Maruti Suzuki Dzire

The third generation of the Maruti Suzuki Dzire has made it to Indian shores and the company has made sure that it looks like a sedan now unlike its predecessor, which looked like a hatchback with an extended boot. But that’s not the only change that the company has made. The front is similar to that of the new generation Swift hatchback, but gets more chrome added, to appeal to Indian tastes, while the C-pillar now integrates more seamlessly into the boot of the car. The Dzire now gets LED DRLs and it complements the look of the car. The third generation Maruti Swift Dzire receives a more upmarket cabin. Inside, you get a dual-tone finished dashboard, faux-wood inserts, beige upholstery with more premium fabric used for the seats. There's also a flat-bottom steering wheel, something which we had seen on the new-gen Swift, and an all-new twin-pod instrument console. There's also a touchscreen infotainment system with Android CarPlay and Android Auto which is a big leap in terms of features. The engine options on the new Dzire remain unchanged and it will continue to use the tried and tested 1.2 litre K-Series petrol and 1.3 litre DDiS diesel engines under the hood. The Dzire will be retailed out of the regular Maruti Suzuki dealerships and will be produced at the company's Manesar factory.

The new Dzire gets projector headlamps with LED DRLs, LED tail lights with a signature light for a distinctive touch, however, this is only available in the top-end VXi/ZXi trim. There are also three new colours on offer with the 2017 Dzire - Oxford Blue, Gallant Red and Sherwood Brown, and fancier 15-inch precision cut alloy wheels.

The new Dzire comes with chrome grille, projector headlamps, and DRLs

The new Maruti Dzire measures 3995 mm in length, 1735 mm in width and 1515 mm in height, and has a wheelbase of 2450 mm. The sedan is wider by 20 mm, while the wheelbase has also grown by 20 mm over its predecessor. The ground clearance stands at 163 mm and has been lowered by 7 mm. Meanwhile, the height is shorter by 40 mm. That said, the 2017 Dzire sports a bigger boot at 378 litres and improved knee room as well. The new HEARTECT platform is lighter and stronger than the older version with the use of high tensile steel in the construction and has helped lose up to 85 kg on the petrol and up to 105 kg on the diesel variants.

New Maruti Suzuki Dzire Dimensions

Inside, Maruti Suzuki has made way for a plush looking cabin on the new Dzire. The car comes with leather-wrapped steering, flat-bottom steering wheel, and auto climate control. The two-tone colour combination looks premium and is complemented with features like engine push start-stop button, rear AC vents and a touchscreen infotainment system that supports Android Auto and Apple CarPlay as well as MirrorLink. The new Dzire also comes with dual front airbags, ABS with EBD and Brake Assist as standard on all trims, which is welcoming. The rear seats also get ISOFIX child anchorages.

The new Dzire gets the same petrol and diesel engines

Under the hood, it's the same powertrain but is a lot more efficient now. The 1.2-litre K-Series 4-pot petrol is tuned for 82 bhp at 6000 rpm and 113 Nm of peak torque at 4200 rpm. The 1.3-litre DDiS diesel, on the other hand, makes 74 bhp at 4000 rpm and 190 Nm of peak torque at 2000 rpm. Both engines come paired with a 5-speed manual and Automated Manual Transmission options. The engines now return an ARAI certified fuel economy of 22 kmpl on the petrol and 28.40 kmpl on the diesel version. Both efficiency figures are the best in the segment.

New Maruti Suzuki Dzire Specifications

The Maruti Suzuki Dzire has been the undisputed leader in the subcompact sedan space, but the segment has also gotten a lot more crowded than before. With the third generation model, Maruti has managed to iron out certain deficits while also offering a lot more now. The new Dzire competes with the new Hyundai Xcent, Volkswagen Ameo, Tata Zest and Tigor, Honda Amaze and the Ford Aspire.