Suzuki · 2014–2023

Suzuki Ciaz

The Suzuki Ciaz is a subcompact sedan produced by Suzuki from 2014 to 2025. It was developed to replace the Suzuki SX4 sedan in several Asian, African and Latin American markets. It went on sale for the first time in India, the largest market for Suzuki in September 2014. The Ciaz has been rebadged and marketed by Toyota as the Toyota Belta since 2021 for certain African markets. The "Ciaz" name stands for "Comfort, Intelligence, Attitude and Zeal", or "City from A to Z".

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Predecessor: Suzuki SX4

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Overview

The Ciaz was previewed as the Suzuki Ciaz Concept in 2014 Auto Expo India. It was also revealed in the Beijing Motor Show in April 2014 as the Suzuki Alivio, in a near-production guise. Launched in September 2014, the Suzuki Ciaz is one of the largest car in the segment with 4,490 mm in length, 1,730 mm in width, 1,485 mm in height. The car sits on a 2,650 mm wheelbase which is said to be C-segment territory, although Suzuki positioned the Ciaz against the B-segment sedans in most markets. The boot space of 510-litres and it is claimed to be the largest in its class.

Markets

=== India === In India, the Ciaz replaced the SX4 sedan which was marketed in the country simply as the Maruti Suzuki SX4. Released to the market in October 2014, the Ciaz belongs to the B-segment sedan market which is commonly referred as the "mid-size sedan" category in the country, above the Indian "compact sedan" segment which is typically less than 4 meter in length. Maruti Suzuki was targeting the Ciaz as the market leader in the category while also attempting to expand the segment sales volume. The Ciaz was initially available with two engines – 1.4-litre 4-cylinder K14B with 95 PS (94 hp; 70 kW) and 130 N⋅m (13 kg⋅m; 96 lb⋅ft) along with a Fiat Multijet 1.3-litre 4-cylinder diesel rated at 90 PS (89 hp; 66 kW) and 200 N⋅m (20 kg⋅m; 148 lb⋅ft) of torque. The diesel model is rated at 26.21 km/L (3.8 L/100 km; 61.6 mpg‑US) while the petrol variant is claimed to be able to do 20.73 km/L (4.8 L/100 km; 48.8 mpg‑US) per ARAI standards. Maruti Suzuki claimed it has tweaked the ECU and mapped throttle response differently for the petrol Ciaz for better performance and efficiency. The petrol engine is available with 4-speed automatic and 5-speed manual, while the diesel one is available only in 5-speed manual. In September 2015, the mild-hybrid version of the diesel Ciaz was launched. Marketed as the SHVS (Smart Hybrid Vehicle by Suzuki), the fuel economy is improved by employing an ISG (integrated starter generator) that offers engine power assistance using the motor. The ISG also provides assistance to the engine start-stop technology that automatically stops the engine during traffic light, and starts when the clutch is released. The claimed fuel economy is improved to 28.09 km/L (3.6 L/100 km; 66.1 mpg‑US). Since April 2017, Maruti Suzuki moved the Ciaz sales and dis

Toyota Belta

The Indian-made Ciaz has been sold under Toyota badge as the Toyota Belta in selected African countries since November 2021 as the replacement of XP150 Yaris sedan. The "Belta" nameplate was previously used for the Japanese domestic market XP90 Vios/Yaris sedan. It serves as an entry-level sedan model positioned below the Toyota Corolla.

Safety

=== Global NCAP === The Ciaz for India received 1 star for adult occupants and 3 stars for toddlers from Global NCAP 2.5 in a December 2025 testing (similar to Latin NCAP 2019).

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Specifications

name: Suzuki Ciaz
Manufacturer: Suzuki
aka: Suzuki Alivio (China), Toyota Belta (Africa), Oshan Qiyue (China, 2022–2023)
Production: August 2014 – April 2025 (Suzuki), 2021–2025 (Toyota), 2014–2018, 2022–2023 (China)
Assembly: India: Manesar (Maruti Suzuki), Thailand: Rayong (Suzuki Motor Thailand), China: Chongqing (Changan Suzuki), Myanmar: Thilawa (Suzuki Thilawa Motor)
Class: Subcompact car (B)
Body style: 4-door sedan
Layout: Front-engine, front-wheel-drive
Related: Suzuki Ertiga (AVI), Suzuki Swift (AZG)
Engine: Petrol:, 1.2 L K12B I4 (Thailand), 1.4 L K14B I4, 1.5 L K15B I4 (MHEV; India), 1.6 L M16A I4 (China), Diesel:, 1.3 L D13A I4 TD (India), 1.3 L D13A I4 TD (MHEV; India), 1.5 L E15A I4 TD (India)
Transmission: 5-speed manual, 6-speed manual (India), 4-speed automatic, 6-speed automatic (China), CVT (Thailand)
Wheelbase: 2650 mm
Length: 4490 –
Width: 1730 mm
Height: 1485 mm
Kerb weight: 960 –
Predecessor: Suzuki SX4 sedan, Toyota Yaris sedan (for Toyota Belta)