Maruti Suzuki launched the 4th generation model of its popular hatchback, the Swift, in the country this year. With the new-gen Swift now available, the carmaker’s next major release for India is the all new Dzire compact sedan, with prices set to be revealed on November 11.
Exterior:
Maruti is taking a more premium design route with the new Dzire, giving it a distinct look from the Swift, even though both will share much of the same structure. Leaked images show an Audi inspired front with a black grille and chrome accents, slim headlights with black bezels, and a sportier bumper. The new wraparound LED tail-lights will feature stylish LED outlines and the diamond-cut alloy wheels will be different from the Swift. Some body panels will have sharper creases to further differentiate the Dzire from its hatchback sibling.
Interior:
The new Dzire will offer a sunroof and additional comforts not found in the Swift. While much of the interior will be similar to the hatchback, it will have lighter shades on the dashboard and upholstery for a more premium feel. Some features carried over from the Swift include a 9-inch free standing touchscreen, automatic climate control, and an analogue instrument cluster with a 4.2-inch digital MID.
Powertrain Options:
The new Dzire will be powered by the same 1.2-litre, three-cylinder Z Series petrol engine as the Swift. It will also offer a petrol-CNG variant. The petrol models will have an option for an AMT, while the CNG variants will be available only with a five-speed manual transmission.
Pricing And Rivals:
Currently, the Dzire is priced from ₹6.57 lakh (ex-showroom). The updated model is expected to start at ₹6.99 lakh (ex-showroom) and may be offered in five variants: LXI, VXI, VXI(O), ZXI, and ZXI+. The new Dzire will compete with models like the Hyundai Aura, Honda Amaze, and Tata Tigor.
Launch Date:
With the car being unveiled on November 11, Maruti is expected to begin bookings for the new Dzire in the coming weeks, with deliveries anticipated to start around mid-November.
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