5 wannabe cars from across India: From BMW Ciaz to Maruti Suzuki Jeep

Everyone wants to own an expensive car but most people in India belong to a middle-class families. Because of this, most people own a regular mass-market car. Having said some people do decide to go for after-market customizations so that their cars stand out from other cars on the road. Here, are such 5 cars that are modified to look like expensive premium cars.

Maruti Suzuki Ciaz modified to BMW

Ciaz is a very popular mid-size sedan because it is able to undercut all the other mid-size sedans when it comes to pricing. Here, is a Ciaz that is modified to look like a BMW. The owner has changed the front grille to BMW’s iconic kidney grille but the sedan still boasts a Suzuki badge just above the grille. The headlamps are the same but the elements have been changed. It now gets a different LED Daytime Running Lamp and it is running an LED setup. Other modifications include LED fog lamps and after-market alloy wheels.

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Ford Endeavour – Mustang

Ford is no longer operating in India but their cars still have a huge following. The biggest hit is the Endevaour SUV which might make a return but as a CBU. They also had the Mustang which also did well despite being a muscle car. Here, is an owner who has made a hybrid, the owner has decided to put on Mustang’s iconic pony badge. There are several other modifications as well to the Mustang such as a different bumper and side plastic cladding.

Chevrolet Cruze modified to Audi RS4

Despite being discontinued Chevrolet Cruze has a cult following. There are still some examples of sedans that can be found on Indian roads. It was also one of the best-looking sedans during its time. Here, we have a Cruze that has been modified to look like an Audi. It gets a different grille with an Audi badge. Moreover, the owner has also stuck an RS4 badge onto the grille. The headlamps are the same but it now runs an LED setup along with LED fog lamps.

Maruti Suzuki Baleno to Mercedes A45 AMG 

Baleno is the most popular premium hatchback. Here, we have a Baleno that has been modified to look like a Mercedes-AMG A45. It gets a Mercedes-Benz grille with their logo and the bumper is also different, it looks much more aggressive than the stock bumper. There is also a decal on the hood and the headlamps also have a smoked effect. The owner did so many customizations that the Regional Transport Officer (RTO) of Tirur in Malappuram District confiscated the car for its modifications. The owner then reverted the car back to its stock form quickly.

Maruti Suzuki WagonR to Jeep

The WagonR is a very popular hatchback in the Indian market. It is easy to drive, easy on maintenance and affordable to buy. The owner of this WagonR clearly loves Jeep’s design language. So, he decided to slap on Jeep’s 7-slat grille onto his WagonR. No matter how hard you try, it would be very difficult to modify a WagonR to look like a Jeep SUV.

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