Maruti’s upcoming Ciaz facelift is likely to take inspiration from China bound Suzuki Alivio, reports in media suggests. The images of Alivio sedan surfaced recently on the inter-web and looks like Marati Ciaz facelift could borrow some exterior elements from the China-bound model. As can be seen in the images, the front end of Alivio features a refreshed single unit front grille. The bumper in front is all new and gets new black fog lamp enclosures along with a thin black strip on the lower lip. The black strips right above the fog lamps seem to be used for the LED DRLs on the top-spec variants. Changes on the rear include a new bumper with dual tone colour theme, subtly tweaked taillamps with a larger stop lamp.
While Alivio will soon be launched in China, it is expected that Maruti Suzuki could use some of the bits for the upcoming Ciaz facelift, set for launch sometime in 2018. Though, it is just a possibility as Changan Suzuki has only made China-specific designs and facelifts. Also Read – Upcoming Maruti Cars In India
As for the Maruti Suzuki Ciaz facelift, the sedan has been spotted testing in India lately, giving inkling of the changes expected on the renewed model. Among the several changes, the facelift is expected to receive a revamped instrument console and a new higher resolution colour MID. The 1.3-litre oil burner is likely to be replaced by Suzuki’s new 1.5-litre diesel unit to bring it on par with competition.
First launched in 2014, Ciaz turned out to be breakthrough model for Maruti Suzuki India in the mid-size sedan segment. Garnering good sales every month, the sedan toppled segment leader Honda City. With new dose of updates, Ciaz is likely to improve aesthetically. Priced between Rs 7.66 lakh to Rs 11.44 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi), Ciaz is available in petrol and diesel engine options.
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