VDi, VDi+ and ZDi.
The production of the car has begun at its Manesar, Haryana facility and dealers across India might start taking pre-bookings by the end of this month.
The petrol Ciaz will get its power from 1.4 litre K series (K14B) petrol engine, which can churn out 95 PS power and 130 Nm peak torque and the diesel model will be powered by a 1.3 litre DDIS motor that can generate 90 PS power and 200 Nm peak torque.
As far as the power transmission of the new Ciaz is concerned, rumours are rife that the car will get manual and CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission).
Design wise the new Maruti Suzuki Ciaz strikes a good balance between the last generation SX4 and the Kizashi luxury sedan. The four slat chrome grille features a large Suzuki logo, while the headlight design is very distinct in the segment and is expected to feature projector lamps as standard fitment. The multi-layered boot-lid design and shape of the taillight makes the Ciaz resemble the new Honda City’s rear end quite a bit.
The interiors are inspired by the more premium Maruti Kizashi and would feature a two-tone dashboard with integrated entertainment system, steering wheel mounted audio controls, electric OVRMs and AC vents even for rear seat passengers among others.
Optional features could include 5-inch display for the infotainment system, reverse parking camera, ABS, 16-inch alloy wheels, climate control air-conditioning, additional airbags and push button start to name a few.
Pricing of the Maruti Suzuki Ciaz would be on par to the Honda City and Hyundai Verna and is expected to start from Rs 7.5 lakh onwards.