Maruti Suzuki Ciaz Launched With New 1.5 L Diesel Engine

Maruti Suzuki has finally launched the much-awaited new diesel Ciaz sedan. The new Ciaz comes with the all-new in-house developed 1.5 L turbocharged diesel engine replacing the outgoing 1.3 L Fiat-sourced diesel engine. The Ciaz has been the market leader in the sedan segment of the Indian automobile market having a huge popularity and a very good sales track record. The Ciaz is often considered by many to be the best package when it comes to overall comfort, space, efficiency and reliability. The immense success of the Ciaz against competitors such as the Honda City, Hyundai Verna has made it the preferred choice amongst buyers who are looking to buy a sedan for the urban environment.

  

    The new Maruti diesel engine known as the DDiS 225 is a 1.5L turbocharged diesel producing 95 bhp and 225 nm max power output. With this new engine the Ciaz now gets an additional 5 bhp and 25 nm of power.  The new engine will be mated to a 6-speed manual transmission, hence enhancing the efficiency and performance. The outgoing 1.3 L diesel unit on the Ciaz was a slightly noisy and audible. Maruti claims its new 1.5 L diesel engine scores well on refinement. In an interesting change Maruti has done away with the SHVS (Smart Hybrid Vehicle System), a mild-hybrid system which was used on the outgoing Ciaz. The new diesel Ciaz uses a conventional fuel-based system.

    

    An in-house developed diesel engine is a very important landmark for Maruti Suzuki. This engine will eventually be used across the range, there by reduce costs, streamlining the production process and improving overall efficiency and quality. What is even better for Maruti is the fact that this new engine is compliant to the soon to be implemented BS-VI (Bharat Stage VI emission standards) standards. With prices starting at Rs.9.97 lakh, Maruti has made the Ciaz an even stronger proposition ready to work its charm over the market once again!