Maruti Swift Dzire ZXI

Maruti Suzuki Swift Dzire is the top-end petrol variant in the Swift Dzire range. Being at the top of the range, the comfort features present here are finest and best in class. The exteriors are attractive combined with strong technical specifications. This notchback however, is facing a very tough competition from its competitors. The top-most contenders of Maruti Swift Dzire ZXI comprise of Toyota Etios, Skoda Rapid, Volkswagen Vento and Tata Manza. Talking about the technicalities, under the hood, the car variant comes with a 1.3-litre petrol engine, which is strong enough to produce maximum 85.8bhp of power along with producing maximum torque of 114Nm. The standard 5-speed manual transmission coupled with the engine assist the car model to deliver mileage figures ranging from 16.3 to 19.1 kmpl. On the other hand, the interiors are best in class and are sprinkled with a string of impressive comfort features. The car is blessed with efficient air cooling system, power windows, power steering, cup holders, CD player and more. on the safety front, it sports, Anti-Lock Braking System, Electronic Brake Force Distribution system, airbags for the driver and front co-passenger, central locking system, child safety locks, engine immobiliser, and 14-inch alloy wheels. All these together make Maruti Swift Dzire ZXI one of the best compact sedans that is available in the market. The price tag attached to it is also not bad and has been kept competitive.

Exteriors

Maruti Swift Dzire ZXI comes with attractive and alluring exteriors. The first glance at the notchback gives you a very premium appeal. The frontage of this notchback has been accentuated with black grille, smooth nose and chrome finishing on the Suzuki logo. The fog lamps are positioned suitably below the headlamp cluster and the air dam has been provided a very sporty look. The body coloured bumpers at the front and rear enhance the appearance. The tail lights are designed smartly, keeping in mind the sportiness that Maruti wanted to provide the car with. The side profile features body coloured door handles, body coloured ORVMS and well-pronounced wheel arches fitted with 14-inch alloy wheels. On the whole, the exteriors of Maruti Swift Dzire ZXI are striking and not a disappointment at all.

Interiors

Maruti Swift Dzire ZXI comes with very sophisticated and elegant interiors. The dual-tone beige theme provided inside is different and makes the cabin look very airy and spacious. The seating arrangement is good, while the high quality fabric used for the upholstery of the seats is of high-quality. The beige plastics are of superior quality and are complimented by wooden trim. The incorporated CD player and climate control for the air conditioning are two major highlights in the interiors. The inside door handles are finished in chrome, while the centre console and instrument cluster is designed in a very neat and clean way. The sporty and smart instrumental panel comes with silver accents. The 3D acrylic graduations are attractive, which look even more alluring when illuminated.

Engine and Performance

The Maruti Swift Dzire ZXI comes with a bold and strappy 1.3-litre, K series petrol engine. The engine is quite robust and retains the power and capacity to produce a peak output of 85.8bhp at the rate of 6000 rpm along with a maximum torque yield of 114Nm at the rate of 4000 rpm. The engine has a displacement of 1197cc and is mated with 5-speed manual transmission, which helps the car in becoming a complete performer on road. The mileage and fuel efficiency delivered by the car model isn’t a letdown. The car manages to give out 16.3 kmpl of mileage on the city roads, while 19.1 kmpl of fuel economy is delivered on the highways. On the pickup and acceleration front, the car is decent. When accelerated the car variant records a top speed of 169 km per hour and goes from 0 to 100 km per hour in 12.9 seconds.

Braking and Handling

Maruti Swift Dzire ZXI has a strong braking system. The front brakes are ventilated disc, while the rear comprise of drum brakes. This braking system is further enhanced by advanced systems like Anti-Lock Braking System and Electronic Brake Force Distribution system along with Brake Assist. These together make sure that the car doesn’t skid on the road when immediate brakes are applied. On the handling front, the superior suspension system does an equally good job. The suspension system in Dzire ZXI consists of McPherson strut and coil spring at the front, while the rear axle of the car comprise of a torsion beam and coil spring. The power steering wheel further enhances the handling of the car.

Comfort Features

The comfort level in Maruti Swift Dzire ZXI is top-class. The car has been made to provide comfort to the driver and occupants during the ride in this. The notchback has been endowed with numerous impressive comfort features. The adjustable headrests with rear centre armrest give the passengers a comfy posture, while the driver’s seat is adjustable along with height adjustable seat belts. Apart from this, the comfortable seating arrangement is sprinkled with convenience traits like power windows for both front and rear, power steering wheel for smooth handling, air conditioning system with heater and climate control, and cup holders. On the infotainment front, the car comes with a CD/MP3 player with AM/FM radio and four speakers, which make sure that the ride becomes much more entertaining and joyous. The ample amounts of luggage storage space, along with sufficient legroom and headroom and electronically handled ORVMs act as an icing on the cake.

Safety Features

Maruti Swift Dzire ZXI is the top end petrol variant in the Swift range. This means that the car has been loaded with all kinds of important safety features. Apart from ABS, EBD and BA, the car comes with dual SRS airbags for the driver and front co-passenger, engine drag control system, engine immobilizer, ELR seat belts, central locking system, fog lamps, 14-inch alloy wheels and more.

Pros 

Decent mileage, comfortable interiors and good safety features

Cons 

Average appearance