The demand for sedans has come down in the last few years. But with a sale rate of approximately 10,000 units per month, the Maruti Suzuki Dzire has consistently ranked among the top 10 best-selling vehicles. So if you’re also in the market for the Maruti Suzuki Dzire, here’s a look at which variant you should buy.
Specifications & Performance
| Engine | 1.2-litre Dual-Jet Dual VVT petrol |
| No of Cylinders | 4 |
| Max Power | 90PS (petrol) / 77.5PS (CNG) |
| Max Torque | 113Nm (petrol) / 98.5Nm (CNG) |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual or AMT (petrol) / 5-speed manual (CNG) |
| Fuel Efficiency | 22.41kmpl (petrol-MT), 22.61kmpl (petrol-AMT), 31.12km/kg (CNG) |
This Dzire features the same 1.2-liter DualJet petrol engine as the Swift. It runs smoothly without any noticeable vibration or harshness. It is super responsive at lower RPMs and feels easy to drive in city conditions. Additionally, its clutch is super light, and the gearing is slick. This allows you to drive for hours in bumper-to-bumper traffic with any trouble. The AMT, however, will improve your convenience even more since it shifts up and down extremely quickly. You won’t notice any lag unless you are hard on the accelerator pedal.
Dimensions and Cabin Space
| Length | 3995mm |
| Width | 1735mm |
| Height | 1515mm |
| Wheelbase | 2450mm |
| Ground Clearance | ≈ 163mm |
| Boot Space | 378L |
The Maruti Suzuki Dzire offers plenty of room inside the cabin. Seats in this sub-4m sedan are comfortable & supportive and positioned high compared to its rivals, and it’s long 2,450mm wheelbase provides ample legroom in the rear as well so that tall passengers can comfortably sit together behind one another.
Variant-wise Price and Features
1. Maruti Suzuki Dzire LXi
| Ex-Showroom Price | Rs 6.24 lakh |
Key Features: –
| Exterior | Reflector-based halogen headlamps, steel wheels, antenna and rear LED combination tail lamps. |
| Interior | Dual-tone interiors, analogue instrument cluster with MID and bottle holder on all doors, |
| Comfort & Convenience | Air Conditioner with heater, front accessory socket, tilt adjustable power steering. |
| Safety | Dual airbags, ABS with EBD and Brake Assist, rear parking sensors, seatbelt reminder, high-speed alert system, ISOFIX anchors, front seat belt with pre-tensioner. |
Verdict: Despite its low price, we do not suggest buying the LXI variant even to budget-conscious buyers because it lacks several essential features.
2. Maruti Suzuki Dzire VXi
| Ex-Showroom Price | Rs 7.28 lakh (MT), Rs 7.78 lakh (AMT), Rs 8.23 lakh (CNG-MT) |
| Price Difference From LXI | Rs 1.04 lakh |
Key Features (over LXI): –
| Exterior | Body-coloured door handles & ORVMs, side turn indicators on ORVMs, and full wheel covers. |
| Interior | Urbane satin chrome accents on console/gear lever & steering wheel, front dome lamp, tachometer, vanity mirror on co-driver’s sunvisor, wooden accent with a natural gloss finish and front door armrest with fabric. |
| Comfort & Convenience | Rear AC vents, rear centre armrest with cup holders, remote keyless entry, rear power socket with mobile holder, central locking, electromagnetic trunk opening, power windows with driver’s side auto down function, power adjustable & foldable ORVMs, height adjustable driver’s seat, adjustable front seat headrests, and steering mounted audio & calling controls. |
| Infotainment | Audio System with USB, AUX and Bluetooth Connectivity, four speakers and outside temperature display (AMT only). |
| Safety | ESP with Hill Hold Assist (AMT Only), day/night IRVM, anti-theft security system, and speed-sensitive door locking. |
Verdict: While the Maruti Suzuki Dzire VXI variant has almost all the features you would need, you will have a better ownership experience if you increase your budget by Rs 58,000 and go for the ZXI variant.
3. Maruti Suzuki Dzire ZXi
| Ex-Showroom Price | Rs 7.96 lakh (MT), Rs 8.46 lakh (AMT), Rs 8.91 lakh (CNG-MT) |
| Price Difference From VXi | Rs 58,000 |
Key Features (over VXI): –
| Exterior | Alloy wheels and fog lamps. |
| Interior | Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel. |
| Comfort & Convenience | Automatic climate control, smart keyless entry with push button start, rear defogger, and pinch guard for driver’s window. |
| Infotainment | 7-inch Smartplay Studio touchscreen infotainment with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity, two tweeters and an outside temperature display (standard). |
Verdict: Providing more useful and good-to-have features than the base LXI and VXI variants, the Maruti Suzuki Dzire ZXI variant offers excellent value for its price and earns our highest recommendation.
4. Maruti Suzuki Dzire ZXi+
| Ex-Showroom Price | Rs 8.67 lakh (MT), Rs 9.17 lakh (AMT) |
| Price Difference From ZXi | Rs 71,000 |
Key Features (over ZXI): –
| Exterior | LED projector headlamps, LED DRLs, and precision-cut alloy wheels. |
| Interior | Coloured MID. |
| Comfort & Convenience | Automatic headlamps, cruise control and key sync foldable ORVMs. |
| Safety | Reverse parking camera. |
Verdict: The ZXI+ is a value upgrade if you don’t have any budget restrictions.
