Mangaluru, August 28: The Maruti has launched its all new Ciaz sedan variant at NEXA on Airport Road here on Monday.

Mandovi Motors, the first Maruti dealer in Karnataka, Chairman Aroor Kishore Rao, director Aroor Sanjay Rao, CGM Nerenki Parshwanath, AGM (Sales) Chetan Shriyan, Customer Muhammad Shafeeq on behalf of Fatima Zohra Mumtaz, Sohan Alva and Adrian Alva were present during the launching of the vehicle.

Being the first Maruti dealer in Karnataka, the Mandovi Motors, with its largest number of sales, workshops and True Value outlets, has sold over 3.7 lakh cars and serviced over 4.1 million cars over the last 34 years in Bengaluru, Mysuru and Mangaluru.

Ciaz is the first car in India to be powered by next generation Smart Hybrid Technology with Lithium-ion battery and a revolutionary new engine i.e all-new 1.5 litre K15 Petrol Engine for enhanced performance with dynamic new front design and advanced safety features.

Over the past four years, Ciaz has redefined the sedan segment with its class leading space, design and sophistication.

Launched in 2014, Ciaz became the most popular mid-size premium sedan under A3 segment. Maintaining its leadership in the segment, Ciaz has sold over 2,20,000 units since its launch.

Retailed through the NEXA network, Ciaz has set a benchmark for customers in the mid-sized premium sedan market. The top end (Alpha) variant of Ciaz contributes a phenomenal 41% of its total sales.

“With fresh changes, we are confident that the new Ciaz will present a complete package in line with aspirations of evolving customers”, a statement from NEXA said.



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Puttur: A case has been registered at the local rural police station regarding the disappearance of a youth from the Keremule area of Kedambadi village in the taluk.

The missing individual, identified as Diwakara (38), is the son of Dr. Sankappa Pujari, a resident of Keremule. Diwakara, employed as a kitchen helper, reportedly left his residence on August 27 and has not returned since.

His uncle, Sitaram Pujari, has lodged a complaint with the rural police station, highlighting the additional concern that Diwakara's mobile phone has been switched off.

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