After several months of speculation, Maruti Suzuki has finally discontinued the Ciaz sedan in India. Launched in 2014, the Ciaz was Maruti’s answer to the mid-size sedan segment, and over the years, it carved out a steady fanbase with its spacious cabin, fuel efficiency, and value-for-money proposition. However, after more than a decade on the road, Maruti has officially pulled the plug on the model.

Maruti Suzuki’s Official Word

In an official statement, a Maruti Suzuki spokesperson confirmed the development and stated,

“The brand Ciaz remains part of our portfolio. However, as with any model, we continue to evaluate our line up based on customer preferences, regulatory developments, and market trends.”
He further added, “When a brand is very strong, forms can change from time to time.”

This statement hints at the possibility that the Ciaz nameplate may not be gone for good. Similar to how the Baleno sedan of the late 90s returned as a hatchback in 2015, we could potentially see the Ciaz brand return in a new avatar in the future. However, until we get an official confirmation, it would be wise not to jump to conclusions.

The Maruti Ciaz made its debut in 2014 and quickly became a hit for buyers looking for a no-nonsense family sedan with good mileage, low maintenance costs, and decent comfort features. It received a major facelift in 2018, which brought in cosmetic enhancements and a more premium look. Then in 2020, Maruti updated the Ciaz to comply with BS6 norms and added a few more features to keep it relevant in an increasingly competitive segment.

From the outside, the Ciaz sported projector LED headlamps with LED DRLs, LED fog lamps, LED tail lights, and stylish 16-inch dual-tone alloy wheels. The design leaned more towards understated elegance rather than flashy styling, something many buyers appreciated.

Inside, it featured a dual-tone black and beige interior theme with a clean, clutter-free dashboard. The centre console housed a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. Other features included auto climate control with rear AC vents, cruise control, an analogue instrument cluster with MID, and a 6-speaker sound system.

On the safety front, the Ciaz came with dual airbags as standard, ABS with EBD, a reverse parking camera with sensors, an auto-dimming IRVM, and automatic headlamps.

Under the hood, the Ciaz was powered by a 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine producing 105 PS and 138 Nm of torque. It was available with either a 5-speed manual or a 4-speed torque converter automatic. It also stood out for its fuel efficiency figures—20.65 kmpl for the manual and 20.04 kmpl for the automatic variant.

The last known price of the Maruti Ciaz ranged between ₹9.42 lakh and ₹12.31 lakh (ex-showroom). It competed with other compact sedans such as the Honda City, Hyundai Verna, Volkswagen Virtus, and Skoda Slavia.

The compact sedan space in India has seen declining sales in recent years, thanks to the rising popularity of SUVs. Still, the Ciaz managed to hold its ground for over a decade. Whether Maruti brings it back in a different form or not remains to be seen.

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