Maruthi Suzuki Ciaz Advantage and disadvantage
Maruthi Ciaz
Advantage :
1. Clean styling & big footprint. Among the longest & widest sedans from its class
2. Maruti’s excellent after-sales service, wide dealer network & fuss-free ownership experience
3. Diesel & petrol, both, have segment-topping ARAI fuel efficiency ratings
4. Soft, compliant ride quality. A suspension that's tuned for comfort
5. Big 510 liter boot will swallow your airport & holiday luggage
6. Spacious cabin with lots of practical features. Rear legroom is particularly impressive
7. Loaded with equipment (7" touchscreen ICE, navigation system, rear sunshade, leather seats, keyless entry & go, reversing camera etc.)
Disadvantage :
1. Light build quality. Lacks the sheer solidity of its European rivals
2. Mediocre under-thigh support of the low rear seat. Also, limited rear headroom for 6 footers
3. Uninvolving to drive. Steering & dynamics aren't to an enthusiast's taste
4.1.4L petrol has the lowest power rating in the segment. City i-VTEC & Vento TSI are in a different league
5. Some might find the styling to be too bland. Rear end is uncannily similar to the Honda City
6. 1.3L diesel can't match the performance of the Vento, Verna & Rapid. Has turbo-lag too
Review:
Contrary to popular perception, the SX4 was actually a reasonable sales success in the initial years. It was launched against the 2nd-generation Honda City (dolphin shape). Eventually however, the SX4's sales slowly declined, and it became a dud. Why? Simply because the product got too old! In the time that Maruti sold the SX4, Honda offered three generations of the City, VAG got the Vento / Rapid & Hyundai its Fluidic Verna. The SX4 diesel also came in too late in the day. Then, by current standards, the interior quality is too cheap. Even the less expensive Dzire has better interiors than the SX4.
Most people think that Maruti can't sell million-rupee cars because of its 'budget / hatchback' image. I vehemently disagree. Maruti has the strongest brand equity in India, enjoying more trust than any other. It is among the biggest assets that a car from the stable can have. Lets also not forget that Mahindra & Hyundai didn't do anything magical to their image for the XUV500 & Elantra, both of which went on to become segment toppers. The reason that no million rupee Maruti has sold till date is down to the product. The SX4 got too old, the Kizashi was grossly overpriced and the Grand Vitara didn't have a diesel (overpriced too). There are a lot of folk who won't shop outside of a Maruti showroom. The company's latest sedan helps keep customers looking for an upgrade in the same showroom. With fierce competition from the Honda City & Hyundai Verna, the Ciaz does have its work cut out though.
India is the most important market for Suzuki and that shows with the company's aggressive product onslaught. The Ciaz makes its global debut in India and is Maruti's 8th launch in 4 years; there are more in the pipeline (facelifted Swift is up next). Team-BHP Moderator Anshuman was the first to show you scoop pictures of the Ciaz in 2013.
The Ciaz feels more substantial than the SX4 and has clearly gone upmarket. It's bigger than the direct competitors, and the sheer size lends it presence. The car is built on a new platform with body panels utilizing lightweight high-tensile steel
Maruti Suzuki Ciaz is mindblowing car average is super I am satisfied with this car as for honda city vs ciaz.
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