Maruti NEXA Ciaz

Expert Review by Maxabout

Introduction

Launched in India in October 2014, the Maruti Ciaz was brought to the Indian car market as a replacement for its SX4 sedan. The sedan has done significant sales in the country, and in April 2017, Maruti Suzuki shifted the sales and distribution of the Ciaz from Arena dealerships to NEXA dealerships, a network of dealership outlets for Maruti Suzuki’s high-end models. In August 2018, the Ciaz went through an update and launched as a facelift model. As a part of the Toyota-Maruti collaboration, Toyota rebadged and sold the Ciaz as the Toyota Belta in some Middle Eastern regions beginning in 2021.

Maruti Nexa Ciaz Design and Style

The Maruti Ciaz boasts a sharp and bold design language. The front facade gets a multi-pixel design front grille with chrome surroundings. The headlamp cluster, with an all-LED projector headlight, DRLs, and chrome borders, looks extremely appealing. Below is the three-slat air dam, which extends to LED fog lamps on both sides.

Turning to the side profile, there is also chrome used on the bottom window line and door handles. On the rear side, the taillights are all-LED, and the red reflectors are bordered with chrome. As we noticed, the usage of chrome is to a great extent, but it doesn't look over. It appears that the brand did it to appeal to Indian chrome-obsessed buyers.

As for body dimensions, the Ciaz is 4490mm in length, 1730mm in width, 1485mm in height, and 2650mm in wheelbase.

Maruti Nexa Ciaz Engine and Gearbox

Powering the Maruti Ciaz is a 1462cc, 1.5-L, 4-cylinder, DOHC, K15 smart hybrid petrol engine which is capable of churning out 103 HP at 6000 rpm and max torque of 138 Nm at 4400 rpm when coupled to a 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic transmission.

Maruti Nexa Ciaz Interior, Instrument Cluster & Boot Space

Stepping inside, the cabin of the Ciaz is comfy and has ample space for a luxurious feel. The dashboard has a classy dual-tone paint job, with black on top and beige on the bottom. The colour scheme is separated by a lovely hardwood finish trim and a satin silver accent, which can also be seen on the door panels. The front seats are attractively designed and provide excellent support. The driver's seat gets height adjustability. The rear seat is very spacious and can comfortably accommodate three people. The Ciaz does have a slight shortage of rear headroom, which can be an issue for those over 6 feet tall.

The steering wheel is easy to handle and has buttons for the infotainment system and cruise control. There are several storage spaces throughout the vehicle. The glove compartment has adequate storage capacity but no cooling function. The instrument cluster of the car features a 4.2-inch TFT that gets eco-illumination. This implies that the display's colour varies based on driving patterns. Because the Ciaz has 510-litres of cargo space, you will have plenty of room for your belongings.

Maruti Nexa Ciaz Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Speaking of the braking duties, these are assigned to ventilated disc at the front and drum brake at the rear. As far as the suspension setup is concerned, it is done by the McPherson Strut at the front and Torsion Beam at the rear. The Ciaz rides on 15-inch steel or alloy or 16-inch alloy wheels depending on the variant. The 15-inch wheels are clothed with 185/65 size tyres while the 16-inch wheels are outfitted with 195/55 size tyres.

Maruti Nexa Ciaz Key Features

India’s largest automaker has offered the Ciaz a host of sophisticated features comprising LED projector auto headlamps with DRLs, LED taillamps, 17.8cm touchscreen SmartPlay studio, cruise control, idle start/stop, tilt steering, MID unit with coloured TFT, auto AC, rear AC vents, rear sunshade, rear reading lamps, keyless entry, four speakers+ two tweeters, USB connectivity, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, steering mounted audio controls, voice command system, navigation system with live traffic updates, chrome finish on floor console and many more. In terms of safety, there are plenty of features are on offer including dual front airbags, ABS with EBD, ISOFIX child seat anchorages, pedestrian protection compliance, reverse parking camera, reverse parking sensor, front fog lamps, rear defogger, anti-theft security system to name a few.

Maruti Nexa Ciaz Top Speed, Acceleration & Mileage

The Ciaz offers a top speed of 190 kmph and accelerates from 0-100 within 14 seconds. As far as the mileage is concerned, the sedan has a fuel efficiency of 20-22 kmpl which is subject to changeable depending on the terrain.

Maruti Nexa Ciaz Variants & Colour Options

Maruti has offered the sedan Ciaz with a total of five variants called Sigma, Delta, Zeta, Alpha and Ciaz S. You can choose any colour from the offered seven colours which are as follows: Nexa Blue, Pearl Metallic Dignity Brown, Pearl Midnight Black, Metallic Magma Gray, Metallic Premium Silver, Pearl Sangria Red, Pearl Snow White.

Ex-showroom Price & On-Road Price

The ex-showroom price for the Ciaz Smart Hybrid Sigma starts at Rs 8.87 lakh and goes up to Rs 11.86 lakh for the Ciaz Smart Hybrid Automatic Alpha variant. Now, to explain the difference between off-road and on-road pricing, a car's ex-showroom price is the sticker price that does not include the cost of road tax, insurance, or registration. The on-road price, on the other hand, includes the previously mentioned costs as well as the cost of insurance, RC, one-time road tax, extended warranty, and all vehicle accessories. It is important to note that in our country, on-road prices vary greatly from state to state.

Maruti Nexa Ciaz Competitors

In the Indian car market, the Maruti Ciaz directly competes with Honda City, Skoda Slavia, Hyundai Verna, Skoda Rapid and the Volkswagen Vento.

Verdict - Should You Buy Maruti Nexa Ciaz or not?

The Maruti Ciaz is without a doubt stylish as well as loaded with sophisticated features. It offers great fuel efficiency as compared to its rivals. Maruti has made the car while taking into consideration the family audience that wants a good performance car with fewer maintenance requirements. If you are searching for a premium-looking sedan, you must go for it. However, since the diesel engine is not on offer, it might be a disappointment for you.