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The new Maruti Suzuki Ciaz facelift was recently launched in India. The most premium offering in Maruti Suzuki's lineup has been updated with several new features and a new engine as well. How strong does the Ciaz stand with competition like Honda City, Hyundai Verna and Toyota Yaris. Here's what all is new in the mid-size sedan and how it may be a better buy compared to its competition.
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The most notable change on the new 2018 Maruti Suzuki Ciaz is the engine It is now available with a new 1.5-litre K-Series petrol engine, which replaces the 1.4-litre unit of the previous model. It churns out 13 per cent more power (103 bhp) and 138 Nm of torque at 4400 rpm. Transmission options include 5-speed manual and a 4-speed AT. It gets Smart Hybrid by Suzuki (SHVS) technology for better fuel efficiency of 21.56 kmpl (ARAI certified). This makes it more efficient than the City or Verna.
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Inside the new Maruti Suzuki Ciaz, there are now new features like Eco illumination in speedometer which changes the colour based on driving pattern. It gets a new 4.2-inch coloured MID unit as well. The Ciaz's touchscreen infotainment supports audio, navigation and connectivity controls. The new Ciaz promises better space and leg room compared to Honda City, Hyundai Verna and Toyota Yaris.
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Changes to the exterior of the new Maruti Suzuki Ciaz include a wider redesigned grille, sleeker headlamps with LED DRLs (daytime running lights). The bumper is also new with larger air intakes and new LED fog lamps. The new Ciaz rides on 16-inch alloy wheels in the dual-tone Metallic Pebble Grey finish. At the rear, the changes are minimal,except the new LED combination taillights and slightly revised bumper.
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New 2018 Maruti Suzuki Ciaz is now also equipped with improved safety features, that include Electronic Stability Program (ESP) and Hill Hold function as standard on the petrol AT version. It now also gets a co-passenger seatbelt reminder, speed alert system and reverse parking sensors as standard across the range. The features are in addition to the existing dual airbags, ABS with EBD and brake assist.
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New Maruti Suzuki Ciaz prices start at Rs 8.19 lakh and it is available broadly in four variants – Sigma, Delta, Zeta and Alpha which have further trims based on engine and transmission option. The Ciaz is the most affordable mid-size sedan in the segment with Honda City, Hyundai Verna, Toyota Yaris all being priced higher than the Ciaz. <strong>Also read: <a href="https://www.financialexpress.com/auto/car-news/2018-maruti-suzuki-ciaz-facelift-variants-explained-with-prices-most-premium-maruti-car-ever/1287092/">2018 Maruti Suzuki Ciaz facelift variants explained with prices: Most premium Maruti sedan on sale</a></strong>
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