Team-BHP - Maruti Ciaz : Official Review

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Originally Posted by reihem (Post 3932374)

Has any one successfully installed the ICE from the + in the normal Zxi successfully ? I hope the LED options etc rumoured from the facelift will be compatible (backwards) with the ZXi.

I dont think it is worth installing that bosch system costing very high with the GPS not working.
Forget the facelift or the LEDs, I dont think you should want it, it will cost your warranty.

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Originally Posted by nmenon (Post 3932418)

Guys,

Need some information on the Ciaz Ride.

ZXi+ with bad ride quality, I would suggest upsizing your tyre or changing to a softer one, checking tyre pressing and driving at appropriate speeds in potholes/speed breaks and corners.

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Originally Posted by sathya_g_m (Post 3933378)

This seems to be a common problem with Ciaz. My ZDI had a supple ride till 5k kms. Post which it is a terrible mix of soft and stiff.

Are you serious about it? I don't think I noticed this in my previous car in the 20k km period I owned it. May be my Micheline did the job keeping it planted and soaking the road.

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Originally Posted by gargashwin06 (Post 3938117)

Hi Guys,
Here are few updates to my ciaz vdi+. I am not a fan of the beige seat covers offered in the ciaz they look very dull and are a pain to maintain.

Good job I know it is such a pain to maintain, but IMHO the beige makes the car look bigger and brighter. Try sitting in the RS version and you will know how small the car cabin looks.
Good you did the door panels too. How much did it cost in total?
Thanks.

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Originally Posted by reihem (Post 3932185)

2 part post:

1. I bought my ZXi AT on Jan 1st 2015 and I've been nothing but bitter about the upgrades being offered
2. After a days investigation it appeared to be a manufacturing defect of a portion of the car under the seat (he didn't get into details). It was duly replaces for free and I have been noise free since no matter who is sitting where !

You should not worry as you had a car for the past year, if it was a bigger engine it would have costed more by a lakh tipping its favor, and LED lights does not make a car BMW/BENZ/AUDI, it looks bad on other cars IMHO.

I had the same problem and was sorted out at in Jan2015. It is the disc brake cover hitting the axle. I doubt they replaced anything, they just bent/trimmed that metal plate for me.

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Originally Posted by Visaster (Post 3939310)

I dont think it is worth installing that bosch system costing very high with the GPS not working.
Forget the facelift or the LEDs, I dont think you should want it, it will cost your warranty....

How?! Even for installing aftermarket options, unless wires are cut, warranty will remain intact. Haven't you seen Maruti dealers offering Pioneer / Xplod / JVC head units and speakers?

Having said it, I'll anyday pick up a better aftermarket unit from Pioneer / Kenwood / Alpine to jazz up the ICE, not the OEM stuff, except may be for TATA (Harman Kardon).

Got home the Ciaz ZDI in white about ten days back, really happy with the purchase.
Upgraded the exterior to ZDI+ outlook complete with 16" alloys from the showroom itself which are one of the best looking OE alloys with continental MC5's wrapped around them.
Put in autoform seatcovers as well which go well with the beige interior. Still looking at getting good 3d mats.
Have covered almost 2k kms and can vouch for the fact that its one of the most comfortable sedans out there.
With the array of features and space on offer and the super efficient diesel its a no nonsense please everyone package.

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Originally Posted by swiftnfurious (Post 3939346)

Haven't you seen Maruti dealers offering Pioneer / Xplod / JVC head units and speakers?

That is something which beats me too. They install all kinds of nonsense accessories at the Maruti itself, but if we do warranty is void. I remember how much they cried foul after seeing my MOMO alloys when I went in with metal hitting noise, and at the end it was manufacturing defect.
I was clearly told not to fiddle around with the electricals as much as a higher power bulb more so it being a HYBRID version, they don't have a clue how it will behave.
For one I would love to get the DRL from TATA zest. They are the best lit.

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Originally Posted by superboy44 (Post 3939567)

With the array of features and space on offer and the super efficient diesel its a no nonsense please everyone package.

Congrats on your car. True everything you said, no brainer I went and bought the same car and color again after mine was lost in the flood, but a hybrid at lesser cost.

Can you please share pictures of you car and the interiors, with the seat cover, I am hunting for a good seat cover for the past month. How much did it cost?
In Chennai people are quoting upward of 13k for Autoform.

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Originally Posted by reihem (Post 3932185)

I'm a predominantly solo driver (no passengers), on a few occasions when I did have someone in the rear seat (seated on the left) i would hear a clunk from the rear left side of the car whenever i drove over a bump.

When I went to drop the car off for its 3rd free service i went a step ahead and put the service engineer in the left rear seat and took him for a drive; lo and behold the sound returned. After a days investigation it appeared to be a manufacturing defect of a portion of the car under the seat (he didn't get into details). It was duly replaces for free and I have been noise free since no matter who is sitting where !

Hey !!
I have been experiencing this metal clunk/thunk sound from left side while going over speed breakers - not all speed breakers, but would say 3 out of 10. Moreover, to me it seems to be coming from left front side rather than back. Can you check what was replaced so that I can check with MASS ? Though I did had the car checked at local garage tech, and he didnt found anything specific...

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Originally Posted by ptaneja (Post 3940298)

Visaster experienced the same thing and replied to my post saying it is the disc brake cover hitting the axle.

I haven't got details from ABT here in Chennai, I did ask though.

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Originally Posted by Visaster (Post 3673504)

Finally with heavy heart left the car at the service center to figure out what was the problem with the car (metal sound when it hits the pothole/ speed-breaker). I am indeed happy that they managed to find and sort it out.

The problem was the metal plate medial to the disc brake acting as protection was hitting (touching) on to the front chassis on full suspension action. The metal plate was trimmed a bit and no sound at all, I can put the shocks to full test now without the metal noise.

Hey Man !

I have been hearing this thunk metal noise too - and after above comment of yours, I do recollect that it comes up when I brake just before the speed breaker...

Can you please see if any more details are available - something on the bill, a snap or something, which I can share with MASS - it would prevent me leaving the car with them.

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Originally Posted by Prabodh (Post 3939816)

How much did the dealer gave back for 15" alloys and stock tyres? How much did the Continentals cost?
Thanks!

Even i got the upgrade done. Got 28k for sale of 4nos 15" OEM alloy with tyre.
Bought MOMO 16" alloys for RS. 28K + 4 Michelin for 4x10k

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Originally Posted by ptaneja (Post 3940597)

something on the bill, a snap or something, which I can share with MASS - it would prevent me leaving the car with them.

Nothing on the bill, no photo, I did not see the finished work also. I was shown the region of the problem in the under body of another car which was on the machine lift.
After that I never heard a sound even after going heavy on the speed breaker.

There is a metal plate covering the medial side of the disc break, tell them to check for any marks of damage.