Spied - Maruti Ciaz VDi+ variant snapped up close

26/08/2014 - 09:25 | ,  ,   | Anjan Ravi

SX4-successor to come in a total of six variants. 

Seen here is the mid-spec diesel variant of the upcoming Maruti Ciaz. Dubbed the VDi+, this variant would be given features such as projector headlights, rear AC vents, driver armrest, electrically adjustable wing mirrors, an integrated music system, dual-tone interior, steering mounted controls, reverse parking sensors and ABS, according to a report.

Maruti Ciaz VDi+ spied rear
The Ciaz would launch in a total of six variants.

The Ciaz is expected to launch next month, and the company has started teasing the car, and has even setup a microsite for prospective customers to register their details.

Maruti Ciaz VDi+ spied rear quarter
The car would carry over its engines from the Ertiga.

The SX4 successor is expected to launch in a total of six variants - three each for petrol and diesel. Both engines would be carried over from the Ertiga. The petrol engine would be the 1.4-liter four-cylinder K-Series motor, and the diesel would be the tried-and-tested 1.3-liter Multijet engine sourced from Fiat.

Maruti Ciaz VDi+ spied side
The Ciaz will chiefly rival the City and Verna.

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Maruti has already started series production of the Ciaz at its Manesar facility in Haryana.

Competitors: Honda City, Hyundai Verna, VW Vento, Skoda Rapid, Fiat Linea, Nissan Sunny

Expected Price: INR 7.5 – 10.5 lakhs, ex-Showroom

Launch Date: September 2014

[Spy images from Autocar India]

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