According to a report, Maruti Suzuki India (MSI) will launch the Ciaz Hybrid post the Independence day weekend (i.e. post August 15, 2015). The report further claims that the Maruti Suzuki Ciaz Hybrid could be sold exclusively through the company's premium dealership range - NEXA.
The Maruti Suzuki Ciaz Hybrid will be powered by the 1.3-litre DDiS Multijet diesel engine and a pack of lithium ion batteries that are boasted with SVHS (Smart Hybrid Vehicle by Maruti Suzuki) technology. Just so you know, Suzuki’s SHVS technology was showcased at the 2015 Geneva Motor Show. The company had also confirmed that the same technology will be used for the iK-2 (aka the Baleno) and iM-4 mini SUV concepts.
The SHVS technology with brake energy regeneration system converts the wheels’ kinetic energy into electricity through an integrated starter generator. This electricity with an idle start-stop system helps generating extra torque. With less engine load, the Ciaz Hybrid is expected to return a fuel economy between 28kmpl – 30kmpl. Just so you know, the Ciaz diesel offers a maximum mileage of 26.2kmpl. The hybrid model will also receive some exterior and interior updates.
The Maruti Suzuki Ciaz Hybrid (SHVS) is expected to be around Rs. 1.5 lakh pricier than the top-end model of the existing lineup respectively. Other vehicles that the company is planning to launch withing next 12 months are - Baleno premium hatchback and a compact SUV.
