Maruti Suzuki launches hybrid Ciaz at Rs 8.23 lakh

Countrys most fuel efficient car, Ciaz launched at Rs 8.23 lakh

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Updated Sep 1, 2015, 5:37 PM IST

Maruti Suzuki launches hybrid Ciaz at Rs 8.23 lakh

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Marking its foray into the new eco-friendly technology segment, country's largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki (MSI) on Tuesday launched the mild hybrid version of mid-sized sedan Ciaz priced between Rs 8.23 lakh and Rs 10.17 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi).

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The model, Ciaz SHVS will be available only in the diesel version that is powered by a 1.3 litre engine.

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The car uses a starter generator and an advanced high capacity battery that stores energy generated while decelerating or braking and uses it to power an electric motor during acceleration thereby helping in enhanced fuel efficiency.

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In October, the company had launched Ciaz in both petrol and diesel options. The latter variant has been discontinued to be replaced by the hybrid version. The company will continue to sell the petrol version.

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The company's move to launch Ciaz SHVS comes in the wake of the government launching FAME India scheme in April to promote eco-friendly vehicles that envisages to provide Rs 795 crore support till 2020 for the manufacturing and sale of electric and hybrid vehicles. The scheme offers incentives to electric and hybrid vehicles-from two-wheeler to buses-in the range of Rs 1,800 to Rs 66 lakh.