...the Ciaz that comes across as the most-rounded mid-size diesel sedan on sale today...
In a market crowded with sedans, with each brand claiming its superiority over others, how do you separate hard facts from marketing license? Autocar India pitted nine of the country’s diesel-manual sedans to find the answer to this question. Autocar India’s tests are not based on subjective
opinions but on cold facts and hard figures. The data is acquired using top-line computerized equipment and GPS systems that measure each and every parameter of a car’s performance with gunpoint accuracy. So the final verdict is arrived at without fear or favour.
The following extracts are taken from Autocar India’s Comparison Test No. 826 that appeared in the April 2015 issue. They are just some of the reasons quoted that made the Maruti Ciaz ZDi+ the clear winner of this mega test.
Given the mindset of the typical diesel mid-sizer buyer, a lot of things will be taken into consideration in this comparison. Driving ease, performance. . .
The Ciaz’s infotainment system also sets itself apart here by being the only one with a touchscreen interface. It’s easy to use, easy to pair your phone to and also features navigation as standard.
. . . comfort and feel-good factor aside, fuel economy, value and the overall ownership experience will also have a huge bearing on our decision. As always, we’ll rely on facts, figures and feel to find the car that delivers the most across all our parameters. Here goes.
