Maruti Suzuki Ciaz : Maruti Suzuki Ciaz quietly commands respect in India’s sedan corner, offering a spacious, efficient ride that flies under SUV hype radars while delivering premium comfort at entry prices.
Priced from Rs 9.09 lakh to Rs 11.89 lakh ex-showroom, its mild-hybrid tech and cavernous boot make it a family favorite for highway spins or daily Sonipat commutes, proving sedans still thrive amid crossover craze.
Smooth Hybrid Heart
The 1.5-liter K15C Smart Hybrid petrol churns 103 PS at 6000 rpm and 138 Nm at 4400 rpm, blending Atkinson cycle efficiency with a 48V BISG starter-generator for seamless stop-start and torque fills.
ARAI mileage hits 20.65 kmpl on manuals, dipping to 20.04 on 4-speed torque converter autos—real-world hauls touch 18 kmpl loaded, sipping fuel on empty highways.
I’ve piloted Ciaz on Delhi-Sonipat runs, and the linear shove feels refined, no turbo lag or vibrations; light clutch suits traffic jams, while idle start-stop kills engine drone at signals.
BS6 Phase 2 compliant with direct injection, it revs eagerly to 190 kmph top speed, overtaking trucks sans drama. Fuel tank’s 43 liters stretch 800+ km per fill—wallet-friendly in rising petrol times.
Elegant Design, Vast Cabin
Stretching 4490 mm with 2650 mm wheelbase, Ciaz dwarfs sub-4m rivals in rear legroom, boasting 510-liter boot for strollers or market hauls without folding seats.
Cascading chrome grille, LED projector headlamps with DRLs, and 16-inch glossies in Pearl Midnight Black or Elegant Brown exude understated class—no bling overload.
Inside, dual-tone beige-black greets with 7-inch SmartPlay Studio touchscreen flashing wireless Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, and Arkamys 6-speaker audio that thumps clear.
Leather seats in Alpha trim hug comfortably, cruise control eases pedals on NH44, push-button start and keyless go feel modern. Rear AC vents, USB ports, and 60:40 split-folds pamper three abreast; sunroof floods light on family trips.
Safety Without Compromise
Six airbags now blanket all variants, joined by ABS with EBD, ESP, hill-hold, and rear parking sensors—solid 4-star GNCAP vibes without flash. 185 mm ground clearance conquers speed breakers, disc-drum brakes haul steadily from 120 kmph. ISOFIX points lock child seats firm, speed-sensing door locks add urban smarts.
Owners swear by zero rattles post-50,000 km; no rust tales in salty monsoons. Reverse camera with guidelines nails tight spots, tyre pressure monitors dodge sidewall blows on potholed lanes.
Features That Punch Up
Voice commands handle nav or calls hands-free, auto climate dials perfect chill, height-adjustable seats fit tall drivers or petite spouses. Steering audio controls flip tracks safely, ambient lit dash glows classy at night; heads-up display rumored for 2026 refresh.
Drive modes tweak throttle softly—Eco stretches km, Power nudges pep. Wireless charger, cooled glovebox, and paddle-less auto keep it simple yet sorted. Service every 10,000 km costs Rs 4-5k, networks blanket Haryana—resale tops sedans at 75% retention after three years.

Rival Beating Value Play
Ciaz undercuts Hyundai Verna’s thirst (Rs 11-17 lakh) with better space, out-miles Honda City e:HEV’s pricier hybrid tag. Vs Dzire? Massive boot and highway poise win; Tigor lags refinement. Zeta AT at Rs 11 lakh packs essentials—cruise, touchscreen, alloys—for Rs 18k EMIs.
Waiting lists short, festive cashbacks hit Rs 50k. CNG cries grow, but petrol hybrid suffices amid EV waits. For content writers shuttling spec sheets, 510L boot swallows gear bags whole.
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Maruti Suzuki Ciaz Sedan’s Smart Survivor
Maruti Ciaz in 2026 proves elegance endures, wrapping hybrid thrift, limo-like space, and Maruti reliability into a sedan that shrugs SUV snobs. Ideal for Sonipat professionals craving calm cruises over cramped crossovers, it delivers miles of smiles without fuss. Test one; this Ciaz charm won’t fade quietly.