The upcoming Ciaz Hybrid will reportedly be powered by Maruti Suzuki's new 1.5-litre, 4-cylinder petrol engine. Media reports suggest that the same engine could be used on the Corolla Altis Hybrid.
The 1.5-litre petrol engine has already been launched on the second-generation Ertiga in the Southeast Asian market. It produces 103 BHP of peak power and 138 Nm of torque. Maruti Suzuki's SHVS mild hybrid system adds fuel saving measures like idle start-stop, torque assist and brake energy regeneration. The new engine is set to replace the smaller 1.4-litre, 4-cylinder petrol engine.
SHVS is currently offered on the diesel variants of the Ertiga, Ciaz and S-Cross in India. Maruti is also developing a new 1.5-litre, 4-cylinder diesel to replace the Fiat-sourced 1.3-litre unit.
As part of the Toyota-Suzuki partnership, both carmakers have decided to share each other's models to strengthen their respective positions in the Indian market. The companies have announced that Toyota will be supplying Suzuki with the Corolla sedan, while the latter will share the Baleno and Vitara Brezza. Further, the re-badged cars will be sold via the brand's respective retail outlets.
Source: The Hindu