A Perfect Family Sedan ? Maruti Suzuki Ciaz

 MARUTI SUZUKI CIAZ REVIEW


Maruti Suzuki Ciaz first launched in year 2014. It was the first full size sedan from the manufacturer and was welcomed open heartedly by the Indians . It shoot up the company sale and soon it became the top selling in its segment making honda city to second spot.

MARUTI SUZUKI CIAZ 2020
Maruti Ciaz 2018 Facelift Version is launched in India and Maruti Suzuki did 2 Key changes with respect to Engine by introducing in new bigger 1.5 Litre Petrol Engine with 105 PS power and 138 NM Torque - which is more Powerful than the outgoing version
Also, is added in new Smart Hybrid Technology even in Petrol too having 2 Batteries where the Lithium ion battery assist in Torque, Start-Stop on Red Light (Engine shuts off on red light and car runs on Electric Motor) and Brake Energy regeneration giving even better braking experience with the vehicle.

Ciaz Hybrid Engine Performance

In terms of Drive and Handling of Petrol Engine: Its reasonably satisfactory from 0 to 80 Kmph Speed in Manual Transmission. There is no dearth of Power and the car feels reasonably well to drive in City and Mid Range. Steering is Light, Gear Shift are at ease, Clutch is smooth too. The Engine NVH Level refinement is top Notch and the car feels reasonable good to drive in this speed band
Only post 80 Kmph Speed is what the car feels slight tip down when compared against Honda City, Hyundai Verna. The Steering also feels a bit vague on higher speed of 100 Kmph. There comes Speed Alert System with a beep over 80 Kmph Speed, and continuous beep over 120 Kmph Speed
Maruti Ciaz
Honda City
Hyundai Verna
VW Vento
Toyota Yaris
Engine
1.5 Litre
1.5 Litre
1.6 Litre
1.6  (MT) / 1.2 (Auto)
1.5 Litre






Power
104 BHP
118 BHP
121 BHP
104 BHP
106 BHP
Torque
138 NM
145 NM
151 NM
153 NM (MT) /          175 NM (Auto)
140 NM
MT Transmission
5 Speed 
5 Speed
6 Speed
5 Speed
6 Speed
Auto Transmission
4 Speed
CVT
6 Speed
7 Speed DSG
CVT
Kerb Weight (MT)
1010 Kg
1060 Kg
1140 Kg
1125 Kg
1090 Kg
Kerb Weight (Auto)
1025 Kg
1080 Kg
1175 Kg
1170 Kg
1110 Kg
While for Automatic Transmission - New Ciaz 2018 is still offered in 4 Speed Automatic as against its arch rivals Honda City offered in CVT Automatic, while Verna sold in 6 Speed Automatic and Vento TSI in even advanced 7 Speed DSG.
Yes on papers Ciaz 2018 Automatic feels outdated, but in real world scenario the car designed to offer an Option to Indian Consumers who are looking for Sedate, Comfortable ride in a spacious Saloon with Good Features primarily in City Driven Conditions at a Value Price. Yes - Ciaz Automatic is reasonably good to go in City Drive and best for Buyers having to drive with absolute convenience in 0 to 60 Kmph Speed within City Traffic or Light Foot on Accelerator. But - care for Mid range or Peppy Highway Dynamics - you will not enjoy in Ciaz Automatic as neither the Speed matches RPM on giving it more throttle and nor does it comes with Paddle Shift.

Ownership Cost

Mileage - One among Best whether Manual or Automatic. You can vouch Maruti Suzuki for that to offer you best in class claimed Mileage of over 20 Kmpl in Ciaz Automatic, over 21 Kmpl in Manual Petrol and over 28 Kmpl in Manual Diesel
Cost of Ownership - Thats also a key strength of Maruti Suzuki to offer in low ownership cost by having Reasonably priced Spares, a reasonable service cost along with even extended replacement interval of Air Filter, Fuel Filter, Spark Plug only once on 40000 Kms in Petrol and no need of replacement of Transmission Fluid till 1.6 Lakh Kms

POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE OF MARUTI CIAZ 2020

Positive
1)    Takes its value for money factor to next level with starting price of 8.20 lakh
2)    Still provides with best in class leg room and a spacious cabin
3)    It looks elegant and takes design which will not get age very soon

NEGATIVES
1)     Not Peppy in Engine Performance: This car is not designed to deliver you a Kind of Pep, high speed revv as what felt in Honda City, Volkswagen Vento, Hyundai Verna. Although Ciaz is reasonably good for city but care for high speed dynamics with a revv friendly engine performance, Competition cars are what to be better off. Even to disclaim - steering feedback felt slight vague on higher speed above 80 Kmph in Ciaz
2)    No advanced safety features:  Lacks Side and Curtain Airbags. No ESP, Hill Hold Assist and Traction Control in Manual Transmission
3)    Lacks Gimmick of Sunroof: Care for Gimmick Features like Electric Sunroof - you will have to look at Honda City, Hyundai Verna
4)    Not Inspiring Performance in Diesel: Considering Diesel Car - Honda City, Hyundai Verna, Volkswagen Vento, Skoda Rapid are all better off in impressive diesel Engine Performance as against Ciaz Diesel
5)    Hybrid Battery Cost: Important to note that lithium-ion battery is an import, at least until the Suzuki-Toshiba battery factory in Gujarat to be operational, expected in 2020.
6)    Rear Seat Headroom, Under Thigh: Not the Best in Rear Seat Headroom for Taller Passenger or for Under-Thigh Support

EXECLUSIVE PHOTOS OF MARUTI CIAZ 2020