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BHPian | ![]() I took delivery of a Ciaz Alpha Diesel about two weeks ago. The salesman said he hasn't heard about any updates or new version coming anytime soon. He said the S-Cross facelift would be coming around Diwali. |
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Infractions: 0/1 (4) | ![]() Cruise Control addition in the Ciaz facelift would be great. Is anybody able to spot the cruise control buttons inside the Ciaz facelift? |
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Distinguished - BHPian ![]() | ![]() My wishlist for the upcoming Ciaz facelift -Another set of engines, just like the Verna/Creta: 1.5 or 1.6 NA Petrol & 1.6 DDiS diesel along with the exisiting 1.4L P & 1.3L D engines. Let the lower capacity engines continue to keep your highest mileage in segment tag intact. -Diamond cut 16 inch alloys like the Dzire. Again, please don't give tasteless designs like the S Cross or Baleno ![]() -LED Projector Headlamps(from the Ignis) -Front grill from the Suzuki Alivio -Android Auto(Dzire) -Cruise Control(S Cross) -Sliding front armrest (S Cross) -Optional black interiors(RS) -Well rounded suspension like the S Cross. Current one is too soft for my liking -Puddle lamps(Baleno) -Color MID(Baleno) -Slightly larger rear seat squab to improve underthigh support. -Full Size alloy spare wheel(too much to ask??) -Cladding to cover the internals of the boot lid(Honda city, the derrière is same anyway ![]() -Adjustable rear headrests -UV cut glass like the Baleno -Tasteful DRLs -Optional sunroof With these upgrades, the Ciaz will become the perfect sedan IMO. Most of the upgrades can be done from their Existing Parts Bin(EPB) Regards, Shashi Last edited by Leoshashi : 31st May 2017 at 18:09. |
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Sales figures reflect the same too i.e nearly 700 units drop in Jan 2017 to Feb 2017 Sales and Feb 2017 to Mar 2017 900 odd units. Cheers, Amey | |
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Infractions: 0/1 (4) | ![]() Ciaz is currently under-powered for a car priced on the wrong side of 10 Lakh rupees. The 1.4 L petrol was plonked instead of the 1.6 L petrol of the SX4 as the 1.6 L petrol was an oil guzzler. The only way they can have a stronger engine portfolio in the Ciaz will be to either:
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Unclear yet is will the S Cross get it in its October face-lift version? If Yes then Ciaz too will get the same engine. 1.4L boosterjet is earmarked for their larger SUV's. Last edited by volkman10 : 1st June 2017 at 11:06. | |
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| ![]() If this article from today's Hindustan Times is to be believed, then it looks like the Dzire has already begun to eat into the Ciaz's pie. Quoting from the article: "The drop of 8.9% in Ciaz’s sales could most likely be attributed to three factors – the launch of its closest rival new Honda City in February, Maruti Suzuki moving the Ciaz from its regular dealerships to the premium Nexa channel, and the introduction of the Dzire." That could explain this facelift as a means to sustain the momentum. |
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The total units clocked during the months of March and April 2017 is 11942 units, which is at par with the City's sales of 12219. Post the transition to Nexa, Ciaz has shown immediate recovery and has clocked 7024 units during April 17, which are clearly 1000 units ahead of the City (5948) during the same month. The Vento (564), Verna (682), Rapid (1077), Nissan sunny (105) and Renault scala (-) the other competitors are nowhere in contention. With this fact, I wonder how anyone could label it as "invisible". If one is comparing the number of inquiry the Ciaz receives to those for the Ignis or the Baleno, it may not be a fair comparison as they stand in entirely different price bands. A Ciaz customer would rarely (or never) end up buying an Ignis or a Baleno. The S-cross for instance sells much less than the Ciaz since it is priced much higher, it does not make it “Invisible” as the S-cross has its own group of customers. May be their numbers are lesser due to affordability equations. I do agree to the extent that the Ciaz lacks punchy motors (esp the petrol unit which is short in refinement as well). However not everyone is interested in "Air-in-Hair" or "Pushed into seats" or "Setting road on fire" experience, and most would settle into sedate driving. It is the overall package that makes it a proportionate and well priced product, thus appealing to the masses more widely. Last edited by King_pin09 : 1st June 2017 at 14:21. | |
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And the term "invisible" clearly means that Baleno, Ignis and Scross have over-shadowed the product with their premium Nexa features which should have been added in Ciaz prior to Maruti's move to Nexa. Cheers, Amey | |
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- Please do a quality check on bumpy/bad roads for atleast 20k KMS most of the ciaz owners are hearing strange noise popping up every now and then (even on cars with less than 15k KMS). - Also, improve the driving dynamics/high speed stability (its a car not a BOAT ![]() | |
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Infractions: 0/1 (4) | ![]() Not true The S-cross comes with the 1.4 L Boosterjet and it is not a larger Suzuki SUV Quote:
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Senior - BHPian | ![]() While I agree with a lot of members on some of the upgrades they would like to see, such as Sunroof, all black interiors, etc. (keeping in mind the shift to Nexa, and therefore a more premium positioning), I for one would not urge Maruti to launch it with a faster diesel engine (the 1.6). The 1.6 is explosive, and unlike the S-Cross, I am not sure if the Ciaz would be as sturdy/stable at high speeds + poorer build quality won't result in a great performance car, but more of the older Verna CRDis. That is they would just highlight the poorer build & suspension more with a faster engine. instead, given it's positioning as a family car - it would be nice to see an Auto gearbox in the diesel (effectively killing the Rapid & Vento); a competent petrol AT (boosterjet maybe); and better safety all round (6 airbags, etc.). Provide those, and the sales will definitely jump by a 1,000 units/month. |
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They will keep the larger boosterjet for the SUV above S Cross. | |
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Infractions: 0/1 (4) | ![]() I could not find a Maruti Suzuki comment on the same in the media. Is this from an insider source that the 1.4L boosterjet is not on for S-cross and Ciaz? |
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