[saikishor]

Originally Posted by SgtRepeat

The Ciaz Alpha AT was never priced at ₹16.5L OTR in Hyderabad.

In fact, it costs about ₹15.1L OTR in Hyderabad right now. If you negotiate well, you'll be able to bring the price further down, which is a pretty decent price for a C2 sedan.

My bad, I just saw the quotation I received back then and it mentions 15.4 lacs. Still, it felt overpriced back then.

[NK CA]

I have a CIAZ MT and a VERNA IVT (purchased last year in place of my ERTIGA)
The CIAZ is the daily runner, and I am chauffeur driven on all days except Sundays
The CIAZ is supremely comfortable especially from a back seat perspective.
I have now booked a CIAZ Alpha AT to replace my existing CIAZ MT as it fulfils a few creature comforts again (mentioned below) from a back seat perspective and that too at an attractive price point.
While the VERNA is every way an amazing car as compared to the CIAZ it lags in terms of air conditioning especially at the rear and in general to achieve an equivalent ambient temperature the Air conditioner in the VERNA has to be set two degrees lower than in the CIAZ. Further SUZUKI CAR play would enable usage of the infotainment system from the rear seat a feature missing in other sedans. And last the rear and side window curtains also add to the comfort.
I would agree with all points mentioned by SGTREPEAT in his post especially in terms of reliability and MARUTI service levels.
I would like to add that Gasoline Ethanol blend up to E20 can be used as fuel for this vehicle (applicable to other MSIL vehicles like Grand VITARA etc.) unlike vehicles which are only E20 compatible which adds to peace of mind especially when travelling outside cities.
In short, it serves the purpose well as a chauffeur driven car

[SgtRepeat]

Originally Posted by NK CA

And last the rear and side window curtains also add to the comfort.

The Ciaz Alpha AT doesn't come with side window curtains by default. Are you referring to the accessory that you have to purchase separately?

[NK CA]

Yes.

I have installed MGA rolling sunshades ( only for rear) in my current car.
For the new one thinking of going in for Swastik window sun shades. ( which comes for all windows) and priced approximately the same

[lemedico]

Originally Posted by NK CA

Yes.

I have installed MGA rolling sunshades ( only for rear) in my current car.
For the new one thinking of going in for Swastik window sun shades. ( which comes for all windows) and priced approximately the same

Could you show a few photos or videos of these sunshades? I have a Ciaz as well and I would like to add these

[TheVDR]

Originally Posted by NK CA

While the VERNA is every way an amazing car as compared to the CIAZ it lags in terms of air conditioning especially at the rear and in general to achieve an equivalent ambient temperature the Air conditioner in the VERNA has to be set two degrees lower than in the CIAZ.

Really? I have spent a good amount of time in both these cars and never felt that one's AC is better than the other. Both were well effective and immediately chilling units. I hope your Verna has no AC issues!

Anyway, congratulations on getting the Ciaz AT. For chauffeur driven city users, it is probably the most VFM product out there. Simple, sweet, pocket friendly yet screams "executive"! Would love to see MS update the Ciaz with a proper 6 speed AT and some body styling.

Also, is it retailing at a heavy discount apart from the official ones?

[NK CA]

Apologies for the delayed reply due to work pressures.

Thank you for your advance congratulations but actually took delivery of the NEW CIAZ AT only last week. Drives like a charm and the four speed AT does the job efficiently in city traffic. Pick up is good. Great from a back seat perspective. Got a reasonable discount from the dealer. Again had an opportunity to drive the VERNA to Vellore from Chennai while the return from Vellore to Chennai my driver took over after joining us at Vellore. While the air conditioner is supremely comfortable (front is better than the back) , I would still rate the CIAZ better (especially the new one) as the same cooling efficiency in the CIAZ is achieved at a higher temperature as compared to the VERNA.

Have attached a photo of the window rolling sunshade.

Is manufactured by SWASTIK and a new one costed about Rs.4000