Maruti Suzuki Ciaz
Ciaz has reportedly garnered more than 5000 bookings since the bookings started earlier this month.The advance booking for the upcoming Ciaz were started on September 3rd at a price of Rs 21,000. Ciaz is offered in both petrol and diesel, the petrol version features a 1.4-liter K14 motor. While the diesel counterpart sports a 1.3-liter DDiS engine. Both are coupled to a 5 speed manual while a 4-speed AT on petrol will be offered later. Prominent features on the Ciaz are, projector headlamps, touchscreen 'SmartPlay' infotainment system, rear AC vents,etc.
Engine and Performance
It is speculated that the upcoming Maruti Ciaz will be introduced with either a 1.6-litre VVT petrol or 1.4-litre K-Series petrol engine along with a 1.3-litre diesel motor as well. The 1.4-litre K-Series engine comprises of 4-cylinders, 16-valves and makes a total displacement capacity of 1373cc . This engine is capable of churning out 93.7Bhp at 6000rpm, while yielding 130Nm of commanding torque at 4000rpm. On the other hand, the 4-cylinder, 1.6-litre K-Series engine comes with a total 1586cc displacement capacity. This engine is based on DOHC valve configuration and it comes incorporated with MPFI fuel supply system. This power plant can churn out 103.3Bhp of maximum power at 5600rpm, while generating 145Nm of peak torque at 4100rpm. The diesel version of Ciaz is expected with a 1.3-litre DDiS engine with a displacement capacity of 1248cc. The company engineered this engine with 4-cylinders, 16-valves and incorporated with direct injection system, which allows it to churn out 88.8Bhp of maximum power at 4000rpm, while producing 200Nm of peak torque at just 1750rpm. All these petrol and diesel engines are expected to be mated with a 5-speed manual transmission gearbox that sends the torque output to the front wheels.
Braking & Handling
The sedan will have with conventional disc and drum braking combination. Its front wheels will be equipped with ventilated disc brakes, while its rear wheels are going to be fitted with solid drum brakes. On the other hand, the company will be offering this sedan with advanced features such as ABS+EBD , which will enhance the braking mechanism.
Mileage
K14 VVT petrol engine on offer along with DDiS 200 diesel unit. Best in class claimed fuel economy figures of 20.73 kmpl in petrol while diesel stands at 26.21 kmpl.
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