Car market leader Maruti Suzuki India Limited, unveiled its much awaited offering in the mid-size premium sedan segment, the Ciaz, today. The new sedan boasts of best-in-segment features like:
- Longest and Best in Class Wheelbase
- Built on a brand new platform Ciaz is the longest and one of the widest sedan in its class
- Christened innovatively, CIAZ stands for Comfort-Intelligence-Attitude-Zeal.
- Suzuki’s most aerodynamic sedan
- Offers projector headlamps (in all trims)
- Best in Industry fuel efficiency in Diesel (26.21 kmpl)
- Best in Class fuel efficiency in Petrol (20.73 kmpl)
- Designed for superior comfort with enhanced legroom, shoulder room & head room for all passengers
- Built on Suzuki’s TECT concept for superior safety
- 16” alloy wheels (on Z Optional and above trims)
A blend of sportiness and elegance, the Maruti Ciaz looks stylish on the outside borrowing cues from European styling, where it manages to look tasteful and clutter-free. Straight lines impart a classy European tinge to the sedan. As an industry first, the projector headlamps are being offered as a standard feature across all trim levels of Ciaz. A strong shoulder line, running all along the length, lends dynamism and balance to the Ciaz. The signature Suzuki “S” logo sits elegantly on the front chrome grille and on the sedan’s tail. Ornamental door beltline, chic chrome door handles, front fog lamps, Integrated turn indicators on the electrically foldable ORVM, premium split tail lamps and chrome garnished trunk lid, lend finesse to the Ciaz.
Introductory Prices (Ex-showroom, Delhi)
- Ciaz Vdi: 8.04 lakh
- Ciaz Vxi: 6.99 lakh
- Ciaz Vdi+: 8.63 lakh
- Ciaz Vxi+: 7.55 lakh
- Ciaz Zdi: 9.45 lakh
- Ciaz Zxi: 8.24 lakh
- Ciaz Zdi (Optional): 9.80 lakh
- Ciaz Zxi (Optional): 8.59 lakh
- Ciaz Vxi+ (Automatic): 8.65 lakh
- Ciaz Zxi (Automatic): 9.34 lakh
The cabin’s enhanced leg room, headroom and shoulder room for all occupants is a clear differentiator. Ergonomically designed seats offer superior comfort. The driver seat placement enables best-in-class front and rear road visibility. The premium black-and-beige interior theme, with luxurious wooden garnish and chrome accents looks chic and contemporary. Maruti has also made refinements in powertrain, suspension and used adequate noise dampeners at appropriate places which has resulted in a quieter cabin.
The Ciaz is built on Suzuki’s Total Effective Control Technology (TECT) for safety. The high tensile steel deployed extensively across the body panels of the Ciaz makes it stronger, while the wide wheelbase offers stability to the car while negotiating tough corners. Several active and passive safety features such as ABS with EBD and driver side air bag (from V+ trim itself) and dual airbags (from Z trim onwards) add to safety. In addition, features like parking sensors are offered in V+ trims. Z trims are offered with parking camera, seat belt with pre-tensioners and force limiters.
Ciaz is powered by two highly acclaimed engines: the next generation K14 VVT petrol engine and refined DDiS200 diesel engine. Smartly integrated, the next generation K14 VVT 1.4 litre petrol engine delivers a class leading fuel efficiency of 20.73 kmpl. Similarly, smart engine packaging and integration of the acclaimed DDiS200 1.3 litre engine returns fuel efficiency of 26.21 kmpl making it India’s most fuel efficient car. In Manual transmission Ciaz is currently offered in 4 trim levels in Petrol variants (Vxi, Vxi+, Zxi and Zxi-Optional) and 4 in Diesel variants (Vdi, Vdi+, Zdi and Zdi-Optional). Ciaz is also offered with two automatic transmission variants (petrol).
Zxi-Optional and Zdi-Optional are equipped with upmarket differentiators like 16” alloy wheels, leather upholstery; leather wrapped steering and additional chrome ornamentation. The Zxi+ and Zdi+ variants of the Ciaz, to be available in early 2015, will have all these features and an integrated SmartPlay, in-car infotainment system.
The Ciaz will be available in seven colour options, which includes 3 new exclusive colours Dignity Brown, the character colour for Ciaz.
- Pearl Metallic
- Dignity Brown
- Pearl Sangria Red
- Pearl Snow
- White
- Metallic Clear Beige
- Pearl Midnight Black
- Metallic Glistening Grey
- Metallic Silky Silver
Feature List
- Reverse parking camera and sensors
- Keyless push start system and a smart key-fob
- Glass integrated antennae
- Electric trunk opening
- Steering mounted audio & Calling controls
- Rear defogger
- Auto-AC
- Footwell lamps
- Plush leather upholstery
- Leather wrapped steering
- Front fog lamps
Rear passenger comfort
- Rear AC vents
- Rear accessory socket
- Rear sunshade
- Rear center armrest with cup-holders
- Twin – personal reading lamps
Convenience features
- Sunglass holder
- Illuminated front console box
- Front center arm rest
- Utility box neatly concealed in the armrest
- Keyless entry
- Electrically Foldable ORVM
- Driver seat Height adjuster
- Auto dimming IRVM
- Audio with CD / USB / Aux In
- 4 speakers + 2 tweeters
- Bluetooth
The Company along with its vendors have invested Rs. 620 crore towards development of this model. At the global debut of the Ciaz, Mr Kenichi Ayukawa, Managing Director & CEO said, “Ciaz has been designed keeping in mind aspirations of a mid-size premium sedan customer. A complete package, the Ciaz offers European styling, premium rich interiors and a host of upmarket features. Ciaz Diesel is India’s most fuel efficient car. The designers have paid special attention to ensure space, comfort and convenience for rear seat occupants as well. We are confident that Ciaz will be warmly received as the preferred upgrade by compact cars owners.”
Thanking customers for the overwhelming response to the Ciaz, Mr Ayukawa added, “We are delighted with the bookings. It demonstrates customers’ confidence in brand Maruti Suzuki and reinforces our commitment to customers.”
Technical Specifications
| Maruti Ciaz | Diesel | Petrol (5 MT) |
| Engine displacement | 1248 cc | 1373 cc |
| Power (PS @ rpm) | 90 @ 4000 | 92.45 @ 6000 |
| Torque (Nm @ rpm) | 200 @ 1750 | 130 @ 4000 |
| Kerb Weight (kgs) | 1105 | 1010 |
| Length (mm) | 4490 | |
| Width (mm) | 1730 | |
| Height (mm) | 1485 | |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 2650 | |
| Boot Space litres | 510 | |
| Ground Clearance (mm) | 170 | |