New Maruti Dzire review, first drive, space, comfort, features, safety, ride and handling – Introduction

SUVs are all the trend right this moment, however nobody instructed the Dzire that. It continues to be a powerful vendor. Final 12 months, the compact sedan discovered 1.57 lakh patrons – that’s greater than all its rivals mixed. Much more spectacular is that this determine places it forward of compact SUVs just like the Hyundai Venue, Kia Sonet and Maruti Fronx.

So, in contrast to the Ciaz, Maruti has lavished loads of consideration on this sedan, with common updates because the authentic was launched in 2008. As with all predecessors, the Dzire relies on the Swift, and this new mannequin shares its underpinnings with the newest Swift, which was launched earlier this 12 months. Whereas it’s based mostly on the earlier automobile and shares its ‘Heartect’ platform, there are huge adjustments to technical bits, such because the suspension and the structural parts of the physique. There are aesthetic adjustments too, and thus, Maruti classifies this because the 4th technology.

LED headlights with built-in DRLs now horizontally oriented.

Aside from the peak, the place the brand new Dzire is 10mm taller at 1,525mm, the brand new automobile is equivalent to the outgoing mannequin in size (3,995mm), width (1,735mm), and wheelbase (2,450mm). The width and wheelbase are additionally equivalent to these of the brand new Swift.

Maruti Suzuki Dzire exterior type

With every technology, Maruti has additional distanced the Dzire from the Swift, and this one sees the utmost separation. One look, or perhaps a good lengthy stare on the two vehicles outdoors, won’t clue you into their shared genes. The Dzire seems to be very completely different, and the styling may be very sedan-like with a horizontal orientation, in contrast to the earlier automobile, which carried vertically styled parts. That’s clearly seen with the LED headlights, that are slim, horizontally formed models housing skinny DRLs and crystal-like dice parts laid out horizontally. The grille has an Audi-esque familiarity to it, because of the massive trapezoidal form. That stated, although, the Dzire’s entrance finish has its personal type and appears very good and stylish, topped by a flatter bonnet in comparison with the earlier automobile.

Alloys are 15-inch models with 185/65 part tyres.

On the facet, the curves on the doorways look just like the mannequin earlier than, however with the reshaped entrance and rear fenders, the brand new automobile does stand aside. Alloys are newly designed models, 15 inches in diameter, and carry 185/65 sized tyres. Atop, there’s a shark fin antenna as an alternative of a daily one.

The tail-lights are squarish however carry a tri-arrow-shaped LED mild signature laid horizontally, and that lends extra visible width to the automobile. The boot has an added lip spoiler, and the decrease fringe of the bumper has a sporty-looking chamfered strip moulded into it. It helps widen the automobile visually and can make for a sporty contact with some contrasting shade. Dzire RS arising, Suzuki?

Decrease fringe of the bumper includes a sporty-looking chamfered strip.
 

Maruti Suzuki Dzire inside type, area and luxury

Whereas the outside bears no resemblance to the Swift, the inside is sort of equivalent. The dashboard, centre console, steering wheel, and instrument panel are all carried over however have a unique color scheme that makes use of beige on the sprint, door pads and seats, and wooden trim throughout the sprint. It seems to be good and neat, and all controls are nicely laid out and simple to make use of. Whereas some might need most well-liked a completely digital instrument panel with a graphics-heavy design, the dual dials look neat, sporty, and really simple to learn at a look.

Fake wooden trim on the dashboard provides a premium contact.

Entrance seats are cozy with gentle cushioning, and general area is simply high-quality; on the rear, nevertheless, headroom is tight. Regardless of the 5mm enhance in top over the Swift, headroom feels compromised, largely as a result of sunroof, which has resulted in a decrease headliner. The liner is scooped out in the direction of the rear, however I had nearly a three-finger area to the highest, and the roof does really feel near your head. Consolation-wise, the seat is okay, softly cushioned just like the entrance, and there’s a rear armrest, twin AC vents, and two USB ports for rear passengers. Boot area is nearly satisfactory, at 382 litres – the bottom within the class – and the rear seat again is fastened (can’t be folded down).  

Decrease headliner because of sunroof limits headroom. 
 

Maruti Suzuki Dzire options and security

Large new options on the Dzire are a sunroof and a 360-degree digital camera; whereas the sunroof is small and has a extra feel-good issue, the 360-degree digital camera presents a transparent view with a 3D show and dynamic rear parking traces. Different options are a 9-inch touchscreen unit with wi-fi Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, wi-fi cellphone charging, linked automobile tech, and cruise management. Given what’s on supply right this moment on this worth section, Maruti Suzuki ought to have had a number of extra options, resembling premium audio {hardware}, cooled seats, and ambient lighting. 

360-degree digital camera presents a transparent view with a 3D show.

Whereas these options go amiss, it’s good to see that the protection package is elaborate and customary throughout variants. Six airbags, 3-point seatbelts for all occupants, ISO-FIX baby seat mounts, ABS, ESP, and Hill Maintain Help will function in each Dzire offered. What’s even nicer to see, and will likely be an enormous shock for a lot of, is the 5-star grownup occupant and 4-star baby occupant safety score the Dzire has scored beneath the GNCAP security protocol. The efficiency in these new enhanced security protocols is commendable, and whereas it will not be a 360-degree evaluation of every little thing that may go flawed, it covers a good portion of street accidents and is an efficient barometer for the protection potential of a automobile.

Maruti Suzuki Dzire engine and efficiency

The brand new Dzire is powered by the lately launched Z12E engine that debuted with the brand new Swift. Like within the Swift, the 3-cylinder unit places out an equivalent 82hp at 5700rpm and 112Nm of torque at 4300rpm. It feels equivalent in nature too. There are some vibrations at low rpms, however these fade away as you drive on. The engine is sort of audible, however at low and mid speeds, it has a likeable audio word with it, solely sounding strained on the prime finish.

82hp engine lacks pep however has good low-end response.

82hp could not sound like a lot, and certainly, it’s 8hp decrease than the outgoing K12M engine. Nonetheless, at low engine speeds, the response is sweet and the automobile strikes off the road cleanly and crisply.

Energy then builds up in a delicate and linear trend, and retains coming in even above 5,000rpm, so there’s some benefit in revving it additional. Those that like a spirited drive will find yourself doing so, because the engine isn’t peppy and vigorous. It even purple traces at 6,000rpm, which is about 400rpm decrease than the earlier unit. In a fast take a look at, it took over 13 seconds to 100kph from zero, which is slower than the earlier automobile. Nonetheless, we’ll quickly put it via our customary instrument checks to measure all of the figures. Don’t maintain your breath, although, because the Dzire will likely be slower than the Swift, which itself wasn’t very spectacular.

Wheelbase is equivalent to the previous-gen Dzire.

Going via the gears is not a chore; the 5-speed gearbox has been tweaked and includes a new hydraulic clutch. It’s totally easy and light-weight in effort, and the gear throws are additionally mild and simple. Shifts on the AMT are easy and at a reasonable tempo, and there is a minimal hole between shifts; it additionally downshifts a gear or two readily, however put your foot down and the pause will get very pronounced, and this does decelerate the automobile throughout onerous acceleration. There’s a tip operate to the gear lever that lets you manually management shifts. 

Each handbook and AMT are easy shifting gearboxes. 

The principle calling card for the brand new powerplant is effectivity, with the Dzire now claiming a determine of 24.79kpl for the 5-speed handbook, which is up from the sooner vehicles’ 23.26kpl declare. The AMT model claims a determine of 25.71kpl. There’s additionally a CNG model, which we’re but to drive, and that guarantees 33.73kms/kg from its 70ps and 102Nm energy unit.

Maruti Suzuki Dzire trip and dealing with

Just like the powertrain, the Dzire’s suspension {hardware} can be carried over from the Swift, with McPherson struts on the entrance and a torsion beam setup on the rear. Small tweaks have been made to the spring and dampers; nevertheless, these are solely to compensate for the rise in kerb weight, which, at 960 kg, is 40 kilos greater than the Swift. The character thus stays the identical, and that’s an excellent factor. Just like the hatch, the sedan additionally rides very nicely; bump absorption is sweet, and common potholes and ruts are smoothed out nicely.

Trip is cozy and compliant with agile dealing with.

On the dealing with entrance, too, it impresses just like the Swift. The electrical energy steering is easy and fluid, and it returns to the centre in a really pure method. Push it onerous, and there’s some physique roll, however for on a regular basis and even some spirited driving, it corners nicely with a progressive and managed lean, providing good street grip.  

Maruti Suzuki Dzire worth and verdict

Maruti Suzuki has clearly put in vital effort with the brand new Dzire. The automobile seems to be and feels very completely different from earlier than; it’s elegant and extra sedan-like, and that’s commendable given the tight confines of its sub-4-meter footprint. It rides very nicely, the dealing with is sweet and sporty, and the engine is greater than satisfactory for on a regular basis driving. It’s nicely geared up, too, and options just like the sunroof and 360-degree digital camera will likely be appreciated, as will the truth that that is Maruti Suzuki’s first 5-star GNCAP automobile. It’s priced between Rs 6.79 lakh and Rs 10.14 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi).

So is it excellent, then? No, rear headroom is tight, and it ought to have provided a number of extra of right this moment’s must-have options, however this received’t be sufficient to discourage patrons, particularly not while you weigh it in opposition to its spectacular breadth of skills. So, like its predecessor, the brand new Dzire will proceed to ring the money register for Maruti and is all set to hold on being the flagbearer for sedans in an more and more dominant SUV world.

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