Team-BHP - "My 2015 Maruti Ciaz ZDI - 1,33,000 km completed : Now Sold

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Originally Posted by CrAzY dRiVeR (Post 4146400)

I have noticed that the Ciaz suspension is on the softer side. Won't the 205 tyres touch the wheel wells with a full load?

From what I recall, the Ciaz uses 5.5J Rims (15") & 6J (16") and fitting 205 on the OE Rims will not cause the tires to rub the arches.

It would be a situation to assess only when you upgrade the rim to a wider size (say 6.5J) and then put 205, that there are chances where tires would rub the wheel arches.

In my Ertiga, I have used 205 (again 5.5J Rims) and have NOT faced issue of tires rubbing the wheel arches ever even when there was full load and I have jumped over an undulation at highway speeds.

Of course, it will also depend on how generous is the wheel well area to accommodate wider tires but with Ciaz and the relatively softer suspension, 205s will still not be a problem on stock alloys/rims.

Update: Crossed 34000 km

Odo: 34,177 km
Feb running- 1800km as of now. This month i was using my Safari for a few days along with my CBR 250R on other days.

Guess I overusing ciaz when compared to oher cars in my garage for the 2 reasons:

1. Extremely comfortable and easy to drive
2. Most fuel efficient among 4 cars + cbr

I should give ciaz some rest. Kwid gets to be driven. 2500km in 6 months is too less a driving.

I have a weird problem with my ride 2015 CIAZ ZXI and I am worried. Off late I see the engine doesn't start. When I press the start button, all the accessories and the indicators etc. start except engine. Yesterday I was near Kuruva Island in kerala and by mistake took a wrong road. I realized and tried to take a U turn in the narrow road and the engine stopped and never started. This cause some vehicle pile up, since it was a holiday due to Vishu there wasnt much rush on road and a humble CIAZ owner saw my position and helped me pushing the car to a side. every time this happens I need to wait for 5 Minutes and open the bonnet and press all the fuse inside the fuse box and than start. What I am worried is there is no pattern how it happens. It just happens randomly.

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Originally Posted by vinukm (Post 4182816)

every time this happens I need to wait for 5 Minutes and open the bonnet and press all the fuse inside the fuse box and than start.

It is a clear indication of a loose contact in the fusebox at either the main or the starter fuse. Get it checked at the ASS and have the fusebox replaced under warranty, it should solve the issue once and for all.

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Originally Posted by n.devdath (Post 4183153)

Thanks :). Yesterday left the car with service center and they said it was diagnosed as a start relay issue and they have replaced it.If the problem repeats than I will ask for a fuse box replacement.

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Originally Posted by PrasannaDhana (Post 4073302)

And yes, I will definitely recommend the Ciaz diesel. After my purchase, 3 of my friends have bought the Ciaz diesel, and all of them are extremely happy with the decision. Of all my cars, Ciaz is the fastest, most comfortable (safari excluding) and most fuel efficient. :)

I love the car totally.

Hello Prasanna, not only your friends, even i purchased the car after going through your ownership review (same color and version). I was in a dilemma as what car should i go for, i had dismissed ciaz even without giving a test drive because of the perceived lag. After reading your review took multiple test drives and was convinced that the car was suitable for my driving style and the power was adequate.

A very detailed & extremely useful report indeed. After reading your review, I feel that Ciaz is an very under rated car in today's market. NVH is acceptable in your opinion & FE is among the best. With the same engine, why then S cross sounds so noisy inside. Have you driven 1.3 S cross. If yes how do you compare it with your car with regard to NVH, ride & handling, high speed cruisability, feel of power & pick up and FE. Which is a better buy ?
Thanks

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Originally Posted by Sri Vathsa (Post 4213919)

Happy that my review was useful.

I think reviewers do injustice when they say ciaz is underpowered. You wouldnt find any reviewer saying linea with same 90hp but heavier weight is underpowered, or ford fiesta which was just 68 bhp was underpowered.

I guess the initial turbo lag makes them feel so. In my opinion, Ciaz is not at all underpowered if you can drive.

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Originally Posted by sumeethaldankar (Post 4214067)

On long drives with full load ie 4 passengers plus luggage does the Ciaz feel underpowered? Is overtaking easy in such conditions or the engine feels strained?

No it does not feel underpowered.

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Originally Posted by Chitta Pradhan (Post 4214207)

Thank you!

I havent driven scross 1.3, but ciaz nvh is impressive. Between two, i would suggest scross as it is better built, drives better, equally spacious and has more features.

Odo update: 39,000 km done!