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Expert Review on Maruti Suzuki Ciaz

  • Expert Rating
    c&b icon7.0/10
  • Safety
    5
    Comfort
    6.8
    Styling
    6.75
    Merit / USP
    7.5
    Significance
    8.75
    Value for Money
    7.5

Maruti Suzuki Ciaz car&bike Expert Take

This review of the Maruti Suzuki Ciaz says that the sedan is best for people who care more about comfort, space, and fuel efficiency than how fast it goes. People who want faster performance or the latest tech features might not like it, but the best thing about it is that it's easy, comfortable, and cheap to drive every day.

The sedan is for people who want something useful and comfortable to drive every day.

The generous rear seat space and easy driving nature make it well suited to family use and long commutes. As Kingshuk Datta explains, “The updates and the addition of the mild-hybrid petrol engine make the Ciaz more compelling against rivals.”

Read: Maruti Suzuki Ciaz Review

Our Maruti Suzuki Ciaz expert review is based on extensive driving by Kingshuk Datta, who brings years of experience testing sedans across Indian conditions. Over time, he has evaluated numerous vehicles in this segment, which gives him a clear understanding of what buyers expect from a midsize sedan. For this review, we drove the Ciaz through busy city traffic in Chandigarh, long highway stretches on the Chandigarh–Ambala Expressway, and the varied terrains around Panipat and Rohtak.

We were able to test the car in real-world situations, such as low-traffic city streets, long stretches of highway driving, and different types of road surfaces. This combination helped us see how well the Ciaz works as a family car in a lot of different driving situations every day.

Pros

  • Spacious rear seat comfort
  • Excellent fuel efficiency
  • Smooth refined petrol engine
  • Comfortable ride quality
  • Strong value for money

Cons

  • No turbo engine option
  • Fewer modern tech features
  • No diesel engine option
  • Basic safety tech suite

Verdict

The Maruti Suzuki Ciaz stands out by focusing on comfort, space and fuel efficiency rather than performance or technology as it continues to adhere to a clear philosophy. It does not try to be the sportiest sedan or the most tech-loaded car in the segment. Instead, it focuses on what many sedan buyers still value the most — comfort, space and excellent fuel efficiency. When we spend time with the car, it becomes obvious that the Ciaz is designed for relaxed everyday driving rather than excitement. If you want a smooth, practical sedan that keeps running costs low, it still makes a strong case. As Kingshuk Dutta says, “The Ciaz remains a strong option for buyers who prioritise comfort and efficiency.” But if you want performance, modern tech or sporty driving dynamics, rivals now offer more.

Best For

  • Comfort-focused sedan buyers
  • Chauffeur driven families
  • Mileage conscious owners
  • Long distance commuters
  • Practical sedan buyers

Not Ideal For

  • Performance-focused drivers
  • Turbo engine enthusiasts
  • Tech-heavy feature seekers
  • Buyers wanting ADAS
  • Sporty driving fans

Maruti Suzuki Ciaz Price List (Variant Wise)

Maruti Suzuki Ciaz Ex-Showroom price ranges from ₹ 9.09 to 11.89 Lakh. Maruti Suzuki offers Ciaz in 9 variants. The top variant of Ciaz is Alpha Automatic Petrol Dual Tone and the base variant is Sigma Petrol.

Variants
*Ex-Showroom Price
Sigma Petrol
1462 CC, Petrol, 20.7 KM/L, Manual
Starts at
₹ 9.09 Lakh
Delta Petrol
1462 CC, Petrol, 20.7 KM/L, Manual
Starts at
₹ 9.65 Lakh
Zeta Petrol
1462 CC, Petrol, 20.7 KM/L, Manual
Starts at
₹ 10.06 Lakh
Delta Automatic Petrol
1462 CC, Petrol, 20 KM/L, Automatic
Starts at
₹ 10.73 Lakh

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