Maruti Ciaz

Positives:

• Power delivery feels strong at low speeds even with three passengers and their baggage.
• After 3,000 rpm there is a slight increase in power delivery which helps in overtaking.
• The mild hybrid tech uses start-stop functionality and brake regeneration to make more power while accelerating and reducing fuel consumption.
• Unlike the automatic gearbox, the five-speed manual allows one to extract maximum performance from the engine.
• The four-speed automatic gearbox has smooth upshifts and downshifts.
• Automatic is easy to drive and ideal for those who primarily drive in heavy traffic.
• Easy to drive due to the light steering and minimal clutch effort.
• The ride quality is mostly absorbent and feels comfortable for the passengers on regular roads.
• The Ciaz’s handling feels secure and planted over normal roads at legal speed limits.

Negatives:

• Since it is not a sporty engine, you need to shift gears frequently (manual gearbox) and accelerate more to drive fast.
• The engine tends to sound slightly harsh when driven at higher rpms.
• The automatic is slow to shift gears; affects experience when driving in a hurry or overtaking.
• There is no manual gear shifting mode like other automatic cars.
• Feels unsettled with loud suspension noises when driven over prominent road edges and large bumps.
• The Ciaz’s steering feels lifeless, especially around the centre.

Maruti Suzuki Ciaz Key Specifications:

Positives:

• The Ciaz’s front seats are large and offer good overall support.
• Surprisingly spacious at the rear when the front passenger’s seat is fully forward.
• The rear bench can seat three with adequate shoulder room; there’s good head and legroom.
• Well-positioned and easy-to-use touchscreen infotainment with wired Apple CarPlay/Android Auto.
• The central digital screen on the instrument cluster displays lots of helpful driving information.
• Easy to find an ideal driving position owing to the tall seating.
• Great visibility due to the low dashboard, slim pillars, and large windows/door mirrors.

Negatives:

• Does not get modern features such as ADAS and telematics.
• The sound quality from the music player is just average.
• Soft touch materials are missing from the dashboard and door pad.
• The steering cannot be adjusted for reach; only tilt adjustment is offered.
• Lacks optimum thigh support at the rear bench since the seat base is short.

Positives:

• The Ciaz gets a four-star safety rating (ASEAN NCAP).
• Gets safety features including dual airbags, ABS/EBD, ESP with hill hold, high-speed alert, seatbelt alert, and ISOFIX child seat mounts.

Negatives:

• Misses out on front parking sensors, 360-degree camera, and rear middle three-point seat belt.
• Does not get safety functions such as traction control, multi-collision braking, motor slip regulation, curtain airbags, and front side-airbags.

Positives:

• The Ciaz’s exterior design is well-balanced with lots of chrome highlights.

• Large sedan that’s relatively long; gives the impression of a spacious car.

• The top-end variant’s 16-inch precision-cut alloy wheels are attractive.

• Hard plastic used throughout the cabin feels like it will last a long time.

Negatives:

• The overall styling looks old and needs an update.

• Maruti needs to revise the feature list and trim levels.

• The instrument cluster and infotainment system can use an upgrade.