Maruti Suzuki India Limited (MSIL) has launched a hybrid version of, their premium sedan, the Ciaz in India called the Ciaz Smart Hybrid for a starting ex-showroom Delhi price of Rs 8.32 lakh.
The Ciaz Smart Hybrid is a Smart Hybrid Vehicle by Suzuki (SHVS). The system uses an Integrated Starter Generator (ISG) and an advance high capacity battery supplementing the power from the engine. In tandem with the hybrid system , the 1.3 litre 200 DDiS diesel engine, that produces 88bhp and 200Nm torque now has a whopping claimed fuel economy of 28.09kmpl mated to a manual 5 speed gearbox.
Idle Engine Stop/Start, Power Assist, Gear shift indicator and regenerative braking systems are some of the systems Maruti Suzuki has utilised to make the car as efficient as they can. The Regenerative Braking system is the main principle the hybrid system work with. The energy that is usually lost while decelerating/braking is stored in the Hybrid battery system. The energy is then used to accelerate the vehicle.
Ambuj Sharma, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Heavy Industries & Public Enterprises, Government of India was the chief guest at the event.
Kenichi Ayukawa, Managing Director and CEO, MSIL said “Through Ciaz Smart Hybrid, we are deploying technology to benefit the customer and the environment, both at the same time. Brand Ciaz has been one of the major success stories for Maruti Suzuki in the past one year. It has won nearly 60,000 customers in India and overseas and established itself as a leading brand in the premium sedan segment.”
While the Ciaz Smart Hybrid will be produced in India, it will attract the incentives promised by the Government of India under the FAME scheme. Maruti Suzuki expects the Ciaz Smart Hybrid customers to get around Rs. 13,000/- compensation to promote hybrid and electric vehicles in the country under the FAME scheme.
Other features in the Ciaz Smart Hybrid include Dual Airbags, ABS, EBD, rear parking sensors and camera, Fog Lamps, Rear defogger, and more to enhance the safety of the passengers.
Available in Pearl Snow White, Metallic Silky Silver, Pearl Midnight Black, Pearl Metallic Dignity Brown, Metallic Glistening Grey, Metallic Clear Beige and Pearl Sangria Red the detailed pricing variant wise of the Ciaz Smart Hybrid are as follows:-
Ciaz Smart Hybrid variants
Price (ex-showroom Delhi)
VDi
Rs. 8,23,000/-
VDi (O)
Rs. 8,37,000/-
VDi+
Rs. 8,81,500/-
ZDi
Rs. 9,52,500/-
ZDi+
Rs.10,17,500/-
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