After much conjecture, the Maruti Ciaz has been officially withdrawn in India. The compact sedan was debuted in India in 2014 and remained on the market for more than ten years before Maruti chose to discontinue the popular model. We received an official statement from Maruti Suzuki regarding the Ciaz, and this is what they had to say about the discontinued car.
What Does Maruti Say?
Regarding the cessation, an official remark from a brand spokeswoman verified the rumors, saying, “The Ciaz brand is still part of our portfolio. However, like with any strategy, we will continue to assess our lineup based on customer preferences, legislative developments, and market trends.” He also stated, “When a brand is very strong, forms can change from time to time.”
According to the aforementioned statement, the discontinued Ciaz nameplate may make a comeback in a different shape, as we have seen with the Baleno.
Notably, the Maruti Baleno, which is now available in hatchback form, was originally introduced as a sedan in 1996. It was terminated later in 2007, but was reintroduced in 2015 as a hatchback.
However, we will refrain from speculating further until the automaker formally verifies or dismisses these allegations.
Maruti Ciaz: An Overview
Inside, it has a dual-tone black and beige interior with a simple dashboard design that includes a 7-inch touchscreen with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, as well as an analogue instrument cluster with a coloured multi-information display. It also came with six speakers, automatic air conditioning with back vents, and cruise control.
Safety features included two airbags (as standard), a rear parking camera with sensors, an auto-dimming inside rearview mirror (IRVM), and automatic headlights.
Maruti Ciaz: Powertrain Options
The discontinued Ciaz was available with a naturally aspirated 1.5-litre petrol engine that has the following specifications:
| Engine | 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine |
|---|---|
| Power | 105 PS |
| Torque | 138 Nm |
| Transmission | 5-speed MT / 4-speed AT* |
| Fuel Efficiency | 20.65 kmpl (MT) / 20.04 kmpl (AT) |
*AT = Torque converter automatic transmission
Maruti Ciaz: Price & Rivals
The last recorded pricing for the Maruti Ciaz was between Rs 9.42 lakh to Rs 12.31 lakh (ex-showroom, pan-India). It used to compete against compact sedans like the Hyundai Verna, Honda City, Volkswagen Virtus, and Skoda Slavia.
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