Maruti Suzuki's New Sedan: Ciaz (Codenamed YL1)
- Thread Starter Ajay Sreedhar
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Just weeks away from launch, Maruti releases its fisr teaser on Ciaz with a “Cool Cat” driving it.
The image seen shows a cat driving the Ciaz, is part of the company’s marketing strategy to build interest in the car. Indian Autos Blog understands that the marketing initiative is called “Cool Cats In Town”, and going further, more such teasers will be released.
Maruti Ciaz teased with a "Cool Cat" driving it
Maruti Ciaz teased with a "Cool Cat" driving it
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Ciaz Engines -
The Ciaz will be powered by a mixture of engines, some new, others updated.
The mainstay of the range will continue to be Fiat's 90bhp 1.3 Multijet engine. Known as the DDIS in Maruti terminology, the engine will be tuned to improve the delay in acceleration experience at low speed due to the turbo.
Maruti will also import a larger 1.6 diesel from Fiat for some of its other models sold in India like the S-cross. - Only available in ZDI
The Ciaz could, as a result, also get this larger and more powerful 118bhp engine which, like the 1.3, is also known to have a nice spike in power.
The Ciaz is also likely to get a more powerful 100-plus-bhp version (102?)of Suzuki's K14 petrol engine. This engine is assembled here and, as a result, is more affordable than the 1.6 that currently powers the SX4.
Source:ACI
The Ciaz will be powered by a mixture of engines, some new, others updated.
The mainstay of the range will continue to be Fiat's 90bhp 1.3 Multijet engine. Known as the DDIS in Maruti terminology, the engine will be tuned to improve the delay in acceleration experience at low speed due to the turbo.
Maruti will also import a larger 1.6 diesel from Fiat for some of its other models sold in India like the S-cross. - Only available in ZDI
The Ciaz could, as a result, also get this larger and more powerful 118bhp engine which, like the 1.3, is also known to have a nice spike in power.
The Ciaz is also likely to get a more powerful 100-plus-bhp version (102?)of Suzuki's K14 petrol engine. This engine is assembled here and, as a result, is more affordable than the 1.6 that currently powers the SX4.
Source:ACI
Read Autocar India report. If the report is true, then this is it. You can alternately contact your dealership ( if you have close contacts) since the first batch of training is complete![[:)]](https://www.theautomotiveindia.com/forums/images/smilies/Smile.gif "Smile [:)]")
Maruti is planning to launch the Ciaz midsize sedan on 25th September
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The thing looks premium, especially the alloys. Can't believe it is placed in the C2 segment. I thought it would be placed in the D1 seg. Whatever, but it looks like a baby Kizashi. Good step MSIL![[thumbsup]](https://www.theautomotiveindia.com/forums/images/smilies/Thumbs%20Up.png "Thumbs Up [thumbsup]")
EDIT: So the inventor of the style is the one at loss. The Ciaz has copied tail-lamps from the City, the City used BMW-ed tail lamps. What did BMW get? A Babaji Ka Thullu. Usual MSIL strategy, not too surprised. And the front resembles...? The grille looks like an Audi-ised grille. Most of the cars are copied in such a way that they cannot be sued, and in such a way that people say "That looks like XYZ car!". But the car is good, I'll take it if it was priced at about ~8 l on road. Call me a daydreamer, but Maruti Suzuki India Limited is a VFM brand, and should stay that way to attract more customers. Thanks for tolerating this rant ![[evil]](https://www.theautomotiveindia.com/forums/images/smilies/Evil.gif "Evil [evil]")
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EDIT: So the inventor of the style is the one at loss. The Ciaz has copied tail-lamps from the City, the City used BMW-ed tail lamps. What did BMW get? A Babaji Ka Thullu. Usual MSIL strategy, not too surprised. And the front resembles...? The grille looks like an Audi-ised grille. Most of the cars are copied in such a way that they cannot be sued, and in such a way that people say "That looks like XYZ car!". But the car is good, I'll take it if it was priced at about ~8 l on road. Call me a daydreamer, but Maruti Suzuki India Limited is a VFM brand, and should stay that way to attract more customers. Thanks for tolerating this rant .
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Could have shades of the BMW-ish design . Please note the CIAZ design concept was released much before the pictures of City appeared. You can check for youresel in the net.
CIAZ has elements of Kizashi especially at the rear and interiors.
CIAZ has elements of Kizashi especially at the rear and interiors.
One more winner here for maruti
We all know the best in class interiors are stripped down for the ones we get here. No way Maruti will launch the same one here. Still hoping it does.