Maruti Suzuki, the India's largest car manufacturer, has recently showcased its mid-sized sedan, rechristened as Ciaz at the Auto Expo event. Prior to the event the car had been codenamed as 'YL1'. The Ciaz is said to be based on an all-new design philosophy from the Japanese car-maker that has utilized designing cues from the ‘Authentics Concept’, which was showcased at the 2013 Shanghai Motor Show.
As per sources, the Ciaz sedan is slated to be launched sometime by July 2014. The Ciaz will enter the Indian automobile market loaded with a 1.4-litre K-Series petrol engine that is also found under the Ertiga's hood, along with a 1.6-litre diesel engine, which will most probably be supplied by Fiat. The engine is expected to be mated to a five-speed manual transmission. It is also said that the company is expected to be introduced in an AMT variant. Moreover, sources have stated that the car may feature infotainment system with Bluetooth, AC with climate control, cooled glove box, steering mounted audio controls in the interiors. For safety, the sedan may be loaded with ABS and EBD technology. Though Maruti Suzuki refused to divulge details about it, a company official confirmed that the mid-sized sedan is built on a new platform and will be a completely new car for Suzuki’s global range.
Maruti Suzuki had also showcased the much awaited ‘S-Cross’ at the Auto Expo 2014 event held last month in Delhi. The car is expected to be powered with 1.6 litre petrol engine which is capable of delivering 120 PS of power with 156 Nm of torque. It is anticipated that SX4 crossover may also be available in a diesel version powered by Fiat's 1.6-litre MultiJet engine. On first look, the car reminds us of the good old car Suzuki Grand Vitara. The current version that was unveiled at Auto Expo 2014 seems to be similar to the one showcased at the Geneva Motor Show. The launch date and pricing for the 'S-Cross’ has not been revealed for now and may be known at a later date.
Source: I.C.E
