Saar: Apart from some cosmetic changes inside and out, the mid-life update brings a new 1.5-litre petrol engine with SHVS tech.

Maruti Suzuki has launched the refreshed Ciaz at a starting price of Rs 8.19 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi). It is a much-needed update that the sedan needed to counter the bombardment from its arch rivals. In its refreshed avatar, the Ciaz comes with some cosmetic changes inside and out, more features than before and a brand-new engine. But before we get to all those details, here’s the variant-wise price-list:

Maruti Suzuki Ciaz Facelift Price-list (Ex-Showroom Delhi)

Now, compare those with the prices of the pre-facelift version of the Maruti Suzuki Ciaz.

Maruti Suzuki Ciaz Pre-Facelift Price-List (Ex-Showroom Delhi)

Compare closely and you’d see that although some variants are now pricer, all diesels now cost less than before. The Maruti Suzuki Ciaz facelift gets new features like LED DRLs, LED-powered projector headlamps and fog-lamps, LED elements in the taillamps, cruise control, Speed Alert System and Seat Belt Reminder for both the front passengers. The variants with the automatic transmission get electronic stability program (ESC) and hill hold assist. The instrument cluster now features a coloured multi-information display (MID) and the 7.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system is compatible with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. The only noticeable omission, which can hurt the sales of the Ciaz facelift, is the sunroof.

On the design front, the Maruti Suzuki Ciaz facelift gets a sleeker grille at the front, reprofiled headlamps and taillamps, and tweaked front and rear bumpers. The dimensions, including the capacities of the fuel tank and the boot, remain identical. Inside the cabin, a bunch of faux wood inserts here and there complete the styling makeover.

With the Ciaz facelift, Maruti Suzuki has also brought in a new 1.5-litre petrol engine that replaces the old 1.4-litre mill. Like the diesel engine, the new petrol motor comes mated to a mild-hybrid tech SHVS (Smart Hybrid Vehicle by Suzuki). That means although the bigger engine produces 13PS/8Nm more than the 1.4-litre engine, it is still more fuel-efficient. With 105PS/138Nm on tap, the petrol engine can return a mileage up to 21.56kmpl with the manual transmission and up to 20.28kmpl with the automatic. On the diesel front, there are no changes to report, neither in the power department nor in mileage.

If you are wondering how the refreshed Ciaz compares, in terms of pricing, here you go:

Price List - Ciaz Rivals (Ex-Showroom Delhi)

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As you can see that even with it being priced higher than before, the Ciaz is still the least expensive of the lot. It remains to be seen then how the mid-life update of this Maruti car tackles the bombardment from its arch rivals. Which one of the above would you put your money on? Do let us know in the comments below.