Maruti Suzuki Dzire Launched In South Africa; Priced Equivalent to Rs 10.66 Lakh
The South Africa-spec Suzuki Dzire, priced at R224,900–R266,900 (Rs 10.66–12.65 lakh), is significantly pricier than the India-spec version (Rs 6.84–10.19 lakh).
By Sanorita
Suzuki’s popular compact sedan, the Dzire, has now made its way to South Africa, with prices ranging between R224,900 and R266,900 (roughly Rs 10.66–12.65 lakh). Compared to the India-spec Dzire, which starts at just Rs 6.84 lakh, the base model in South Africa is priced over Rs 3.80 lakh higher. While the design remains largely unchanged, the South African variant skips out on a number of key features. Here's a breakdown of what the South African-based sedan brings to the table.
South African-spec Dzire: What’s Changed?
Although both the Indian and South African versions of the Suzuki Dzire share several design elements, such as the Y-shaped LED tail lamps joined by a chrome strip and beige fabric seat upholstery, there are some key differences that set them apart. The India-spec Dzire features stylish dual-tone alloy wheels, while the South African version opts for all-black alloys of the same 15-inch size. The Indian model comes with premium LED headlamps, whereas the South African variant uses projector halogen units and omits fog lamps and LED DRLs entirely.
Inside, the differences continue. The South African Dzire lacks the silver dashboard trim seen on the Indian version. Its 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system matches the lower variants of the Indian Dzire, but falls short of higher variants.
Notably, features like push-button start/stop, a single-pane sunroof, wireless charging, and a 360-degree camera are also missing from the South African model. Both versions share the same analogue instrument cluster with a MID, but the Indian Dzire gains an edge with its leatherette-wrapped steering wheel.
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Under the hood, both the Indian and South African Suzuki Dzire models feature the same 1.2-litre, 3-cylinder petrol engine producing 81bhp and 112Nm. The key difference lies in the gearbox: the South African model gets a CVT, while the Indian Dzire uses a 5-speed AMT. Both versions come with a 5-speed manual option. Notably, the Indian Dzire also offers a petrol-CNG variant, which produces 69bhp and 102Nm and is limited to manual transmission only.
