Maruti Suzuki India Ltd (MSIL) has finally
introduced its DDIS225 E15A 1.5-litre diesel engine with a 6-speed manual
transmission on the Ciaz. The new Maruti Ciaz 1.5L diesel engine variant has
gone on sale in a price range of INR 9.97 lakh-11.37 lakh*.
The E15A 1.5-litre diesel engine produces a maximum
power of 95 PS at 4,000 rpm and a peak torque of 225 Nm at
1,500-2,500 rpm. It comes mated to a 6-speed manual transmission, which is
something that is not available on any other Maruti model at the moment. The
manufacturer claims that the Maruti Ciaz 1.5L diesel variant will offer a high
level of refinement and low NVH levels. This has been achieved through the use
of a Dual Mass Flywheel (DMF) along with an optimised compression ratio that
reduces engine fluctuations.
The Maruti Ciaz 1.5L diesel model has a claimed fuel
efficiency of 26.82 km/l. It may be noted here that the new model misses out on
the company's SHVS mild-hybrid system, but still manages to outclass the Honda
City 1.5L i-DTEC (25.6 km/l) in the fuel economy stakes. The segment-leading
fuel economy is courtesy of the new oil-burner's lightweight aluminium-cast
cylinder head and block along with optimised engine calibration.
The existing D13A engine, on the other hand, offers
a staggering 28.09 km/l. That said, the Fiat-sourced oil-burner will have to
bow out by March 2020 owing to its inability to meet the BSVI emission norms.
On the other hand, the new DDIS225 motor is currently BSIV-compliant and will
be upgraded to meet the tighter regulations closer to the deadline (1 April
2020).
Maruti Ciaz 1.5L diesel price list
- Delta - INR 9.97 Lakh*
- Zeta - 11.08 Lakh*
- Alpha- 11.37 Lakh*
* all prices
are ex-showroom, New Delhi
