Maruti has launched the much anticipated Ciaz sedan in India starting at Rs 6.99 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi) for the petrol model and Rs 8.04 lakh for the diesel. First shown as a concept at the Auto Expo earlier this year, the Ciaz is Maruti's fresh attempt at the midsizer segment after the Baleno and SX4.
The new Ciaz is quite the looker and is one of the most upmarket offerings from Maruti yet. Power comes from a 91bhp 1.4-litre petrol or an 89bhp 1.3-litre Fiat-sourced diesel. Both engines are borrowed from the Ertiga, but the carmaker claims to have tuned them for improved responsiveness and drivability. The petrol engine is coupled to a five speed manual gearbox or a four-speed automatic while the diesel gets a five-speed manual gearbox only.
Maruti is offering four trims on the new Ciaz – V, V+, Z, Z+ – and has packed it with equipment, with top trims getting front airbags, a touchscreen infotainment system, rear-view camera, leather upholstery, keyless entry and go and rear sunshade, among other features.
The new Maruti Ciaz will rival the likes of the Honda City, VW Vento, Skoda Rapid and Hyundai Verna in our crowded midsizer market.
Maruti Ciaz petrol manual prices (Ex-Delhi)
Maruti Ciaz Vxi: Rs 6.99 lakh
Maruti Ciaz Vxi+: Rs 7.55 lakh
Maruti Ciaz Zxi: Rs 8.24 lakh
Maruti Ciaz Zxi (O): Rs 8.59 lakh
Maruti Ciaz Petrol automatic prices (Ex-Delhi)
Maruti Ciaz Vxi+ AT: Rs 8.65lakh
Maruti Ciaz Zxi AT: Rs 9.34 lakh
Maruti Ciaz Diesel prices (Ex-Delhi)
Maruti Ciaz Vdi: Rs 8.04 lakh
Maruti Ciaz Vdi+: Rs 8.63 lakh
Maruti Ciaz Zdi: Rs 9.45 lakh
Maruti Ciaz Zdi (O): Rs 9.8 lakh
Maruti Ciaz petrol manual prices (Ex-Mumbai)
Maruti Ciaz Vxi: Rs 7.46 lakh
Maruti Ciaz Vxi+: Rs 8.03 lakh
Maruti Ciaz Zxi: Rs 8.72 lakh
Maruti Ciaz Zxi (O): Rs 9.09 lakh
Maruti Ciaz Petrol automatic prices (Ex-Mumbai)
Maruti Ciaz Vxi+ AT: Rs 9.19 lakh
Maruti Ciaz Zxi AT: Rs 9.88 lakh
Maruti Ciaz Diesel prices (Ex-Mumbai)
Maruti Ciaz Vdi: Rs 8.56 lakh
Maruti Ciaz Vdi+: Rs 9.17 lakh
Maruti Ciaz Zdi: Rs 10.0 lakh
Maruti Ciaz Zdi (O): Rs 10.36 lakh
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