Maruti Suzuki has announced the new generation model of its best selling sedan Dzire. The company is preparing to launch this car on November 11. The fourth generation Maruti Suzuki Dzire is based on the company's hatchback Maruti Swift platform, but has a completely different design. The car is introduced with a sunroof, 6 airbags as standard and many segment first features.
The sedan will be launched in the market in just 5 variants – LXI, VXI, VXI(O), ZXI and ZXI+. The ex-showroom price of the updated model is likely to start at Rs 6.99 lakh. Currently, the price of the Dzire starts at Rs 6.57 lakh (ex-showroom). It will compete with Honda Amaze, Hyundai Aura and Tata Tigor in the sedan segment. The company claims that the CNG version of the car will deliver a mileage of 33.73km/kg.
Interior: Swift facelift and front-inspired design The new generation Dzire gets an all-new dashboard layout with a black and white dual-tone theme, inspired by the Swift facelift, Ford Figo, Baleno and Brezza. It features a 9.0-inch floating infotainment system, sleek AC vents and HVAC controls.
Apart from this, the car has wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, connected car technology, over 40 connected car features, wireless charger, semi-digital cluster with 4.2-inch MID, steering wheel mounted controls, automatic climate control, push-buttons. A rear parking camera with sensors and much more will be available.
Performance: The new Z-series petrol engine will be available The biggest change to the popular sedan will be in its powertrain. In place of the K12 four-cylinder petrol engine found in the current model, it will now get the new 1.2-litre three-cylinder petrol engine from the Z-series, which comes in the new Swift. This engine generates 82hp of power and 112Nm of torque.
In comparison, the current model generates 90hp and 113Nm, down 8hp and 1Nm. The new Swift will have a choice of 5-speed manual and automatic (AMT) gearboxes with the engine for transmission.
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