2018 Maruti Suzuki Ciaz: Top 10 Things You Need To Know About The Facelift

The country's largest carmaker, Maruti Suzuki India Limited, will launch its highly anticipated sedan, the 2018 Ciaz Facelift in India on August 20. First launched in 2014, the 2018 Ciaz facelift will be the first major cosmetic update for the popular sedan as it gets ready to take on the likes of Hyundai Verna, Honda City and the recently launched, Toyota Yaris. Visually, the 2018 Maruti Suzuki Ciaz will come with a revised front and rear, while the silhouette of the sedan will remain similar to the outgoing model. The 2018 Ciaz facelift will also get updates on the inside as the cabin has been updated to keep it premium and contemporary. Apart from the visual updates, the Ciaz facelift will also feature a new petrol engine with the brand's mild hybrid system. So, without wasting any more time, we tell you 10 things that you need to know about her 2018 Maruti Suzuki Ciaz facelift.

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Here's All You Need To Know About The 2018 Maruti Suzuki Ciaz Facelift

1. The 2018 Maruti Suzuki Ciaz facelift will come with a heavily updated front section, featuring a new chrome-studded grille with fat chrome surrounds and a pair of new headlamps with projector lamps and LED daytime running lamps. The car also gets a revised front bumper with larger air intakes and updated fog lamps.
2. The basic silhouette of the updated Ciaz's profile remains largely similar, however, spy images from earlier have confirmed that the car will get a new set of alloys and some other minor tweaks.
3. The facelifted Ciaz will come with an updated rear end as well, featuring a set of new LED taillamps and a revised rear bumper with new reflectors, as confirmed from a set of spy images.
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(Maruti Suzuki Ciaz Facelift will come updated front and rear sections)

1. Unlike the exterior of the car, the cabin design is expected to be largely similar to the outgoing model, featuring the same beige interior. However, there will be a few noticeable changes likes a lighter shade of faux wood inserts for the dashboard and doors and an updated steering wheel which now features the cruise control buttons right spoke. We also expect few other updates and new upholstery.
   
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2. The Maruti Suzuki Ciaz facelift will also likely to get an updated SmartPlay infotainment system featuring both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The car will also come with the recently introduced Suzuki Connect Telematics system.
3. The biggest change is expected to happen under the hood, as the Ciaz facelift is said to get an all-new 1.5-litre K-series petrol engine, which will replace the existing 1.4-litre motor. The engine will be made in India and is likely to offer 104 bhp and 130 Nm of peak torque.
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2018 Maruti Suzuki Ciaz's cabin comes with minimal cosmetic changes

1. The diesel version of the Ciaz facelift will continue to feature the tried and tested 1.3-litre DDIS diesel engine will offer the same power output of 89 bhp and 200 Nm of peak torque.
2. The petrol motor will also come with a mild hybrid system to optimise fuel efficiency and a first for petrol-powered Maruti cars. The diesel version of the other hand will continue to come with the SHVS (Smart Hybrid Vehicle From Suzuki) mild hybrid system.

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2018 Maruti Suzuki Ciaz comes with restyled LED taillamps and an updated rear bumper

1. Transmission options will include the same 5-speed manual and a 4-speed automatic on the Ciaz petrol.
2. The Maruti Suzuki Ciaz facelift will come with a slightly premium price tag as well and will continue to compete with the likes of Hyundai Verna, Honda City and the Toyota Yaris, among others.