Maruti Suzuki has launched the fourth-gen Dzire at a starting price of Rs 6.79 lakh. The new Dzire is the first Maruti to get a 5-star Global NCAP crash test rating.The new Dzire can also be bought with Maruti’s subscription service for an EMI of Rs 18,248.
The new Dzire is 3,995mm long, 1,735mm wide and 1,525mm high, with a 2,450mm wheelbase and a 163mm ground clearance. Dimensionally, except a 10mm increase in height, it is identical to the outgoing Dzire.
The front of the new Dzire gets a flat hood with subtle creases at each corner. The headlamps are like Audi-esque “Crystal vision” with blacked-out surrounds. There is a bigger hexagonal grille and features five horizontal slats.
The rear of the new Dzire gets a squarish tail-lamp design with “3D Trinity LED elements.” The bootlid design and bumper look similar to the old model.
The overall design is similar to the Swift hatchback’s. There are multiple colors and textures as compared to the black and silver theme on the Swift. The dashboard is dark brown with faux wood and silver trims. It features the same 9-inch Smartplay Pro Plus unit seen on many other Marutis and gets wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity along with connected car features.The new Dzire also gets cruise control, rear AC vents, a rear centre armrest and a 360-degree camera.
The new Dzire comes with the same 82hp, 112Nm 1.2-litre three-cylinder Z12E petrol engine as the Swift that also gets an idle start/stop feature. Gearbox choices include a 5-speed manual or a 5-speed AMT. On CNG, the engine produces 69.75hp and 101.8Nm.
The new Maruti Dzire has scored an impressive 5-star rating in adult occupant protection (AOP) and a 4-star safety rating for child occupant protection (COP) at GNCAP. This makes it the first Maruti to score a 5-star rating from Global NCAP. Safety features on the new Dzire include six airbags, ESP, hill hold assist, ABS with EBD, brake assist, three-point seat belts for all seats and ISOFIX mounts.