Maruti Suzuki Ciaz : The Maruti Suzuki Ciaz is well placed as a comfortable, spacious and value driven sedan in the cut throat Indian mid-size segment.

Billed as a premium, yet rational alternative, the Ciaz is Maruti’s response to cars such as the Honda City, Hyundai Verna, and Skoda Slavia.

It doesn’t look as aggressive as its noisiest rivals, but makes up for it with generous amounts of passenger space, a comfy ride and great fuel economy — attributes that Indian families and professionals want most in their cars.

While the popularity of SUVs is increasing, the Ciaz is not the least bit fazed, offering a no-fuss solution with long-term peace of mind a high priority.

Subtle and Elegant Styling

Design- The Maruti Ciaz Clean and classy, not flashy in your face. Up-front, the bold and aggressive presence is spawned with its attractive and sharp looking chrome accented grille surrounded by projector headlamps with LED DRLs.

The wide body and long wheelbase combined with the clean shoulder lines give a well-proportioned appearance.

The reared is just as tasteful, it sees wraparound tail lamps and striped chrome on the boot.

It lacks the sharp creases and aggressive stance of new sedans but that’s all the better for someone who likes sophistication, not a trend.

Cabin that is spacious and well-equipped

We likedThe Ciaz’s biggest USP is its class-leading space on the inside. The cabin space (in terms of legroom) is surprisingly generous, thanks to the long wheelbase – plenty for back seat passengers to get comfortable in.

The seats are broad and comfy, which makes long trips a little more comfortable. The beige-and-black interior also helps create an airy and comfortable ambiance.

The dash design is uncluttered, and the application of soft plasti-cs and faux wood inserts lends a premium feel.

The 7-inch SmartPlay touchscreen features Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, and its more premium trims feature automatic climate control, keyless entry, push button start, rear AC vents, cruise control and reverse parking camera among other things.

It’s not up there with the most technically packed sedans in the segment, the Ciaz gets the basics right and is more about comfort and usability.

Swift and economical performance

Powering the Ciaz is a 1.5-litre K15B petrol motor making 103 PS and 138 Nm. The engine comes paired with a 5-speed manual and a 4-speed torque converter automatic.

The Ciaz also gets a mild hybrid system from Maruti, which helps in better fuel efficiency as well as idle start-stop.

The power is pleasantly linear and smooth, pefect for urban driving and relaxed highway cruising. It is not the sporty car of the bunch, but it gets the job done without a lot of fuss.

The manual gearbox is light and accurate, with the auto set up for comfort rather than out and out performance.

In actual usage, the Ciaz delivers a stellar 17–20 km/l based on the variant and your driving style, thereby holding its own against most other economical cars in its class.

A smooth, controlled ride and soft, quiet interior are only parts of the story.

The Ciaz’s suspension is optimized for comfort. It smoothly negotiates potholes and uneven roads, which is nice in the Indian road conditions.

But the steering is light, making city driving a breeze, and there is not a lot of feedback for enthusiasts at higher speeds.

On the expressway: The car is solid at triple-digit speeds (which are normal in these parts), and there is little body roll for a vehicle in this category.

It is most at home with those who put a premium on smooth, easy driving, rather than the going-to-the-limit experience of spirited cornering.

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Pros of Maruti Suzuki Ciaz

Luxurious room and comfortable seating for all passengers

Great fuel efficiency, particularly in the case of the mild hybrid

Smooth V8 and performance Refined engine; smooth; standard all-wheel drive; good safety features.

Competitively priced compared to the competition

Cheap maintenance and huge support network

Cons of Maruti Suzuki Ciaz

No diesel engine option

4-speed automatic is antiquated

Doesn’t come with the latest safety kit such as six airbags or ADAS

Infotainment system is dated in light of newer rivals

Design is understated, not attractive to younger buyers

Maruti Suzuki Ciaz: Final Verdict

The Maruti Suzuki Ciaz has everything a pragmatic Indian buyer would want in a mid-size sedan–comfort, space, efficiency, reliability.

It’s not the most flamboyant or powerful choice out there, but it compensates for that with unruffled drivability and unbeatable costs of ownership.

For families, working individuals or anyone who likes sedans to SUVs, the Ciaz is still a wise, practical and well-kitted option.