New Maruti Suzuki Dzire Mileage Revealed Ahead of India Launch

Maruti Suzuki has revealed its updated compact sedan, the Dzire, ahead of the launch on November 11. In its new avatar, the Maruti Suzuki car benefits from a new design, tech, and powertrain. It is now more frugal than the previous model (22.41km/l–22.61km/l), with mileage figures of 24.79 (MT), and 25.71km/l (AT). Bookings for the sedan are currently underway for a token amount of Rs 11,000, while deliveries are set to begin shortly after the launch. Here's all you need to know about the upcoming Maruti Suzuki vehicle in terms of engine, design, and other features.

New Maruti Suzuki Dzire: Powertrain

Powering the all-new Dzire is a 1.2-litre three-cylinder naturally aspirated petrol engine borrowed from the Swift. This unit produces 80bhp of maximum power and 112Nm of peak torque and is paired either with a five-speed manual or AMT transmission.

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New Maruti Suzuki Dzire: Exterior and Interior

The updated Dzire stands out with its aggressive front bumper, stylish LED headlights with horizontal DRLs, a wide grille with several horizontal slats, and redesigned fog lamp housings. Though its silhouette is similar to that of the previous model, the sedan's shoulder line is now more pronounced. Other features include a shark fin antenna, a boot lid spoiler, and Y-shaped LED taillights joined by a chrome strip. 

The Dzire's interior features a beige and black theme, and faux wood accents on the dashboard. It is equipped with an analogue driver's display, cruise control, a 9-inch touchscreen with wireless compatibility for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, air conditioning with rear vents, and a single-pane sunroof. 

New Maruti Suzuki Dzire: Safety and Variants

The revised compact sedan from Maruti Suzuki is fitted with an array of safety features, including rear parking sensors, electronic stability control (ESC), six airbags (standard), and a 360-degree camera (segment first). It has four main variants: LXi, VXi, ZXi, and ZXi Plus. 

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New Maruti Suzuki Dzire: Expected Price and Market Rivals

With several cosmetic and feature enhancements over its predecessor, the updated Dzire is expected to start at roughly Rs 6.70 lakh (ex-showroom). It will lock horns with the Hyundai Aura, the Tata Tigor, and the Honda Amaze (also due for a makeover).