Maruti will launch the Ciaz sedan on October 6, 2014, after the car has been showcased at the Paris motor show later this week.
Bookings for the new car had opened up from September 3 for an amount of Rs 21,000. There is currently a two-month waiting period on the Maruti Ciaz, regardless of the variant booked.
The Maruti Ciaz sedan will have two engines on offer; a 1.4-litre K10B petrol unit that makes 91bhp and a 1.3-litre Fiat-sourced diesel unit that makes 89bhp. Both engines do duty in several other of the carmaker's models. Maruti claims an ARAI-certified 20.73kpl fuel efficiency for the petrol model and 26.2kpl for the diesel.
The new Maruti will be available in four trim levels V, V+, Z and Z+ and seven colour shades. The range-topping trims will have features like 16-inch alloys, touchscreen infotainment system, rear air-con vents, climate control and keyless entry.
The new Maruti Ciaz sedan will rival the likes of the Honda City, VW Vento, Skoda Rapid and Hyundai Verna.
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