Maruti has launched the Ciaz SHVS (Smart Hybrid Vehicle by Suzuki) diesel with prices starting from Rs 8.23 lakh. It comes equipped with Smart Hybrid features like Engine Power Assist, Brake Energy Regeneration, Idle Engine Start/Stop and Gear Shift Indicator. The use of these technologies make it the most fuel efficient car in in India with figures of 28.09 kpl. 

The Ciaz is powered by a 1.3 litre DDIS diesel engine. The car uses an Integrated Starter Generator (ISG) and an advance high capacity battery. This system supplements, making it more efficient than the conventional set up. The energy saved while decelerating/braking, which is otherwise lost, is stored in the advance high capacity battery and assists during acceleration (for eg, gradient climbing). This combination results into a peppy, powerful & fuel efficient vehicle.

The idle engine start/stop function turns off the engine automatically when the car is idling. It restarts the car as soon as the clutch is pressed. To re-start the engine, the system uses the stored energy. Restart is by belt driven ISG thereby assuring quick and silent restart. The stored energy in advanced high capacity battery assists engine power during acceleration. This results into improved engine efficiency and prevents unnecessary loss of fuel. The ISG converts the energy from braking/deceleration of the car and stores it in the battery. This stored energy is later used to drive the ISG, to assist the engine’s idle start-stop function and assists the engine during acceleration. The gear shift indicator introduced in the Ciaz SHVS prompts the driver to effectively change the gears, resulting in enhanced fuel efficiency.

Safety features include dual Airbags, Seatbelts with Pre-tensioners and Force Limiters, ABS with EBD, Rear Parking Sensors and camera. The entry variant also dual air bags, ABS & seat belt pre-tensioners and force limiters as an option.

Prices ex showroom Delhi

VDi – Rs. 8,23,000

VDi (o) – Rs. 8,37,500

VDi+ – Rs. 8,81,500

ZDi – Rs. 9,52,500

ZDi+ – Rs. 10,17,500