The fuel economy varies widely, depending on traffic, and driving pattern.

BHPians King_pin09, theleapyes, SgtRepeat, vinair, SS-Traveller, tharunkar, and Jeevith recently shared this with other enthusiasts.

King_pin09 commented on his experience and what to expect:

Km/l depends entirely on driving style, terrain and road conditions. However, in urban conditions, one can expect anywhere between 12-14 km/l, whereas 18-19 km/l can be achieved on the highways. On a good stretch of road, such as Belgaum – Hubli section on NH4, I could achieve about 23.2 km/l, without fuss.

vinair had this to say on his Ciaz automatic:

Been driving the Ciaz automatic and the mileage is pretty consistent around 12.5 km/l with 100% A/C in bumper to bumper traffic. Have averaged 17 km/l on highways and seems to be improving with every run.

SgtRepeat drives a Ciaz Alpha AT:

Bought the Petrol Ciaz Alpha AT three months ago. Been driving it for roughly 20-30 km a day in the city with bumper-to-bumper traffic. I'm getting 10.5 km/l on an average. I drive with a light foot, mind you.

A little disappointed with the mileage, to be honest. Was expecting at least 12 km/l in city traffic and around 18 km/l on the highways.

theleapyes had this to say after 6 months with his Ciaz Petrol MT:

I have been driving a Ciaz Alpha MT Petrol 2019 edition, for the last 6 months.

City driving:

I clock nearly 50 km in my daily commute, encountering 30% bumper to bumper traffic. I drive with AC on most of the time and idle stop/start is also disabled in the bumper to bumper section. I get between 13 - 14 km/l on the MID, but on tankful to tankful method, I am consistently getting between 12-13 km/l.

Highway driving:

I did a Bangalore - Mantralayam round trip with 4 adults and a kid, in peak summer in April 2019, clocking nearly 1k km. AC was overworking all the time. I managed to get around 18 km/l. But, during this trip, I was exploring the high speed behavior of the car, so I was not my usual self and really stepping on the pedal, most of the times.

tharunkar shared his initial experience with his Ciaz:

On the first tank of petrol, I averaged 14 km/l under mixed driving which included a hill station climb.

Jeevith gives us an idea on what to expect in terms of fuel efficiency:

About 12-13 km/l in the city. And by "city", I mean 20 km in pretty much bumper to bumper traffic. So IMHO 12 km/l is practically as low as it gets (okay, maybe 10).

On the highways, on average I get about 18-20 km/l, which you can even push to 22-23 if you drive really sedately.

On a short drive, SS-Traveller had this to say:

It's also frugal. On the highway for about 20 km, I managed to eke out over 20 kmpl according to the MID display, keeping the speed between 70-90 kmph and using a light right foot.

In his review, he mentioned:

The fuel economy varies widely, depending on traffic, driving pattern and weather conditions. The worst, in congested Delhi and Kolkata traffic with the AC working hard, is 13.6 kmpl (tankful to tankful - the MID showed 14.3 kmpl). The best had been 20.7 kmpl, again tankful to tankful, while the MID showed 20.6 kmpl - this was between Muzaffarpur and the first rest stop on the ALE, and the speed varied between 70-90 kmph (cruise control rarely engaged). At a steady 105 kmph (GPS indicated 100 kmph) on cruise control from Lucknow to Delhi, the FE was 18.7 kmpl.

An update 4 months later:

BHPian JKDS's Ciaz Alpha petrol automatic returns 13.4-13.7 kmpl in city traffic in Delhi according to the MID. My Ciaz Alpha petrol MT returned between 12.5-14 kmpl when calculated by the tankful method, in Delhi city traffic during the peak summer period. Have got up to 20.7 kmpl on highway once.

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The Maruti Ciaz is now available with a new 1.5-litre DDiS 225 diesel engine. The engine has been developed in-house and replaces the Fiat-sourced 1.3-litre unit. Maruti claims that the new engine offers improved performance, fuel efficiency and refinement.

The new 1.5-litre diesel engine produces 94 BHP @ 4,000 rpm and 225 Nm of torque @ 1,500-2,500 rpm. It comes equipped with a turbocharger that Maruti claims has been optimized for better low-end torque, dual mass flywheel for reduced NVH and lightweight aluminium cylinder head and block. According to Maruti, the engine has been calibrated for better fuel efficiency.

Paired with the new 1.5-litre diesel engine is a newly designed 6-speed manual transmission. Maruti has relocated the position of the reverse gear next to the first gear.

Maruti no longer offers the Ciaz diesel in Sigma trim. Delta is the base diesel variant and is priced at Rs. 9.97 lakh. The Zeta trim costs Rs. 11.08 lakh, while the Alpha variant is priced at Rs. 11.37 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi).

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According to a media report, Maruti Suzuki is likely to introduce its 1.5-litre diesel engine on the Ciaz and Ertiga in February 2019. The new engine, which has been developed in-house, will initially be offered on the Ciaz and then on the Ertiga.

The new 1,498cc, 4-cylinder DDiS 225 diesel engine will replace the Fiat-sourced 1.3-litre unit. It is rumoured to produce 94 BHP @ 4,000 rpm and 225 Nm of torque @ 1,500-2,500 rpm. It reportedly comes with a dual mass flywheel and is lighter than the outgoing powerplant. While the engine will be BS-VI ready, it could be launched in BS-IV form. It is claimed to deliver 26.82 km/l.

Maruti might offer the new 1.5-litre diesel engine on other models in the future, as the Fiat-sourced 1.3-litre diesel engine is expected to be phased out by 2020 before the BS-VI emission regulations kick in. 

Source: Autocar India

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It has been reported that Maruti Suzuki is working on a new 1.5-litre diesel engine that will replace the Fiat-sourced 1.3-litre unit. We have learned that the engine is now ready for launch and will be offered on the Ciaz as an option. 

Reports suggest that the 1,498cc, 4-cylinder, DDiS 225 engine will be offered without hybrid tech on the Ciaz. It produces 94 BHP @ 4,000 rpm and 225 Nm of torque @ 1,500-2,500 rpm. The engine is claimed to be lightweight and has a dual mass flywheel. Its fuel economy rating is 26.82 km/l.

In addition to the 1.5-litre diesel engine, the new Ciaz is likely to be offered with the 1.3-litre, 4-cylinder diesel that makes 89 BHP and 200 Nm of torque, at least until BS-VI regulations kick in. The Ciaz also comes with a 103 BHP 1.5-litre petrol engine. 

Maruti Suzuki is expected to offer the new 1.5-litre diesel engine on other models in the future.

Maruti Suzuki has announced a service campaign to replace the speedometer assembly and owner's manual in Zeta and Alpha variants of the Ciaz diesel.

According to the company, 880 units of the Ciaz diesel manufactured between August 1, 2018 and September 21, 2018 have been affected. 

From October 29, Maruti Suzuki dealers have started reaching out to owners to notify them about the service campaign. The cars will be inspected and the affected parts will be replaced free of cost.

Customers of the Ciaz diesel (Zeta and Alpha variants) can check if their car is among those affected by entering the chassis number on this website.

Maruti Suzuki has launched the updated Ciaz in India. The facelift Ciaz is available in 4 trims with prices starting at Rs. 8.19 lakh for the petrol and Rs. 9.19 lakh for the diesel version.

The new Ciaz measures 4,490 mm in length, 1730 mm in width and 1,485 mm in height, which is identical to the outgoing model. Similarly, the 2,650 mm wheelbase remains unchanged. 

The Ciaz gets a revised front end featuring a new grille with chrome accents flanked by new LED headlamps with integrated LED DRLs. The dual-tone front bumper houses a set of LED fog lamps, which have U-shaped silver trim around the pods. The rear of the car features updated LED tail lamps and a bumper with chrome inserts. The top-spec Alpha variant gets 16-inch dual-tone alloy wheels.

The updated Ciaz gets beige interiors. It has a dual-tone dashboard with faux wood trim and houses a 7.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system. It offers Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity and has inbuilt navigation, Bluetooth and voice commands. The car comes with a 3-spoke multi-function steering wheel and an updated twin-dial instrument cluster. The central MID has also been updated with a 4.2-inch colour display.

Powering the Ciaz is a new 1.5-litre, 4-cylinder petrol engine with mild hybrid technology. This engine replaces the 1.4-litre unit and develops 103 BHP @ 6,000 rpm and 138 Nm @ 4,400 rpm of peak torque. It is paired with either a 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic transmission. The diesel version is powered by the same 1.3-litre 4-cylinder diesel engine as the outgoing model. It makes 89 BHP @ 4,000 rpm and 200 Nm @ 1,750 rpm and comes paired with a 5-speed manual transmission. This Fiat-sourced diesel engine is expected to be replaced with a new 1.5-litre unit sometime in the future.

In terms of safety features, the new Ciaz comes with driver and passenger side airbags, ABS, rear parking sensors, speed alert system, seat belt reminders for both driver and passenger as standard. Features like rear view camera, ESP with hill-hold and cruise control are available on select variants.

The new Ciaz is available in 7 colour options - NEXA Blue, Premium Silver, Magma Grey, Dignity Brown, Snow White, Sangria Red and Midnight Black.

Variant-wise ex-showroom prices:

Petrol

Sigma - Rs.8.19 lakh

Delta - Rs. 8.80 lakh

Delta AT - Rs. 9.80 lakh

Zeta - Rs. 9.57 lakh

Zeta AT - Rs. 10.57 lakh

Alpha - Rs.9.97 lakh

Alpha AT - Rs.10.97 lakh

Diesel

Sigma - Rs. 9.19 lakh

Delta - Rs. 9.80 lakh

Zeta - Rs. 10.57 lakh

Alpha - Rs. 10.97 lakh

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As Maruti Suzuki prepares to launch the new Ciaz in the Indian market, the first cars have already started arriving at dealerships. New images have surfaced online which reveal a petrol variant of the car finished in Nexa Blue shade.

The new Ciaz is expected to be offered in 4 variants - Sigma, Delta, Zeta and Alpha. The car seen here could be of a lower variant, since it has projector headlamps unlike the LED setup seen in the official teaser images. Apart from that, it has the updated front grille with twin chrome accents and circular fog lamps with U-shaped silver trim. This particular variant has the multi-spoke alloy wheels finished in silver instead of the dual-tone alloys seen on higher variants. ORVMs with integrated turn signals have been carried over unchanged. 

Moving to the rear, the car has the Smart Hybrid badge on the boot lid and revised tail lamp clusters. It is expected to be powered by a new 1.5-litre, 4-cylinder petrol engine with mild hybrid technology. Transmission options are likely to include a 5-speed manual and 4-speed automatic.

Source: B4 News / Youtube

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The upcoming Maruti Suzuki Ciaz facelift will have a speed alert system and seat belt reminder for both driver and front passenger. These safety features will be available across all variants of the new Ciaz.

According to a leaked document, the speed alert system reminds the driver to maintain a safe speed. If the driver exceeds 80 km/h, the system prompts with 2 beeps every 60 seconds. Above 120 km/h, the system makes a continuous beeping sound. A similar system is also available on the Vitara Brezza.

The new Ciaz is expected to be launched later this month. Meanwhile, Maruti has already started accepting bookings. The new model will feature revised exterior and minor interior changes. It is likely to be offered with a 1.5-litre, 4-cylinder petrol engine in addition to a 1.3-litre, 4-cylinder diesel unit. 5-speed manual and 4-speed automatic transmissions are expected to be offered at launch.

Maruti Suzuki will open its order books for the new Ciaz on August 10, 2018. NEXA dealerships across India will be accepting bookings for a token amount of Rs. 11,000.

The new Ciaz features revised exterior styling. It gets a new grille with chrome trim and re-profiled headlamp clusters with LED projectors and integrated LED DRLs. The car has a redesigned front bumper with LED fog lamps with chrome garnish. The new Ciaz gets new LED tail lights and machined alloy wheels. Apart from minor changes, the interior of the car is similar to the outgoing model.

Maruti hasn't disclosed the powertrain options for the new Ciaz, however reports suggest that it might get a new 1.5-litre, 4-cylinder petrol engine with mild hybrid technology. It will be mated to a 5-speed manual transmission. A 4-speed automatic transmission is expected to be offered as an option on select variants.

The new Ciaz is expected to be launched around mid-August 2018.

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According to a media report, the upcoming Maruti Ciaz facelift will continue to be offered in 4 variants - Sigma, Delta, Zeta and Alpha. Features such as ABS, EBD, dual front airbags, electronic stability control (ESC), hill start assist and an infotainment system with Bluetooth connectivity will be standard across all variants. The Delta variant will get cruise control and 15-inch alloy wheels. 

In Zeta trim, the Ciaz will get LED projector headlights with LED DRLs and LED fog lamps with chrome garnish while the top-spec Alpha variant will add a set of revised 16-inch diamond cut alloy wheels.

The refreshed Ciaz is likely to be powered by a 1.5-litre, 4-cylinder petrol engine, which will be paired with a 5-speed manual transmission. A 4-speed automatic gearbox is expected to be offered as an option on all variants except for the base Sigma trim.

The Ciaz facelift is expected to be launched around mid-August 2018. It will compete with the Hyundai Verna, Honda City, Toyota Yaris and other sedans in the C2 segment.

Source: Cartoq