BS4 Maruti Suzuki Ciaz Diesel Discontinued In India Only Petrol Variants To Exist In BS6 Era
- The Ciaz diesel came with Maruti's 1.5-litre DDiS motor that develops 95PS and 225Nm.
- It could make a comeback if Maruti updates the diesel motor to meet BS6 emission norms.
- Petrol variants of the Ciaz have recently received BS6 upgrades.
diesel ahead of the April 2020 BS6 deadline. India's largest car manufacturer won't be having a diesel portfolio in the initial phase of the BS6 era. And the Ciaz diesel is the first model to face the axe.
The Maruti Suzuki Ciaz utilised an in-house-developed 1.5-litre DDiS engine developing 95PS of power and 225Nm of torque. This motor can be had with a 6-speed manual only. The 1.5-litre DDiS motor is Maruti's first in-house-developed four-cylinder diesel engine and we must admit, it has got it spot-on. Though the power delivery is linear, this engine is known for its refined, fun-to-drive and refined nature. Read our first drive review of the Ciaz diesel right .
Maruti Suzuki could bring an in 2021 based on customer demand. If it makes a comeback, we expect it to be plonked in the Ciaz, Ertiga and the updated Vitara Brezza.
Recently, Maruti Suzuki to meet BS6 norms. It utilises the tried and tested 105PS 1.5-litre K15B engine albeit with upgrades. Along with the BS6 update, the carmaker also introduced a sportier Ciaz S, which comes with a host of sporty cosmetic bits.
Prices for the Ciaz currently start from Rs 8.32 lakh and go up to Rs 11.10 lakh (ex-showroom). It rivals the petrol variants of the, Honda City, Toyota Yaris and the upcoming Skoda Rapid TSI, Volkswagen Vento BS6.
By Aniruthan Srithar February 17, 2020 at 06:38PM
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