Originally Posted by romeomidhun (Post 4191552) It seems the shifting to Nexa has helped Ciaz. Maruti sells 7K units of Ciaz in April!

The side sections of the panel (in this case - the door of the Baleno) which will see hinges being fitted in the next step, are more thicker than the rest of the door panel. This helps in significant and effective weight reduction, while maintaining the structural integrity of the car and also helps in improving FE numbers. The tensile strength of the steel used in the Baleno is also the highest among all cars in it's class.

I am told that after shifting to Nexa, the Ciaz has also been shifted to this welding system and now uses high-tensile steel too, and the Ciaz is now structurally more sound, robust and safer than before. The new Nexa-specific Ciaz will fare MUCH better in crash tests than the earlier Ciaz, which was sold out from regular Maruti dealerships.

Also, Maruti-Suzuki is well aware of the upcoming BSNCAP norms, and all future offerings from the company will be more safer and crash-test compliant than the present-gen lineup.

Originally Posted by RavenAvi (Post 4193265) I am told that after shifting to Nexa, the Ciaz has also been shifted to this welding system and now uses high-tensile steel too, and the Ciaz is now structurally more sound, robust and safer than before.

Originally Posted by romeomidhun (Post 4193311) Why safety a second preference for regular showroom cars?

The recently launched Ignis meets advanced safety requirements before regulations are introduced in India. Like the Vitara Brezza, the Ignis was also tested and evaluated at the crash labs and proving ground at the R&D Centre at Rohtak. At its launch in January 2017, all variants of Ignis were officially certified for all advanced safety norms on offset, side impact and pedestrian safety. Also, over the past few months, other models like the S-Cross, Ciaz, Baleno and Ertiga have been tested and certified by official homologation agencies for advanced safety regulations on offset, side impact and pedestrian safety.

Originally Posted by RavenAvi (Post 4193265) I am told that after shifting to Nexa, the Ciaz has also been shifted to this welding system and now uses high-tensile steel too, and the Ciaz is now structurally more sound, robust and safer than before.

The panel needs to be stronger along the hinge where it will be joined to the body, and therefore a weld line is seen on the door. The panel thickness along the side of the hinge is greater than on the rest of the door panel. This is courtesy of the tailor welding machine:

This is how the TWB welding is done on a Nexa-specific offering from Maruti (a door section of the Baleno):

Originally Posted by Leoshashi (Post 4193331) Firstly, this TWB welding was present also in Ciaz which sold through normal MSIL outlets.

Originally Posted by Leoshashi (Post 4193331) These panels aren't from Baleno IMO. They are of Ciaz. Have a look at the straight window line of the Ciaz, vs the swooping ones of the Baleno. Also the window shape suggests its of the wider Ciaz, than the Baleno.

Originally Posted by Leoshashi (Post 4193331) Sorry once again.

Originally Posted by romeomidhun (Post 4193311) Why safety a second preference for regular showroom cars? Maruti has to do this for its entire range of cars irrespective of the showrooms from which it is selling.

Originally Posted by RavenAvi (Post 4193346) TWB welding using high-tensile steel - not present in the erstwhile Ciaz.

Doubly confirmed from my source who took the snap at the plant - it's from the Baleno

Originally Posted by Leoshashi (Post 4193350) Sir, that picture has been lifted from our TeamBHP's Manesar facility visited thread. Or am I missing something here?? Aren't both the pics same??

Originally Posted by Senna4Ever (Post 4167824) No engine update with Nexa shift 'S' variant: Possible substitute for RS

Now, this is not the first time that Maruti has introduced sport edition of the Ciaz. In 2015 the company has introduced the Ciaz RS which only came with some minor updates like a small trunk-lid mounted spoiler and updated interior. The new Ciaz S, however, gets several visual updates like a larger rear spoiler, a beefy rear bumper with sculpted lines, and new front and side under spoilers among others. The body colour options remain the same with no new colour options. The new Ciaz S is based on the Alpha trim and gets all the features offered in the top-spec variant. This means the car comes with features like a touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, automatic climate control, cruise control and much more. The Ciaz S, in particular, comes with new stylish all-black interiors with leather upholstery and chrome accents for the cabin. Safety features include - dual airbags, seat belt pre-tensioner with force limiter, ABS with EBD and ISOFIX (child seat restraint system).