Maruti Suzuki Ciaz

Although, it's been a long time since Maruti Suzuki launched the Ciaz in the Indian market; its design and styling still remain one of its best selling points. The elegant looks are neatly compiled with a sharp design that caters to buyers who are looking for a large C-segment family sedan. The Maruti Ciaz always had a stunning look from the outside. The facelift has given a new style to the vehicle and it has a new and attractive grille with chrome extensions, better than the previous model. The sedan is equipped with LED Headlamps, LED DRL’s and a redesigned bumper which comes along with LED Fog lamps. To give the car a new look, Maruti has added 16-inch alloy wheels that have a potent finish. It has decent-sized bonnet pillars that are fairly upright. It looks quite purposeful from the exterior appearance. Two washers are added to the front bonnet. In the alpha variant, a gunmetal finish with multi-spoke wheels is added. The doors are designed with chrome handles as well and led indicators are added near the rear-view mirrors. The tailgate lights are added with a chrome finish on the rear side. This feature is only available on the alpha variant. The tank is placed on the left side of the vehicle. The smart hybrid system is available on all variants from the base models to the alpha models. The LED mount stop lamp and defogger are added to the rear side as well. Four parking sensors are equipped near the tailgate lights which is a standard feature. Reflectors are added along with chrome extensions which gives the vehicle a stunning look.

The interiors of the Maruti Suzuki Ciaz are very well put. The overall cabin quality and fit & finish are one of the best in the segment rivals. The cabin of the Maruti Ciaz has a very classy look. There is a fine finish near the glove compartment section which gives it a bold look. In terms of features, this vehicle is remarkable. They have a 7-inch touch screen system that offers Apple Play and Android Auto. It helps the user to pass time while being stuck in traffic jams. The seating is quite comfortable and there is good support for one’s lower back. Adjustable headrests are added as well. There is some storage space below the touch screen system and ventilation controls to keep one’s essentials. 

All 4 doors get usable pockets with bottle holders and there is plenty of space at the base of the dashboard as well. There is ample room space for rear-seat passengers and legroom is more than sufficient. The headroom is pretty extensive as well. Three passengers can be conveniently accommodated on the rear side. There is a foldable armrest in the middle with a couple of beverage holders. The boot capacity of the Ciaz is 510 Litres. A digital odometer display is added along with a digital clock. The glove compartment is quite spacious to keep one’s essentials. There are 4 integrated speakers, 2 each on the front and rear side which provides good sound quality. Some of the additional features include System with Traffic Updates (via Smartplay Studio App), AHA Platform (via Smartplay Studio App), 2 Tweeters and Remote Control.

Maruti Suzuki has always been loved by the customers for equipping its cars with powerful and one of the most refined powertrains. The Ciaz is one of the most refined products from the company, especially with its petrol engine which is very fuel-efficient as well. The Maruti Ciaz comes with a sufficiently powerful 1.5-litre petrol engine that offers a good mix of performance and mileage. The engine is smooth and highly refined. However, it’s still no match to what the Honda City’s 1.5-litre engine offers. That said, most drivers won’t have any complaints from this motor under normal usage. Also, the Ciaz is quite frugal and is easily more fuel-efficient than arch rivals Hyundai Verna and Honda City. The mild-hybrid system in the vehicle plays a significant role in the fuel economy and the small electric motor also aids torque in traffic conditions. The overall performance is good and it’s very comfortable to ride on long roads. It has a great pickup, especially in the 1st and 2nd gear. 

The ride quality of Ciaz is one of the most subtle and stable in its segment. The low-speed bumps and undulations are easily eaten up by the well-tuned suspension. Additionally, the handling is also on the neutral side and provides a consistent confidence to the driver behind the steering wheel. The Maruti Ciaz gets MacPherson Strut and Torsion Beam suspension system at the front and the rear, respectively. This setup provides a pretty comfortable ride experience for all users, be it in the front seat or the rear. The car can easily keep everyone comfortable while going over speed breakers or on rough roads. The ride quality is remarkable and the Ciaz can be driven conveniently on long routes. Also, the driver gets a good view of the surroundings, which, along with the light steering, helps him easily make his way through crowded streets. Overall, it offers a smooth, soothing, and comfortable ride.

The handling, however, won’t impress the enthusiasts. This is because the steering offers no feedback and artificially gains weight as the speeds rise. It’s still better than the totally lifeless steering of the earlier model but it’s definitely not a steering that will delight the driving enthusiasts. Thankfully, the brakes are quite powerful. The car comes with ventilated disc brakes at front and drum brakes at the rear.

Maruti Suzuki cars have been questioned from a long time about the safety aspect. The Ciaz caters to buyers who prefer safe cars for themselves. Recently tested, the Thai-spec Suzuki Ciaz has been tested by ANCAP where it has received a 4-Star rating for protection of adult occupants. With the belief that the India-spec model won’t be too different, it won’t be wrong to say that it is certainly among the safer cars on sale in the country. The Maruti Suzuki Ciaz is also equipped with dual front airbags, ABS, and traction control. Additionally, you can opt for the Suzuki Connect to benefit from features like geo-fencing and a live location tracker. This app can also be used to monitor the vehicle's health status.