Rumour: Maruti successfully tests Ciaz 1.5L diesel

saisree · 2nd February 2019, 21:34

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Originally Posted by Leoshashi

Info from someone who has seen the engine first hand:

5. Awesome driveability. This is one of its key highlights. Turbo lag is non existent.
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One reason which made the Honda diesel in the Amaze great along with the CVT combo. Can we expect the same from MS?. Adding more armor to the leader of the segment.

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Originally Posted by volkman10

Maruti Suzuki's 1.5L diesel engine plans on track. To debut in BS VI models in late 2019/ 2020.

Sounds a death knell to the already battling FCA.

SaiSW · 3rd February 2019, 08:24

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Originally Posted by dZired

Thanks to the Team-BHP fan (he prefers to remain anonymous) who sent this information in. Heartfelt gratitude for sharing it with other enthusiasts via this page!

A Maruti Suzuki insider has claimed that the company has 'successfully' tested the Ciaz sedan with a 1.5-litre diesel engine. Maruti is reportedly planning to plonk larger engines in the Ciaz to make it more competitive against its direct rivals and the claimed tests appear to be the first step in this direction.

The Ciaz is currently available with a 1.3-litre, four-cylinder diesel engine which is rated at 89 BHP and 200 Nm of torque. This is the smallest and the least powerful engine in the segment. While the Ciaz is performing well in India, customers have constantly and repeatedly complained about the car's engines being underpowered. The 1.3-litre power plant has also started to feel old and outdated, and in the 89 BHP tune, it suffers from a significant amount of turbo lag as well. Moreover, since the engine is sourced from Fiat, Maruti has to pay hefty royalties to the Italian automaker. This eats into Maruti's profit share.

Therefore, the company has decided to replace the 1.3-litre engine with a larger and more powerful 1.5-litre unit. Output figures haven’t been revealed as yet. This power plant has been developed in-house by Suzuki, which helps eliminate the need for any royalty payments. In addition to the larger diesel engine, Maruti is reported to be working on a 1.5-litre petrol mill as well. This engine is likely to replace the current 1.4-litre unit. Both the new engines are expected to be launched in the Ciaz in 2018.

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One of the three Marutis today, that are built decently well, the others being the S-Cross and the Brezza.

The space inside this is pretty impressive, but once this gets the new diesel mill, then I'm sure it'll be a much bigger hit. The current one, as you mentioned lags a lot, especially behind the much more powerful one in the Verna.

Another thing I sincerely hope they do, is change the switchgear. God, they've been using the same ones for like more than a decade. I don't feel much difference between sitting in a swift and then sitting in a more expensive S-Cross/ciaz.

volkman10 · 5th February 2019, 07:27

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Originally Posted by NFS2024

What about the Vitarra Brezza ?

Yes Vitara Brezza is coming in BS VI(D) in different configurations

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NFS2024 · 5th February 2019, 07:55

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Originally Posted by volkman10

Yes Vitara Brezza is coming in BS VI(D) in different configurations

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Thanks any idea buy when ? Also there was news on the 1.2 turbo petrol coming in the Vitarra Brezza. Too many things happening without clarity on timelines. Best to wait till early 2020 I guess ?

volkman10 · 5th February 2019, 08:05

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Originally Posted by NFS2024

Thanks any idea buy when ? Also there was news on the 1.2 turbo petrol coming in the Vitarra Brezza. Too many things happening without clarity on timelines. Best to wait till early 2020 I guess ?

Ciaz and Ertiga will get the diesel this year itself.

Vitara is likely to get it early next year ( closer to April 2020). Regarding petrol versions apart from the engine, Hybrid configuration too is likely to debut in the same time-frame( FY20-21)

BoneCollector · 5th February 2019, 09:04

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Originally Posted by volkman10

Vitara is likely to get it early next year ( closer to April 2020). Regarding petrol versions apart from the engine, Hybrid configuration too is likely to debut in the same time-frame( FY20-21)

My guess is that they'll showcase a minor facelift of Brezza at Auto-Expo along with the new 1.5L diesel engine. The minor facelift may include LED headlamps and the new music systems that's been made available on other maruti cars now. As far as petrol variant is concerned, there is nothing other than a few reports about 1.2L turbo petrol. Can't say much till MSIL confirms or some birdie spills the bean.