Touted as the replacement of SX4 sedan in India, Ciaz will be making its grand debut in India during the festive season that is on brink of commencement. Fading sales led to termination of SX4 production in India a while ago and hence this makes Ciaz a highly anticipated sedan in India since this would be the only sedan from stables of Maruti Suzuki India in C segment. Shown at 2014 Auto Expo held in Greater Noida in the month of February, Ciaz was applauded for its modish semblance. In C segment, Ciaz will face fierce competition from sedans like new Honda City that also comes in diesel avatar, Verna is also due for a facelift that will be rolled out soon, Fiesta has undergone a facelift lately, Vento’s updated version will also be launched in domestic market in upcoming months.
The sedan has been designed aesthetically and flaunts contemporary semblance as compared to SX4. In the front, the vehicle gets a trapezoidal grille with chrome embellishment. Projector head lamps are affixed on the side of the chrome grille rendering a sporty stance to the sedan. Bumpers come with wide air dams and a set of fog lamps. Side profile has been kept suave, aerodynamic creases running along the length of the side profile make the sedan look chic.
MSI will offer Ciaz in both petrol and diesel guise, the petrol variant are likely to come housed with a 1.4 litre K-Series, four cylinder engine that pumps out a maximum power of 93.5 Bhp and a top torque of 130 Nm. Diesel range of the sedan is expected to be powered by Fiat sourced 1.3 litre Multijet diesel powertrain capable of churning out a maximum power output of 89 Bhp along with a peak torque of 200 Nm. A five-speed manual gearbox will be mated to both the motors. A CVT transmission cold also be offered on Ciaz petrol.
