Maruti Suzuki: New Ciaz launched - Even stronger now! Check prices, variants of 1.5 L DDiS 225 diesel engine with 6-speed transmission

New Maruti Suzuki Ciaz: Were you waiting to buy Maruti Suzuki Ciaz? If the answer is yes, here is good news for you! Maruti Suzuki Ciaz is now available with a 1.5 litre capacity in both petrol (K15 with Next-Gen Smart Hybrid) and diesel (DDiS 225) powertrain options. The 1.5 litre engine has been developed in-house. Here are key details of the enhanced version of this Maruti Suzuki Ciaz:- 

- Efficiency of 26.82km/l
- Peak torque of 225 Nm@1500- 2500rpm and max power of 70 kW@4000rpm - This improves engine performance
- Refined Noise, vibration, and harshness (NVH) performance 
- Relocated reverse gear position: Benefits - Position of reverse gear is relocated next to 1st gear to reduce hand motion during tight parking conditions. 
- 6-speed transmission: Benefits - This 6-speed transmission is mated to the DDiS 225 engine. This basically ensures a smooth drive and light gear shift feel. 

By beefing up its engine portfolio with the introduction of a new 1.5-litre DDiS 225 diesel engine, Maruti Suzuki has marked its full-fledged entry into the market with bigger engines of 1.5 litre capacity.

Prices, variants and other details 

New Ciaz 1.5 litre Diesel engine 6-speed manual transmission

-Delta variant of New Ciaz is priced at 9.97 lakhs
-Zeta variant of New Ciaz is priced at 11.08 lakhs
-Alpha variant of New Ciaz is priced at 11.37 lakhs

Commenting on the launch of New Ciaz, Kenichi Ayukawa, MD & CEO of Maruti Suzuki said “The all-new aluminium 1.5-litre DDiS 225 diesel engine showcases our commitment to provide products that capture performance aspirations of our young customers." 

Ayukawa further added, "We are confident that the introduction of this new engine will further strengthen our portfolio and help in popularity of our cars."