Maruti Suzuki Dzire 2017-2020 AMT VDI

Dzire 2017-2020 AMT VDI Review

The Maruti Dzire diesel AMT is available in three trim levels - VDi, ZDi and ZDi+. The Maruti Suzuki Dzire VDi AMT, which is the entry-level diesel automatic version, is priced at Rs 7.76 lakh (ex-showroom, New Delhi, as of April 18, 2017).

Over the base LDi trim, the VDi variant gets chrome surrounds for the front grille and body-coloured ORVMs, along with faux wood and brushed aluminium-like inserts on its dashboard. In terms of features, it gets a Bluetooth-enabled four-speaker audio system with steering-mounted controls and manual air conditioning with rear AC vents. Also offered, is a rear centre armrest, power windows, a rear power socket and electrically adjustable ORVMs. The front seats get adjustable headrests and it also offers a height-adjustable driver seat.

As far as safety is concerned, all variants of the Dzire, including the VDi diesel AMT, come with dual-front airbags (driver and front passenger) along with ABS (anti-lock braking system), EBD (electronic brake-force distribution) and brake assist. Moreover, the Dzire also comes with child seat anchors and seat belts with pre-tensioner and force limiter as standard.

The Fiat-sourced 1.3-litre DDiS motor that powers the automatic versions of the Maruti Dzire diesel is one of the most common engines in Maruti's lineup. The 1,248cc, four-cylinder diesel puts out 75PS of max power and 190Nm of peak torque and is mated to a 5-speed AMT (automated manual transmission) in the Maruti Suzuki Dzire 1.3 DDiS VDi automatic. The ARAI-certified fuel efficiency of the Maruti Dzire diesel AMT automatic is 28.40kmpl, which is identical to its 5-speed manual counterpart. This makes the diesel Dzire MT/AMT, the most fuel efficient car in the Indian market.

The Maruti Suzuki Dzire 1.3-litre diesel AMT automatic goes up primarily against the Tata Zest 1.3-litre Quadrajet AMT and the VW Ameo 1.5-litre TDI DSG.