Maruti Suzuki India (MSIL) has launched Ciaz SHVS, India's first Smart Hybrid Diesel Car. Equipped with smart hybrid features including Idle Engine Start/Stop, Power Assist and Brake Energy Regeneration, Ciaz SHVS is able to create a new benchmark in fuel efficiency, making it friendly for the customer as well as the environment.

Ciaz Smart Hybrid participates in Government of India's FAME* program which aims to promote Hybrid and Electric vehicles in the country. Ciaz Smart Hybrid was unveiled in the presence of Ambuj Sharma, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises, Government of India.

On the occasion of the launch, Kenichi Ayukawa, Managing Director and CEO, MSIL, said, "Through Ciaz Smart Hybrid, we are deploying technology to benefit the customer and the environment, both at the same time. Brand Ciaz has been one of the major success stories for Maruti Suzuki in the past one year. It has won nearly 60,000 customers in India and overseas and established itself as a leading brand in the premium sedan segment. Ciaz Smart Hybrid will further strengthen its position."

He emphasized "Ciaz Smart Hybrid is special also, because it helps us participate in India's vision of promoting hybrid and electric vehicles. By offering support through the FAME program, the Government has ensured that hybrid technology, while being clean and customer friendly, also becomes more attractive and accessible."

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