CARmag reports that
the new Suzuki Ciaz (facelift) is headed to South Africa for a market launch in
the first quarter of next year. The South Africa-spec Ciaz will get most of the
updates that are available on the Indian version.
Currently, the
Suzuki Ciaz in South Africa comes with a 1.4-litre, four-cylinder, naturally
aspirated petrol engine that produces a maximum power of 95 PS and a peak
torque of 130 Nm. However, the facelift will feature the all-new K15B 1.5-litre
engine that will output 104 PS and 138 Nm. The engine gets the SHVS mild-hybrid
technology. Like the Indian version, the South African Ciaz will be available
with a 5-speed manual and a 4-speed automatic transmission. It is likely to go
on sale in three trims - GL, GLX, GLX AT.
The facelift will
download all its updates from the Indian car. The new Suzuki Ciaz for South
Africa will offer a sleeker grille and a bolder bumper with some chrome
embellishments. The headlamps will be new, carrying a LED projector setup and
LED Daytime Running Lights (DRLs). In the side profile, the mid-size sedan will
get new dual-tone 16-inch alloy wheels. At the rear, it will feature updated
taillights and chrome trim for the bumper.
On the inside, the
Ciaz will get an upholstery change and Birch Blonde faux wood trim. It will
have a new instrument console that will carry a 4.2-inch TFT Multi-Information
Display (MID) and an “eco illumination” function that will change the colour of
the speedometer based on the driving style. The South African model will get an
all-black colour theme for the cabin.
Currently, all the
variants of the South African Ciaz get dual front airbags, ABS, EBD, and Brake
Assist as standard safety features. These will be carried over to the 2019
Suzuki Ciaz.
