2014 Maruti Suzuki Ciaz: 7 things that make it special

  • Dec 14, 2014
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The Maruti Suzuki Ciaz is an all new car. Here are some of the things that make it standout

Maruti Suzuki Ciaz

The Maruti Suzuki Ciaz is an important car for its maker. It's supposed to break the sales jinx Maruti has suffered when it comes to cars other than affordable hatches or small sedans. The Maruti Ciaz is the first genuine attempt at taking Indian's most popular car brand up the premium ladder. Here are 7 must know facts that make it special...

7- Exterior styling

The Maruti Ciaz replaces the SX4. And the biggest stumbling block for the SX4 was its relatively boring styling. The Maruti Ciaz is quite the opposite. It's still not embellished with a lot of chrome but the styling elements like the large head lamps, the nicely sculpted bumper and the in your face chrome grille lend the Ciaz both a modern and luxurious feel.

The Maruti Ciaz has good proportions too and the 16 inch alloy wheels fill up the arches well and give the Ciaz a larger-than-class appearance. The rear with its bumper sporting some nice elements and the large wrap around head lamps make this new Maruti sedan stand out as well. There's a touch of chrome on the boot lid to add a hint of class.

Maruti Suzuki Ciaz interiors

6- Interior design

Increasingly, buyers want cabins in their cars to look and feel plusher than their price indicates. The Maruti Suzuki Ciaz addresses this need well. The texture of plastic and the choice of colours give the interiors of the Ciaz a welcoming and airy feel. It has some touches too like the dark wood like insert that splits the dashboard, the large touchscreen that defines the centre console and subtlety used chrome inserts around the stereo, the climate control system and on the steering. These thoughtful additions have given the Maruti Ciaz the aura of plushness clearly missing on the SX4.

Maruti Suzuki Ciaz features

5- More Features

Apart from the dowdy styling, the lack of features compared to the competition was another big issue that limited the SX4's off take. But the new Maruti Suzuki Ciaz is very well endowed. It has the basics in place like alloy wheels, steering mounted controls, a climate control system and on the safety front ABS and front two airbags.

Additionally, it gets a high-end touchscreen audio system, electric ORVMs with auto fold, a reversing camera and a retractable blind for the rear windscreen. It also gets rear AC vents, keyless entry and start, central rear armrest with cup holders and crucially, Bluetooth telephony. With these additions, the Maruti Ciaz is now right up there with the best in the class when it comes equipment and features.

Maruti Suzuki Ciaz rear seat
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4- Back seat comfort

The Maruti Suzuki Ciaz has been designed with the rear passenger in mind. And it's obvious the moment one steps into the rear. The ingress is easy thanks to a low sill height and wide opening doors. The seats are large and comfortable. The seat squab and the seat back, both have been designed with comfort as top priority and it shows. Then there are the AC vents, the central armrest with cup holders and of course, acres of kneeroom.

The Maruti Ciaz sits on a longer wheelbase. Add to it the scooped out front seats and there's enough and more knee and leg room for rear passengers; the Ciaz might just have the the best in class rear space! The shoulder and head room isn't bad either and when seated, the Ciaz leaves you with the feeling of sitting in a larger, more expensive car. and that in our opinion is mission accomplished.

Maruti Suzuki Ciaz badge

3- Engine options

As was the case with the SX4" the Maruti Suzki Ciaz too comes with one petrol and one Diesel engine. The diesel is the same as the SX4. So, it displaces 1.3-litre, makes 90PS of max power and is mated to a 5-speed manual. It has good fuel economy on its side as well.

The petrol engine is new. The SX4 came with a 1.6-litre engine which though powerful was neither very efficient or the most refined. The Maruti Ciaz now gets a 1.4-litre petrol engine which belongs to the K-series family. It is easier revving and lighter and comes with the promise of higher fuel economy too. The ARAI figure for the petrol Ciaz is 20.7kmpl. It too is mated to a 5-speed manual but additionally the Maruti Ciaz petrol will also be offered with an automatic. It's not an AMT unit as seen on the Celerio but a conventional torque converter unit.

Maruti Suzuki Ciaz design

2- Driving feel

Not all Maruti's drive well. The Zen Estilo and the Wagon R come to mind. But then there's also the Swift, the Swift Dzire and the Altos, cars that truly deliver on the ride and handling balance well. The new Maruti Suzuki Ciaz is expected to belong to the latter group. Now we haven't put it through its paces yet, but its driving position is spot on. Add to it an adjustable steering and height adjust for the seat and the driving position can be tweaked to suit a wide majority. Moreover, the steering is just the right size; the gear shifter falls easily to the hand; and the floor pedals are well spaced out too. The visibility upfront is acceptable too.

Maruti Suzuki Ciaz rear

1- Value for money

As is true for most Maruti Suzuki cars, these make for superb value for money purchases. These are easy on the pocket to buy and run; maintenance isn't a bother; and these hold their value well in the used car market too. So, when it's time to upgrade, Maruti owners tend to lose less money compared to competing cars. Given the Maruti Ciaz is being positioned as a premium offering but like the Hyundai  Elite i20 will not command a steep price tag for its class, it too will make for one of the better value buys in its segment. And like the Swift and the Dzire, resale is expected to be good too. The Ciaz then in typical Maruti fashion should make for a no-brainier purchase. Now let's just hope the car maker doesn't spoil the Ciaz party with its pricing...

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