Maruti Suzuki Ciaz Pros & Cons

Check out pros and cons about the Maruti Suzuki Ciaz that are worth highlighting for a potential buyer. Here are some of the highlights of the benefits of buying the Maruti Suzuki Ciaz. We'll also list out the Ciaz drawbacks to help you make an informed buying decision.

Ciaz Advantanges

• Affordable And Budget-Friendly By Segment Standards

  Maruti Nexa Ciaz is one of the most-affordable C-Segment sedans currently on sale. Its Zeta variant offers tremendous value for money along with a good set of features. Despite all of that, the Ciaz Zeta falls under the Rs. 10 lakh price bracket, making it more affordable than its rivals. In addition to that, buyers also enjoy lower tax impositions in multiple states thanks to its sub-Rs. 10 lakh price tag.

• Reasonably Loaded With Features

  The Maruti Suzuki Ciaz comes with a reasonable set of features given its affordable price point. These features include cruise control, auto AC, leather upholstery, rear AC vents, rear windscreen sunshade, sunglass holder and touchscreen infotainment with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.

• Class-Leading Fuel-Efficiency Figures

  The Ciaz comes with class leading fuel efficiency of over 20kmpl. It offers class-leading fuel efficiency, despite not having the newer 1.5L dual-jet petrol engine. In addition to that, it continues to come with the old and ageing 4-speed torque converter automatic transmission.

• Wide After-sales Support And Resale Value

  After-sales service is the backbone of Maruti Suzuki in India. The Ciaz enjoys a reassuring after-sales network and its very easy to find a qualified technician for Maruti Suzuki cars even in remote locations. While it’s not as popular as the Swift, Baleno or Dzire, it still manages to hold a good percentage of its value and is reasonably affordable to begin with. In addition to that, the Ciaz, being a popular model, also enjoys higher resale value with minimal depreciation.

Ciaz Disadvantanges

• No Turbo Petrol, Diesel Or Strong Hybrid Available

  Maruti Suzuki offer the Ciaz only with a 1.5L normal petrol engine. The Japanese carmaker took the 1.3L and 1.5L diesel engines off the shelves ever since BS6 emission norms came into effect. Its rivals, like the Hyundai Verna, Skoda Slavia and Volkswagen Virtus, offer turbo petrol engine options whereas the Honda City offers a strong hybrid powertrain.

• Missing Features

  The Ciaz lacks a lot of features compared to its competition. The missing features include ventilated seats, sunroof, tyre pressure sensors, wireless phone charger, side airbags, front thorax airbags, cooled storage space, boot light, head-up display and 360-degree parking camera.

• Ageing 4-Speed Torque Converter Automatic Transmission

  The Maruti Suzuki Ciaz continues to come with the ageing 4-speed torque converter automatic transmission whereas other Maruti’s with the 1.5: dual-jet petrol engine have now shifted to the more advanced 6-speed torque converter automatic transmission. However, Maruti Suzuki could introduce the new 1.5L normal petrol engine along with the 6-speed torque converter automatic transmission in the coming months.

• Lower Ground Clearance Than Rivals

  While the 170mm ground clearance of the Maruti Suzuki Ciaz is respectable by sedan standards, its arch rivals, the Skoda Slavia and Volkswagen Virtus, offer a class leading ground clearance of 179mm. It is worth noting that the Ciaz serves as a spiritual successor to the SX4 sedan, which offered a whooping 180mm of ground clearance back in 2007!