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A Note On Ride Quality Of The Suzuki Ciaz

The ride quality is right up there with the best in this class of cars. The car is very stable and takes the bad roads quiet well.
One of the things I love about the sedans as compared to the Crossovers and full SUVs is the lack of body roll. You get pitched about much more in even the moderately higher cars like the Honda WR-V.

The WR-V has a well balanced suspension and is pretty good at absorbing the bumps. The bigger wheels on the higher version are great at taking on the bumps. But be prepared to be pitched about on an uneven road like you are on a ship on the high seas.

Anyway, back to the ride quality of the Suzuki Ciaz. There is minimal lateral movement and body roll. The suspension is soft enough to make the ride plush. But the front end can really exaggerate the feeling of going nose down when trying to go slowly over a deep pothole.

The back seat ride is comfortable to say the least and anyone who sits there is always superbly impressed with the feel as well as comfort.

The suspension is stable on highway speeds and on good roads you will have to check your speedometer to check how fast you are going because you hit 3 digits effortlessly and the car feels planted.

All in all, one of the better ride quality experiences for a sedan in this class. You wont anything to complain about with a sedate terrain. Anything adventurous and the Ciaz does not inspire much confidence with the ground clearance, both because of its long wheel base and the soft suspension setup.

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