Introduction
Maruti has launched the next-generation Dzire in India with a starting price of Rs 6.79 lakh (introductory ex-showroom) valid till 31 December. It’s available in four trims, two engine options and two transmission options.
Prices and competition
Prices for the Maruti Dzire start at Rs 6.79 lakh and top out at Rs 10.14 lakh for the top-spec ZXi+ AMT variant. This is an increase in the range of Rs 23,000 at the entry-level and Rs 80,000 at the top end when comparing variant to variant.
When looking at immediate competition the Dzire has three main rivals- the Hyundai Aura, Tata Tigor and the Honda Amaze which will enter a new generation next month. When compared to the Aura and Tigor, the new Dzire has a higher starting price and higher top-end price but for this additional jump offers more features. The Amaze on the other hand has a higher starting price but tops out just below the new Dzire and this is considering the second-generation vehicle. We expect a price hike when the third-generation car is launched next month.
Among SUVs, you have the Kiger, Magnite, Exter and Punch all starting off below the new Dzire but topping out roughly the same point. They have almost the same features but with SUV styling and higher ground clearance.
Finally, when looking at the premium hatchback segment, we have the Baleno, Glanza and the Hyundai i20. Of these, the i20 is the most expensive both in terms of starting price and top-end price and this is not considering the i20 N Line.
Variant wise highlights
Now that we have looked at prices both for the Dzire range as well as how it stacks up against the immediate competition, here are highlights of what you get in each variant of the new Dzire.
LXi
This is the entry-level variant of the car and you get the following features
14-inch steel wheels
Projector headlamps and LED tail lamps
Front and rear power windows
Remote keyless entry
Tilt adjustment for steering
VXi
This is the second-level variant and here is what you get. This version is also where you get the CNG powertrain.
Indicators integrated into ORVMs
Day-night iRVM
7.0-inch touchscreen with wireless phone mirroring
Steering mounted control
OTA updates
Rear armrest with cup holders
Height-adjustable driver’s seat
ZXi
We now move into the higher-spec version of the car and this is where the CNG range tops out.
LED light package
Tweeters
Button start and smart key
Auto headlamps
Suzuki connect
Climate control
TPMS
ZXi+
This is the fully-loaded model and is priced Rs 80,000 over the ZXi both for the AT and MT options.
360 camera
15-inch diamond cut wheels
Electric sunroof
Cruise control
Safety features
All versions get six airbags, ESP, ABS with EBD, hill-hold and ISOFIX child seat mounting points. In fact, the Dzire is Maruti’s first car to get a five-star GNCAP crash test rating and this was revealed on 8 November.
Best variant to buy?
In our books, the ZXi variant works the best as it has all the good useable features offered especially if the additional one lakh is a bit of a stretch. The features offered on the ZXi+ variant are for want of better term ‘brag features’. Your driving and usage experience wouldn’t be affected if they were not present.
Engine options
The fourth-gen Maruti Dzire is powered by the automaker’s new 1.2-litre Z-Series petrol engine paired with five-speed manual and AMT units. The power output is rated at 80bhp and 112Nm. Also up for offer is a CNG version, tuned to develop 68bhp and 102Nm. The claimed mileages stand at 24.79kmpl for the petrol MT, 25.71kmpl for the petrol AT and 33.73km/kg for the CNG-powered model.
Photography: Kapil Angane
