May 16, 2017: Maruti Suzuki has launched the all-new Dzire sedan in India today. It gets a starting price of Rs 5.45 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi). Into its third-generation, the new Maruti Suzuki Dzire is built on the same Heartect platform that also underpins the current-gen Baleno hatchback.
In terms of dimensions, the Dzire is still a sub-4 metre, four-door sedan. When compared to its predecessor, the length of the new model is exactly the same. Like before, the LXi/LDi and VXi/VDi trims get 14-inch steel rims but the ZXi/ZDi and ZXi+/ZDi+ variants get 15-inch alloy wheels. However, the new-gen Maruti Suzuki Dzire is 40mm wider, 40mm shorter in height and gets a 20mm longer wheelbase. The boot space has increased to 378 litres, which is 62 litres more than before. The ground clearance on the new model has gone down by 7mm and now stands at 163mm. It will also have a roomier cabin than before, with an improvement of 20mm in the front shoulder room and 30mm in the rear.
Like before, the 2017 Maruti Suzuki Dzire is offered with either the 1.2-litre petrol engine or the 1.3-litre diesel. While the former is tuned to produce 83PS/113Nm, the latter generates 75PS/190Nm. These engines can either be had with a 5-speed manual or 5-speed automated manual transmission (AMT). The petrol engine, with either the manual or the AMT, can return 22.0kmpl (up by 5.5 per cent) and the diesel engine, with either of the transmissions, can deliver of 28.4kmpl (up by 6.8 per cent). These figures make the new Dzire the most fuel efficient sedan in its segment. The new Dzire AMT can be opted in the VXI, ZXI, ZXI+, VDI, ZDI and ZDI+ trim levels.
The Swift Dzire 2017 comes loaded with features. The list includes LED projector headlamps, DRLs, reverse parking sensors, reverse parking camera, SmartPlay infotainment system with built-in navigation support and voice command (Android Auto and Apple CarPlay enabled), push button start/stop with smart key, automatic climate control, auto headlamps, rear AC vents and electronically adjustable/foldable ORVMs. As far as safety is concerned, all variants are offered with dual airbags, ABS, EBD with BA, ISOFIX anchorages and, pretensioners and force limiters in the front seat belts as part of their standard kit.
When compared to its predecessor, the starting price of the 2017 Swift Dzire is about Rs 10,000 more. Its list of rivals includes the Honda Amaze, Hyundai Xcent, Volkswagen Ameo, Ford Figo Aspire and two models from Tata - the Tigor and the Zest.
I am planning to buy a sedan for myself so I checked the Maruti Dzire recently. Almost everybody knows about the popularity of this car and after taking a drive I asked myself a question, what makes people buy such a bad car! The first impression was not good as its competitors offer much better looks. The Dzire has not been updated much and this is a negative part.
As far as drive quality is concerned, totally not impressive. The Figo Aspire and the Amaze are much better and I am sure the Ameo read more 108
I had purchased my Maruti Swift Dzire VDi last year in May. I have almost completed 10000kms in the same and it is due for its second service now. It returned an impressive average of 20kmpl even with the AC on. I am very happy with it and I can get it is very easy on the pocket to maintain as well.
I had a Maruti Alto before this and I am a loyal Maruti buyer. I will also get a brilliant resale value for my Dzire when I sell it later on. The diesel engine is slight noisy at times and the engine read more 143
This car of maruti has bought the company a dominance in this segment. From the days when it was launched to this day, the sales are getting higher and higher. And both Swift and Swift Dzire are the hottest selling cars in the market. I myself own a 2010 model swift dzire and was very much exited by the launch of this new Dzire in which the company has introduced 150 new cosmetic and functional features.
Look and Style: In terms of looks the company has done a lot of work because the new Dzire read more 57
Almost a decade after it was introduced, India’s bestselling compact sedan, the Maruti Suzuki Dzire, is back in an all-new and grown-up avatar. It’s bigger, more spacious, loaded with features and even stylish too. But how good is this new third-gen Dzire in the wake of recent and competent rivals such as the Tata Tigor and Hyundai Xcent facelift? Will it continue to dominate people’s hearts and thereby sales charts? Let’s find out.
Things We Like in Swift Dzire
Standard safety features – dual-front airbags, ABS with EBD and rear child seat anchors
Offers more space for passengers and luggage
New lighter and stronger Baleno-borrowed platform, which adheres to the upcoming crash test regulations
Relatively better, proportionate design than the previous generations
Large touchscreen infotainment system now also supports Android Auto aside from Apple CarPlay
Convenience of automatic transmission accessible to all as it available from – V-spec onwards
Brilliant ride quality – the Dzire glides over potholes and broken roads without a fuss
Things We Don't Like in Swift Dzire
Fit and finish of plastics not too great at some places
Noise insulation could have been better with lots of engine noise filtering into the cabin
Diesel AMT doesn’t feel too smooth
Stand Out Features
Flat-bottom steering wheel
LED projector headlamps with LED daytime running lights
7.0-inch touchscreen system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
Tail lamps with LED graphics
CarDekho Verdict
The new Dzire has a convincing sense of premiumness that lingers on long after you have stepped out of the car.
"There seems to be a clear focus on comfort and calm commuting in the Dzire’s DNA, and the richness with which Maruti manages to do so, makes us less likely to complain about its few shortcomings."
While the Dzire is more expensive than its rivals, readiness of the platform to meet upcoming norms has been already engineered into it. So, despite the price and the few wrinkles, the Maruti Suzuki’s new Dzire has set the tone for the segment.
Background & Evolution
The Maruti Swift Dzire is a compact sedan based on the Swift hatchback. It was introduced in India as a replacement for the aging Maruti Esteem. This car received subtle changes in the year 2012. In 2015, it underwent a major overhaul with respect to its style and features. Over the years it went from a reliable private car to a taxi market favorite as well, and the Dzire currently outsells all of its rivals by a very large margin.
It is really great to see that Maruti has finally paid attention to the 2017 Dzire’s overall design, unlike the past two generation of this nameplate. Read Full News
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