The third generation Maruti Suzuki Dzire was officially revealed after much anticipation. This is the country’s favourite compact sedan and since its introduction in 2007, it has been selling in large numbers consistently. Now with the next-generation model, the design has become more contemporary with improved features and performance. This model will also, for the first time, offer AMT across a wider number of variants.
Firstly, the Swift moniker has been dropped to help bring about a bigger differentiation between the Swift hatchback and the compact sedan. This was extended to the exterior design as well, where the Dzire gets a face similar to that of the Ciaz thanks to the chrome inserts around the grille and fog lamp housing. There is a hint of sportiness in the face thanks to the shape of the headlamps and the bumpers. This time around, the side profile, despite being confined to the rules of the sub-four metre category, looks more cohesive than the outgoing model. The rear gets light hints of chrome, but with a new design for the tail lamps with LED inserts for the indicators.
The interior, too, has been thoroughly refurbished, complete with a new design for the dash, better quality plastics and soft touch materials. This car also has a flat bottom steering wheel with a wood insert, rear AC vents and a touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay/Android Auto/Mirror Link. Its dimensions have also increased in terms of height and width, thus affording more space inside the cabin, especially at the rear.
The next-gen Dzire moves to a new lightweight Heartect platform which has helped it shed close to 105kgs as compared to the outgoing model and this is expected to aid in performance and fuel efficiency. The power train options have been carried over from the current car where the petrol option is the 1.2-litre K-Series engine producing 83bhp/114Nm while the diesel is the 1.3-litre Multijet producing 75bhp/190Nm. Both engines can be had with a five-speed manual or a five-speed AMT from the VXi/VDi variant onwards.
This new third generation Dzire is expected to be priced in the range of Rs 5.5 lakh to Rs 8.5 lakh and will take on the likes of the Honda Amaze, Hyundai Xcent, Ford Aspire and Volkswagen Ameo.
Firstly, the Swift moniker has been dropped to help bring about a bigger differentiation between the Swift hatchback and the compact sedan. This was extended to the exterior design as well, where the Dzire gets a face similar to that of the Ciaz thanks to the chrome inserts around the grille and fog lamp housing. There is a hint of sportiness in the face thanks to the shape of the headlamps and the bumpers. This time around, the side profile, despite being confined to the rules of the sub-four metre category, looks more cohesive than the outgoing model. The rear gets light hints of chrome, but with a new design for the tail lamps with LED inserts for the indicators.
The interior, too, has been thoroughly refurbished, complete with a new design for the dash, better quality plastics and soft touch materials. This car also has a flat bottom steering wheel with a wood insert, rear AC vents and a touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay/Android Auto/Mirror Link. Its dimensions have also increased in terms of height and width, thus affording more space inside the cabin, especially at the rear.
The next-gen Dzire moves to a new lightweight Heartect platform which has helped it shed close to 105kgs as compared to the outgoing model and this is expected to aid in performance and fuel efficiency. The power train options have been carried over from the current car where the petrol option is the 1.2-litre K-Series engine producing 83bhp/114Nm while the diesel is the 1.3-litre Multijet producing 75bhp/190Nm. Both engines can be had with a five-speed manual or a five-speed AMT from the VXi/VDi variant onwards.
This new third generation Dzire is expected to be priced in the range of Rs 5.5 lakh to Rs 8.5 lakh and will take on the likes of the Honda Amaze, Hyundai Xcent, Ford Aspire and Volkswagen Ameo.
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