Car market leader Maruti Suzuki India will open customer bookings for the much awaited mid-sized premium sedan Ciaz from Sept. 3, 2014 across its nationwide network. Ciaz will be available in petrol and diesel fuel options.

With a fuel efficiency of 26.21 kmpl, the Ciaz with the DDiS 200 diesel engine will become India’s most fuel efficient car. The petrol variant of Ciaz with a K14 VVT engine has a fuel efficiency of 20.73 kmpl, the best amongst the sedans of its class.

The global launch of Ciaz is planned during the forthcoming festival season. Ciaz, the longest and widest car in its class is a complete package of contemporary design and rich features.

Shares of the company gained Rs 9.5, or 0.33%, to trade at Rs 2,925. The total volume of shares traded was 36,785 at the BSE (12.06 p.m., Tuesday).