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With the launch of the Swift Dzire, Maruti has definitely set the cat among the pigeons in the lower A3 segment. Till now this segment was populated by mundane cars like the Indigo and
Well, to find out I visited the nearest Maruti showroom.
The Dzire I saw parked in the showroom was a ZDI variant in a dark shade of blue that looked really handsome.
The styling is definitely more striking and contemporary if compared to the Indigo -
In comparison the
The insides of the car had me pleasantly surprised. Maruti has gone a long way in equipping the car with all the bells and whistles in its kitty and hence is leagues ahead of the competition.
The in dash CD player with controls on the steering wheel (whoa!), climate control etc. the list is impressive.
The twin tone interiors lighten up things inside and add to that feeling of luxury.
Three passengers at the rear could mean a snug fit for the Dzire which is not as wide as the
Later I went for a test drive and was pleasantly surprised to know that the addition of the boot had done very little to dent the sporty performance and efficiency of the excellent Swift diesel engine. In terms of cubic capacity it is the smallest engine among the trio but has the highest power and torque output. This translates into a peppy and sporty drive on the road. The
ABS and EBD works perfectly, and along with airbags make the Dzire a very safe car to live with. Ride and handling is very sporty because of the fantastic steering of the Dzire. I found the rear suspension slightly softer than the Swift too. Over a rough patch the
Well, striking looks, feature loaded, killer pricing and brand Maruti make the Dzire a formidable rival. The Dzire is definitely in a league of its own here.
good style, good interiors, featuresrear space