Swift Dzire VXI

Review

Maruti DZire is the next value for money sedan in its segment from Maruti cradle after SX4 , SX4 was a good hit by sales number. Maruti has launched the Dzire in 6 variants - 3 of petrol and 3 diesel.
Base model of petrol version is available for Rs. 4.49 lakhs(Ex-showroom Delhi) and base model of diesel version is priced at Rs. 4.90 Lakhs(Ex-showroom Delhi).

Engines.

Maruti has launched Dzire with its new-generation 1300cc Multijet diesel engine and in a 1.3-litre petrol variant. It uses the same engines as the swift and there is very marginal increase in weight(30kg) which ensures that the performance is same like the swift.

The Petrol engine develops maximum power of 87 Bhp at 6000 rpm with maximum torque of 113 Nm at 4500 rpm and diesel engine develops maximum power of 75 Bhp at 4000 rpm with maximum torque of 190 Nm at 2000 rpm. Both the engines feel very refined and have enough power with resonable mileage.

Interiors, Safety features & Mileage.

To be more upmarket, interiors have been refreshed for the Maruti Dzire with the contemporary beige upholsteries, the stuff used is imported velvet in a combination of plain and checks. The Speedometer and tachometer looks good with crome surrounds and are white-lit which looks cool at night.

Steering has been borrowed from SX4, top end variant comes with steering mounted stereo controls like SX4. It comes with dash integrated audio system, power windows, power steering and remote central locking.

Safety features include dual airbags, ABS with EBD, collapsible steering column and an i-CATS anti-theft facility. Many of these features are first-time offerings in the segment.

Without doubt Dzire's trump card is the mileage. Verna, Indigo come a distant second and only competition is from Mahindra Renault Logan.

Maruti is higher in terms of power also and it is the most economical since it uses a 5-point injection. Also the weight of Dzire is not significant to affect the mileage in comparison to its hatchback verion.

Pricing & Resale Value.

Maruti Suzuki has launched Dzire with an introductory price ranging from Rs 4,49,000 to Rs 6,70,000 (ex-showroom Delhi). The petrol variant will cost Rs 4,49,000 to Rs 5,90,000 and the diesel Rs 5,39,000 to Rs 6,70,000.
Maruti outsells all other cars and therefore you will have a better chance of reselling your car at a higher value than a Verna or a Logan. Dzire is offered in seven colours: Arctic White, Silky Silver, Clear Beige, Midnight Black, Bright Red, Azure Gray and Sovereign Blue.

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