Maruti Suzuki has launched the all-new 2017 Dzireat prices ranging between Rs 5.45 lakh - Rs 9.41 lakh, ex-Delhi. From the two petrol and diesel variants, there are 14 trims that can ordered. The Swift moniker too has been removed because Maruti says that the Dzire doesn’t have any similarity to the hatchback now.
The Dzire is all-new and is based on the same lightweight platform as the Baleno – Heartect. In fact, trim by trim, the new Dzire is nearly 105kg lighter than the outgoing car. Suzuki says that this hasn’t affected the rigidity of the chassis and the car has been crash tested for side as well as offset compliance. Maruti also says that the car is compliant with pedestrian protection wherein the front bumper will absorb most of the dissipated energy in the event of a collision with a living being. In the same vein, ABS, dual airbags as well as ISOFIX seat anchorages are standard.
Maruti have changed the entire look of the Dzire and it is hard to distinguish the previous and new models. In that sense, Maruti have done a great job with the design. The grille is reminiscent of the ones we have seen on premium cars like Audi. The bonnet too is new and cuts an athletic shape. Like the Ignis, Maruti have opted for LED projector headlamps and daytime running lamps for the top-spec trims. While 14-inch wheels are standard, 15-inch diamond-cut alloys are available again with ZXi/ZDi trims. From the side, you also notice that unlike the previous Dzire, the new one doesn’t take after the Swift by taking a sloping rear roof design language. It in fact is proportionate to how a sedan usually should look like. The rear too sees the use of LED lights.