Launched: India's Most Fuel-Efficient Car; Returns Over 28Km/l

In order to further increase the sales of the already successful Ciaz, Maruti Suzuki India today rolled out a mild hybrid diesel version of the vehicle in the country. Called the Maruti Suzuki Ciaz SHVS (Smart Hybrid Vehicle by Suzuki) hybrid, the vehicle is priced in the range of Rs. 8.23 lakh - Rs. 10.17 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). Interestingly, the company the Ciaz's old diesel range has been replaced by the SHVS-equipped variants.
The Maruti Suzuki Ciaz SHVS gets an integrated starter generator, a larger capacity battery, and start-stop technology that help the vehicle return better mileage. While the old Maruti Ciaz diesel had an ARAI certified mileage of 26.21Km/l, the Ciaz SHVS returns an outstanding 28.09Km/l. This effectively makes the Ciaz SHVS hybrid India's most fuel-efficient car.Incorporated with an ISG (Integrated Starter Generator), Suzuki's new mild hybrid system - SHVS - offers engine power assistance using the motor, and thus achieves efficient power generation. With the help of ISG, the system also provides assistance to the engine start-stop technology that automatically stops the engine during traffic light, and starts when the clutch is released.
Also Read: All You Need to Know About Maruti Ciaz SHVS Hybrid
Other than the introduction of the Ciaz SHVS hybrid diesel model, Maruti Suzuki is now also offering driver-side airbag across all Ciaz variants. However, V (O) trim - VDI & VXI - onwards, the Ciaz will also get dual airbags, anti-lock braking system (ABS), and electronic brakeforce distribution (EBD) system as standard provisions.
Prices
Ciaz SHVS VDi: Rs. 8.23 lakh
Ciaz SHVS VDi (O): Rs. 8.37 lakh
Ciaz SHVS VDi+: Rs. 8.81 lakh
Ciaz SHVS ZDi: Rs. 9.52 lakh
Ciaz SHVS ZDi+: Rs. 10.17 lakh
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