Maruti Suzuki Dzire - Old vs New: What's Different?

The new Maruti Suzuki Dzire has finally made its debut, with significant upgrades over its predecessor. Bookings for the car are currently open for a token of Rs 11,000 on both offline and online platforms, while prices are set to be announced on November 11. The updated Dzire features a 1.2-litre 3-cylinder Z-series petrol engine, which replaces the old 1.2-litre 4-cylinder K-series unit. This motor produces 81bhp and 112Nm (a decrease of 8bhp and 2Nm). The gearbox options are a 5-speed manual and an AMT. Let's explore how the newly revealed Dzire differs from the previous model.

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New Maruti Suzuki Dzire vs Old: Exterior

The overall size and shape haven't changed much, but the fourth generation now has a unique design, with a bold front bumper, a large grille with several horizontal slats, sophisticated LED headlights with horizontal DRLs, a revamped fog lamp housing, and a prominent shoulder line. It also gets new alloy wheels, and Y-shaped LED taillights connected by a chrome strip.

New Maruti Suzuki Dzire vs Old: Interior

The Swift and the new Dzire have the same dashboard layout. However, the latter has a dual-tone black and beige cabin theme with imitation wooden accents on the dashboard, in contrast to the former's black interior. The push-button engine start stays in the same spot, while the 9-inch touchscreen infotainment system is now situated over the front AC vents.

While there is no confirmation, the previous cup holders are anticipated to be swapped for a wireless phone charger in front of the gear lever on the new Dzire. Other notable features include a single-pane sunroof (segment first), a 360-degree camera (segment first), 6 airbags (as standard), rear parking sensors, and electronic stability control (ESC).

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New Maruti Suzuki Dzire vs Old: Price 

With several upgrades, the upcoming Dzire is likely to fetch a higher price than the current Dzire, which costs between Rs 6.57 lakh and Rs 9.34 lakh (ex-showroom).