Maruti Suzuki Ciaz Facelift India Launch By April 2017

According to the reports, the facelifted Ciaz will be launched in the Indian market by April 2017 with rebranded variants and change in equipment levels. Also, the sedan will be sold through company's premium dealership, the Nexa.

The 2017 Ciaz will receive cosmetic updates on the exterior which will feature redesigned front grille with a new bumper, headlamps with LED daytime running lights and new alloy wheels.

The top-end variant of the sedan is expected to get a sunroof. The interior of the new Ciaz will feature a touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility.

The safety features of the facelifted Ciaz includes ABS and dual-front airbags will be standard across all the variants. Although, there will be no changes in the mechanical department of the new sedan.

The 2017 Ciaz will be powered by the existing engines deployed in the current-gen model. The petrol variant will draw power from a 1.3-litre engine churning out 91bhp and 130Nm of torque.

The diesel variant of the new Ciaz will be powered by a 1.3-litre engine producing 89bhp of power and 200Nm of peak torque. The diesel version will be equipped with SHVS technology.

The petrol engine will be offered with two transmission options - a 5-speed manual and 4-speed automatic gearbox, whereas the diesel engine will be mated to a 5-speed manual transmission.

The 2017 Ciaz will be offered in four variants - Sigma, Delta, Zeta and Alpha. The facelifted sedan is expected to be launched with a price tag of around Rs 9 lakh. The new Ciaz will take on its segment rivals such as 2017 Honda City, Hyundai Verna, Volkswagen Vento and Skoda Rapid.