The Maruti Ciaz is powered by Ertiga's 91bhp 1.4-litre petrol engine and 89bhp 1.3-litre Fiat-sourced diesel engine. The petrol motor comes with a five-speed manual or a four-speed automatic gearbox, while the diesel variant gets only a five-speed manual gearbox.
The Ciaz comes in four trims each for the petrol and diesel models. The petrol Ciaz will be available in VXi, VXi+, ZXi and ZXi+ trims and the diesel in VDi, VDi+, ZDi and ZDi+ trims. The optional four-speed automatic gearbox will be available on the VXi+ and ZXi trims.
The base VXi and VDi variants get features like projector headlamps, front and rear armrests, keyless entry, audio system with USB, aux-in and card reader, fabric upholstery, and electrically-adjustable wing mirrors with indicators, among others.
Over and above this, the VXi+ and VDi+ variants get an airbag for the driver, ABS with EBD, climate control, parking sensors, Bluetooth for the audio system, height adjustability for the driver’s seat, and steering-mounted controls.
The ZXi and ZDi variants additionally get 15-inch alloys, rear sunshade, keyless entry and go, front passenger airbag, electric wing mirrors, reversing camera, and fabric and leather upholstery.
The top-of-the-line ZXi+ and ZDi+ variants get added features like the Smartplay infotainment system, leather upholstery, leather-wrapped steering and 16-inch alloys.
When launched, the Ciaz will go up against segment rivals like the Honda City, Hyundai Verna, Skoda Rapid and the Volkswagen Vento.
