New Delhi : Encouraged by the success of its 1.5 litre K15 Petrol Engine in New Ciaz and
All New Ertiga, Maruti Suzuki today further beefs up its Engine portfolio with the introduction of a new
1.5-litre DDiS 225 Diesel engine. This marks company’s full-fledge entry into the market with bigger Engines
of 1.5 litre capacity.
Developed in-house, the 1.5 litre Engine offers improved performance, best in class fuel efficiency,
enhanced torque and power with refined NVH performance to thrill customers seeking higher performance
cars from Maruti Suzuki.
Sharing his thoughts on the new offering, Mr. Kenichi Ayukawa, Managing Director & CEO, Maruti Suzuki
said “Maruti Suzuki has always re-defined the Indian auto industry with its revolutionary offerings. The
all -new aluminium 1.5-litre DDiS 225 diesel engine is yet another testament of the same. This new
engine offers an optimum balance of enhanced performance with best in class fuel efficiency. The new
engine showcases our commitment to provide products that capture performance aspirations of our young
customers. We are confident that introduction of this new engine will further strengthen our portfolio
and help in popularity of our cars.”
Performance inspired New 1.5-litre DDiS 225 Diesel engine:
⦁ Improved Engine performance: The new powertrain is developed to deliver enhanced
performance, with a peak torque of 225Nm@1500-2500rpm and maximum power of 70kW@4000rpm.
⦁ Improved Low end torque: The 1.5 litre DDiS 225 Diesel engine comes with a high
efficiency turbo charger which generates higher low-end torque through optimization, which makes city
driving completely effortless.
⦁ Refined NVH characteristics: The use of a Dual Mass Flywheel (DMF) along with
optimized compression ratio reduces engine fluctuations & contributes to superior NVH performance,
thereby giving a comfortable driving experience.
⦁ Best-in-class Fuel efficiency: Use of light-weight aluminium casted cylinder head
and block along with optimized engine calibration contributes to improved fuel efficiency.
- Enhanced engine performance with Peak torque of 225 Nm@1500- 2500rpm and max
power of 70 kW@4000rpm
- Refined NVH performance for a comfortable driving experience.
- Best in class fuel efficiency of 26.82km/l
- New 6 Speed transmission offering smoother drive, lighter gear shift and better
pickup. Relocated reverse gear position for easy manoeuvrability
Newly Designed 6-speed Transmission:
A newly designed 6-speed transmission, mated to the DDiS 225 engine completes the powertrain package.
This
new transmission ensures a smooth drive and light gear shift feel. For the ease of driving and
manoeuvrability, position of reverse gear is relocated next to 1st gear to reduce hand motion during
tight
parking conditions.
India’s best-selling premium sedan - Ciaz:
With the addition of this new powerful engine, the new Ciaz will now be available with 1.5 litre
capacity in both petrol (K15 with Next-Gen Smart Hybrid) and diesel (DDiS 225) powertrain options.
The New Ciaz is engineered to offer class-leading comfort, impactful exteriors, elite interiors,
un-matched performance along with an array of safety and convenience features. Retailed through the NEXA
network, Ciaz has set a benchmark for customers in the mid-sized premium sedan market. The top end
(Alpha) variant of Ciaz contributes a phenomenal 54% of its total sales.
Price:
New Ciaz 1.5 litre Diesel engine 6-speed manual transmission
|
Variants |
Ex-showroom price (Delhi) in Rs. Lakh |
Delta |
9.97 Lakhs |
Zeta |
11.08 Lakhs |
Alpha |
11.37 Lakhs |
Issued by:
Corporate Communications,
Maruti Suzuki India Limited,
1, Nelson Mandela Road,
Vasant Kunj, New Delhi
Ph: 91-11-4678 1000
Email: corp.comm@maruti.co.in
Website: www.nexaexperience.com / www.marutisuzuki.com
Twitter: @NexaExperience @MSArenaOfficial