Maruti Suzuki Dzire

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Maruti Suzuki Dzire
Maruti Suzuki Dzire VXi VVT.JPG
Overview
Manufacturer Maruti Suzuki
Production2008–present
Assembly Manesar, Haryana, India
Body and chassis
Class Subcompact car
Body style 4-door sedan
Layout Front-engine, front-wheel-drive
Related Suzuki Swift
Suzuki Ertiga
Chronology
Predecessor Maruti Suzuki Esteem

The Maruti Suzuki Dzire (stylised as the Maruti Suzuki DZire, previously known as Maruti Suzuki Swift Dzire) is a subcompact sedan made for the Indian market since 2008. It was developed as a variation of the Suzuki Swift hatchback.

Contents

The Maruti Suzuki Dzire was launched in 2008 and was based on the second generation of the Swift hatchback. It was introduced as subcompact sedan for the Indian market and African marketing 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, it was converted into a sub 4-meter sedan.

First generation (2008–2012)

Maruti Suzuki Swift Dzire
First generation
Maruti Suzuki Swift Dzire (cropped).jpg
Overview
Production2008–2012
Powertrain
Engine 1.3-litre (petrol)
1.2-litre (diesel)
Transmission 5-speed manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,390 mm (94.1 in)
Length4,160 mm (163.8 in)
Width1,690 mm (66.5 in)
Height1,530 mm (60.2 in)

The Swift Dzire was introduced with a 1.3-litre petrol engine and a Fiat-sourced 1.3-litre diesel engine. Due to the BS IV emission norms in 2010, Maruti replaced the petrol engine with a 1.2-litre K-series engine. [1]

Powertrain

TypeEngineTransmissionPowerTorque
Petrol1.3 L I4 5-speed manual88 PS (87 hp) at 6000 rpm113 N⋅m (83 lb⋅ft) at 4500 rpm
Diesel1.2 L I45-speed manual76 PS (75 hp) at 4000 rpm190 N⋅m (140 lb⋅ft) at 2000 rpm

Second generation (2012–2017)

Maruti Suzuki Swift Dzire
Second generation
Suzuki Swift Dzire 1.2 GL 2013.jpg
Overview
Production2012–2017
Powertrain
Engine 1.2-litre K12B VVT (petrol)
1.3-litre D13A DDiS turbo (diesel)
Transmission 5-speed manual/4-speed automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,430 mm (95.7 in)
Length3,995 mm (157.3 in)
Width1,695 mm (66.7 in)
Height1,555 mm (61.2 in)
Rear view Suzuki Swift DZire 1.2 GL 2013 (rear).jpg
Rear view

The second generation of the Swift Dzire was based on the third generation of the Suzuki Swift. This update was a very significant one as its length was reduced below four metres in order to get the tax benefit offered to sub 4-meter cars. A 1.2-litre K-series petrol engine was introduced, and a 1.3-litre DDiS diesel engine. A four-speed automatic transmission option which was available only in the VXi trim. [2]

The 2015 revised Maruti Suzuki Swift was rated as the most fuel efficient diesel car in India. [3] [4]

Maruti Suzuki launched the DZire ZDi with Automatic Gear Shift (AGS) in January 2016 at INR 8.39 Lakhs (ex-showroom Delhi). [5]

The 5-speed automated manual transmission (AMT) is paired to the 1.3-litre DDiS diesel engine in the Dzire ZDi trim.

Third generation (2017–present)

Maruti Suzuki Dzire
Third generation
Maruti Suzuki Dzire VXi VVT (front).JPG
Overview
Production2017–present
Powertrain
Engine 1.2-litre K12M VVT I4 (Petrol)
1.2-litre K12B VVT I4 (Petrol)
1.3-litre D13A DDiS I4 (Turbodiesel)
Transmission 5-speed manual/automated manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,450 mm (96.5 in)
Length3,995 mm (157.3 in)
Width1,735 mm (68.3 in)
Height1,515 mm (59.6 in)

The third generation, called Dzire, no longer Swift Dzire, was launched on 16 May 2017, [6] [7] and is based on the fourth generation of the Suzuki Swift.

Rear view Maruti Suzuki Dzire VXi VVT (rear).JPG
Rear view

The Suzuki Dzire is built on the lightweight HEARTECT platform sourced from the India-spec Baleno hatchback. It has a completely revised external body design with special focus on the front section. It has a newly designed large hexagonal grille in the front section flanked by all-new projector headlamps and a strip of LED DRLs running on the cluster. The body loses its overly bulgy nature and looks leaner than before.

Sales

Maruti Suzuki Dzire has been leading the subcompact segment in India ever since its second generation was introduced. Back in 2015, the company added another feature to its hat by crossing the sales mark of 1 million [8] (1 million) sold units in the domestic market. The car has been grossing up a sales number of over 15,000 and close to 20,000 in the 2016–17 period where it has registered more than double the sales number of its competitors like the Honda Amaze, Hyundai Xcent and Tata Zest.

Reception

In 2015, the Suzuki Dzire won J.D. Power's Most Appealing Entry Midsize Car and the Most Dependable Midsize Car. [9]

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