2023 Maruti Dzire

Information

The Suzuki Dzire (stylized DZire, previously knows as the Suzuki Swift Dzire), known as the Suzuki Swift Sedan in Colombia and Guatemala, is a subcompact notchback sedan made by Suzuki mainly for the Indian market since 2008. It was developed as a sedan variation of the Swift hatchback.

The Dzire was launched in 2008 and was based on the first generation Swift hatchback. It was introduced as a subcompact sedan for the Indian market in order to offer a sedan-like car in a smaller size. Later, in order to get the tax benefits offered to cars with a length below 4 meters in India, it was converted into a sub-4-meter sedan.

Third generation (2017)

Overview

Production: 2017–present | 2023–present (Dzire Tour S)
Assembly: India: Manesar, Haryana (Maruti Suzuki); Ahmedabad (Suzuki Motor Gujarat)

Body and chassis

Platform: HEARTECT B platform
Related: Suzuki Baleno (WB) | Suzuki Swift (third generation) | Suzuki Ertiga (second generation)

Powertrain

Engine: Petrol:1.2 L K12M VVT I4 |
Petrol MHEV/CNG:1.2 L K12N Dualjet Dual VVT I4
Diesel:1.3 L D13A DDiS I4 turbo-diesel
Transmission: 5-speed Aisin manual | 5-speed Aisin-Magneti Marelli AMT “AGS”

Dimensions

Wheelbase: 2,450 mm (96.5 in)
Length: 3,995 mm (157.3 in)
Width: 1,735 mm (68.3 in)
Height: 1,515 mm (59.6 in)
Curb weight: 860–915 kg (1,896.0–2,017.2 lb) (Petrol) | 955–990 kg (2,105.4–2,182.6 lb) (Diesel) | 990–995 kg (2,182.6–2,193.6 lb) (CNG)

Maruti Suzuki launched the third generation Dzire sedan in India on 16 May 2017. The third generation is based on the third generation of the Suzuki Swift. However, for the first time ever, it drops the “Swift” nameplate from its name (except in Colombia and Guatemala where it is marketed as Swift Sedan). The second-generation Dzire continued to be produced and sold exclusively to fleet operators in India, while being rebadged as the Dzire Tour S.

It is built on the HEARTECT platform which uses ultra-high tensile and high tensile steel in its construction, so as to not comprise on structural rigidity. Despite being lighter, Suzuki claims that the vehicle is compliant with frontal and side impact regulations, as well as meets pedestrian safety regulations. The car is also wider and offers increased space for the occupant. Suzuki also claims that the third generation Dzire has 55 mm better rear legroom, as compared to the previous model. Moreover, the boot space has been increased to 378 litres (13.3 cu ft).

It has a completely revised external body design with a special focus on the front section. It has a newly designed large hexagonal grille in the front section flanked by an all-new projector headlamps and a strip of LED DRLs running on the cluster. The body loses its overly bulgy nature and looks cleaner than before.

The engine options on offer at launch include a 1.2 L K12M motor producing 82 bhp (83 PS; 61 kW) and 113 N⋅m (83 lb⋅ft; 12 kg⋅m) of torque, while the diesel gets the 1.3 L D13A DDiS motor with 74 bhp (75 PS; 55 kW) and 190 N⋅m (140 lb⋅ft; 19 kg⋅m) of torque. Both engines can be had with a 5-speed manual or 5-speed AMT. The petrol models is rated 22 km/L (4.5 L/100 km; 62 mpg‑imp; 52 mpg‑US) and the diesel models are rated at 28.40 km/L (3.521 L/100 km; 80.2 mpg‑imp; 66.8 mpg‑US) in the fuel economy department.

Facelifted model appeared in March 2020. It comes with redesigned front end with wider grille and modern wood finish interiors, plus new features such as cruise control and VSC (AMT only). For the Indian market, a more refined 1.2 L K12N Dualjet petrol engine was used, replacing the previous petrol and diesel engines. The CNG variant of K12N engine was launched for Indian market in March 2022.