2019 Suzuki Ciaz facelift spotted with new front fascia design

MANILA: The B-segment sedan space is one of the most spiced up segments in the international automobile arena. We have great contenders like Honda, Toyota, and Hyundai working its way into digging deep with regular updates.

However, Suzuki - the Japanese automaker, is no muggle in this business and could be bringing up a refreshed facelift of the Ciaz sedan. Spy shots of the car have surfaced on the internet, which makes it pretty clear that the company is already working on it.

Going by the images, the 2019 Suzuki Ciaz will be having a completely redesigned front section. The headlamps look a lot more different than the current model and so do the grille design. Together, along with the bumper, the front showcases a sportier outlook.

The rear section of the upcoming Suzuki Ciaz is, however, similar to the current model. But again, there is a new set of alloy wheels that was noticed in the images. This new design of the wheels perfectly complements the sporty front end.

The changes are not restricted to the exterior design only. The top end model would be getting wooden trim insert on the dashboard that is otherwise painted in dual-tone grey and beige. There are changes on the instrument panel and on the steering wheel buttons as well.

The mechanism under the hood is expected to be the same as the current Ciaz model. The 1.4-litre petrol model presently makes 92 PS of power and 130 Nm of torque. The power is sent down the wheels via a 5-speed manual or a 4-speed automatic. The new model could have a bigger 1.5-litre engine with a higher power. However, there is no official news regarding the same.

This new Ciaz model could be first revealed in India soon, which is one of the major markets for Suzuki as it works with Maruti there. The Philippines market could have the unveiling soon after.