Suzuki Dzire Explained

Suzuki Dzire
Manufacturer:Suzuki
Production:2008–present
Class:Subcompact car
Body Style:4-door sedan (2008–2016)
4-door notchback sedan (2012–present)
Layout:Front-engine, front-wheel-drive
Predecessor:Maruti Suzuki Esteem
Aka:Suzuki Swift Dzire (2008–2017)
Suzuki Swift Sedan

The Suzuki Dzire (stylized DZire, is a subcompact notchback sedan manufactured and marketed by Suzuki since 2008, primarily for India - as a sedan variant of the Swift hatchback over three generations.

Marketed currently as the Suzuki Swift Sedan in Colombia and Guatemala,[1] [2] the Dzire's overall size was reduced to qualify for India's sub-4 meter tax class.

First generation (2008)

First generation
Assembly:India: Manesar, Haryana (Maruti Suzuki)
Related:Suzuki Swift (first generation)
Transmission:5-speed Aisin manual
Wheelbase:23901NaN1
Length:41601NaN1
Width:16901NaN1
Height:15301NaN1
Weight:NaN1NaN1

The Swift Dzire was introduced with a 1.3 L petrol engine and a Fiat-sourced 1.3 L diesel engine. Due to the BS IV emission norms in 2010, Maruti replaced the petrol engine with a 1.2 L K-series engine.[3]

This generation was discontinued in 2012 for general buyers but continued to be manufactured through model year 2016 for fleet operators, as the Swift Dzire Tour.

Powertrain

TypeEngineTransmissionPowerTorque
Petrol1.2 L I45-speed manual85PS at 6000 rpm113Nm at 4500 rpm
1.3 L I488PS at 6000 rpm113Nm at 4500 rpm
Diesel76PS at 4000 rpm190Nm at 2000 rpm

Second generation (2012)

Second generation
Assembly:India: Manesar, Haryana (Maruti Suzuki)
Wheelbase:24301NaN1
Length:39951NaN1
Width:16951NaN1
Height:15551NaN1
Weight:NaN1NaN1

The second generation Swift Dzire was based on the second generation Swift hatchback, reducing the overall length to below four meters to qualify for associated tax benefits.

A 1.2 L K-series petrol engine was introduced, and a 1.3 L DDiS turbo-diesel engine. A four-speed automatic transmission option was only available in the VXi trim.[4]

The 2015 revised Swift Dzire was rated as the most fuel efficient diesel car in India.[5] [6]

Maruti Suzuki launched the DZire ZDi with Automatic Gear Shift (AGS) in January 2016.[7] The 5-speed automated manual transmission (AMT) is paired to the 1.3 L DDiS turbodiesel engine.

The second generation Dzire was available in India for fleet operators as the Dzire Tour S until 2023. Initially the 1.3 L turbodiesel engine was also available, but then dropped in April 2020 due the implementation of BS6 emissions standard. Currently only 1.2 L petrol and CNG engine are available, paired with a 5-speed manual transmission.

Powertrain

TypeEngineTransmissionPowerTorque
Petrol1.2 L I45-speed manual or 4-speed automatic83PS at 6000 rpm113Nm at 4400 rpm
CNG5-speed manual71PS at 6000 rpm95Nm at 4000 rpm
Diesel1.3 L I45-speed manual or 5-speed AMT76PS at 4000 rpm190Nm at 2000 rpm

Third generation (2017)

Third generation
Production:2017–present
2023–present (Dzire Tour S)
Assembly:India: Manesar, Haryana (Maruti Suzuki); Ahmedabad (Suzuki Motor Gujarat)
Platform:HEARTECT B platform[8] [9]
Wheelbase:24501NaN1
Length:39951NaN1
Width:17351NaN1
Height:15151NaN1

Maruti Suzuki launched the third generation Dzire sedan in India on 16 May 2017.[10] [11] The third generation is based on the third generation of the Suzuki Swift. However, for the first time ever, it drops the "Swift" nameplate from its name (except in Colombia and Guatemala where it is marketed as Swift Sedan).[1] [2] The second-generation Dzire continued to be produced and sold exclusively to fleet operators in India, while being rebadged as the Dzire Tour S.

It is built on the HEARTECT platform which uses ultra-high tensile and high tensile steel in its construction, so as to not comprise on structural rigidity. Despite being lighter, Suzuki claims that the vehicle is compliant with frontal and side impact regulations, as well as meets pedestrian safety regulations. The car is also wider and offers increased space for the occupant. Suzuki also claims that the third generation Dzire has 55 mm better rear legroom, as compared to the previous model. Moreover, the boot space has been increased to 378L.

It has a completely revised external body design with a special focus on the front section. It has a newly designed large hexagonal grille in the front section flanked by an all-new projector headlamps and a strip of LED DRLs running on the cluster. The body loses its overly bulgy nature and looks cleaner than before.

The engine options on offer at launch include a 1.2 L K12M motor producing and of torque, while the diesel gets the 1.3 L D13A DDiS motor with and of torque. Both engines can be had with a 5-speed manual or 5-speed AMT. The petrol models is rated and the diesel models are rated at in the fuel economy department.[12]

Facelifted model appeared in March 2020.[13] [14] Featuring a redesigned front fascia with wider grille; faux wood interior accents; cruise control and VSC (AMT only).

Indian market models featuring a 1.2 L K12N Dualjet petrol engine, replacing petrol and diesel engines. The CNG variant of K12N engine was launched for Indian market in March 2022.[15]

Powertrain

TypeEngineTransmissionPowerTorque
Petrol1.2 L I45-speed manual or 5-speed AMT830NaN0 at 6000 rpm1130NaN0 at 4200 rpm
Hybrid900NaN0 at 6000 rpm1130NaN0 at 4000 rpm
CNG5-speed manual77.50NaN0 at 6000 rpm98.50NaN0 at 4300 rpm
Diesel1.3 L I45-speed manual or 5-speed AMT760NaN0 at 4000 rpm1900NaN0 at 2000 rpm

Sales

Maruti Suzuki Dzire has been leading the subcompact segment in India ever since its second generation was introduced. Back in 2015, the company added another feature to its hat by crossing the sales mark of 1 million (10 lakh) sold units in the domestic market.[16] The car has been grossing up a sales number of over 15,000 and close to 20,000 in the 2016–17 period where it has registered more than double the sales number of its competitors like the Honda Amaze, Hyundai Xcent and Tata Zest. In September 2023, the sedan has reached sales milestone of 2,5 million (25 lakh) units in India.[17]

The number of Suzuki vehicles sold in Ethiopia since 2017 has crossed over 25,000 units and Dzire making the most of it.[18] Because of this phenomenon, Suzuki Motors is in talks with the Ethiopian government to set up a plant for its auto exports to neighboring African countries.

YearIndia
2008±200,000
2009
2010
201199,515[19]
2012154,273[20]
2013198,317[21]
2014210,882[22]
2015233,570[23]
2016202,076[24]
2017225,043[25]
2018261,603[26]
2019209,657[27]
2020124,969[28]
2021116,222[29]
2022159,919[30]
2023157,522[31]

Reception

In 2015, the Suzuki Dzire won J.D. Power's Most Appealing Entry Mid-size Car and the Most Dependable Mid-size Car.[32]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Nuevo Swift Sedán. Spanish . Suzuki Autos Colombia . https://web.archive.org/web/20201128194927/https://suzukiautos.com.co/autos/nuevo-swift-sedan/. 28 November 2020.
  2. Web site: Swift Sedán. Spanish . Suzuki Guatemala . https://web.archive.org/web/20230128155704/https://autossuzuki.com.gt/pasajeros/swift-sedan/. 28 January 2023.
  3. Evolution: Maruti Suzuki Swift Dzire. Car Dekho. 26 August 2015.
  4. News: FAQEverything you wanted to know about Maruti Swift Dzire. India Car News.
  5. News: 2015 Maruti Suzuki Swift Dzire: India's most fuel-efficient diesel car launched. https://web.archive.org/web/20150226173303/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/2015-maruti-suzuki-swift-dzire-indias-most-fuelefficient-diesel-car-launched-at-rs-599-lakh-onwards-in-india/530321-25-166.html. dead. 26 February 2015. 26 February 2015. IBN Live.
  6. News: Maruti Suzuki Swift Dzire Facelift Launched at Rs 5.07 lac; Now Delivers a Fuel Economy of 26.59kmpl. Business Standard. 26 February 2015.
  7. Web site: Maruti DZire ZDI Gets AT Option, Priced At INR 8.39 Lakh. indianautosblog.com. 2016-03-21.
  8. Web site: Maruti Suzuki launches new Dzire at a starting price of Rs 5.45 lakh . 2022-03-30 . Financialexpress . en.
  9. Web site: Desk . Outlook Web . 2022-02-14 . India-Made Suzuki Ignis For South Africa Scores Better Than Swift At Global NCAP . 2022-03-30 . Outlook India . en.
  10. News: Maruti Dzire Unveiled: New Specifications and Features Explained. en. The Quint. 2017-06-10.
  11. News: 2017 Maruti Suzuki Dzire launched at Rs. 5.45 lakh Team-BHP. Team-BHP.com. 2017-06-10.
  12. News: 18 May 2017. 2017 Maruti Dzire launch date, specifications, images & complete details. en-US. Car Blog India. 18 May 2017.
  13. India’s No.1 selling sedan, Maruti Suzuki Dzire in a new premium avatar. 20 March 2020. Maruti Suzuki.
  14. Web site: 2020 Maruti DZire (facelift) to offer 14% higher fuel economy and more safety - Report. 3 March 2020. 15 March 2021. Sagar. Parikh. Indian Auto Blog.
  15. Your favorite sedan - Maruti Suzuki Dzire, now also available with S-CNG Technology. 8 March 2022. Maruti Suzuki.
  16. News: Maruti ends 2015 with highest-ever annual sales. Balachandar. G.. The Hindu. 2017-06-10. en.
  17. India’s highest selling sedan, Maruti Suzuki Dzire achieves 25 lakh sales milestone. 15 September 2023. Maruti Suzuki.
  18. Web site: Facts about Suzuki Dzire. 23 December 2023. The Reporter.
  19. Web site: Gasnier. Matt. 2012-01-06. India Full Year 2011: Maruti Alto leads for 7th consecutive year December 2011: Toyota has its best month ever. 2021-03-10. Best Selling Cars Blog. en-US.
  20. Web site: Gasnier. Matt. 2013-01-14. India Full Year 2012: Maruti Swift and DZire beat records. 2021-03-10. Best Selling Cars Blog. en-US.
  21. Web site: Gasnier. Matt. 2014-01-11. India Full Year 2013: Maruti Alto #1, Swift, DZire and Wagon R break records. 2021-03-10. Best Selling Cars Blog. en-US.
  22. Web site: Team. MotorBeam. 2015-01-12. Top 20 Best Selling Cars In India In 2014. 2021-03-10. MotorBeam. en-US.
  23. Web site: M. Surendhar. 2016-01-06. Top 15 Most Sold Cars of 2015 in India - Sales Analysis. 2021-03-10. Gaadiwaadi.com. en-US.
  24. Web site: M. Surendhar. 2017-01-21. Top 15 Most Sold Cars of 2016. 2020-08-22. Gaadiwaadi.com. en-US.
  25. Web site: Top 10 bestselling cars of 2017: Alto on 13-year high, Brezza, Baleno biggest movers. 2020-08-22. www.businesstoday.in.
  26. Web site: 2019-01-20. Highest selling cars of India in 2018. 2020-08-22. CarWale. en.
  27. Web site: M. Surendhar. 2020-01-07. Top 10 Best Selling Cars Of 2019, Dzire On Top - January To December. 2020-08-22. Gaadiwaadi.com. en-US.
  28. Web site: 2021-02-01. Top Selling Cars in India for 2020!. 2021-02-17. Auto Punditz. en.
  29. Web site: García. Gerardo. 2022-01-08. Los 379 autos más vendidos de México en 2021: la lista completa del ranking de ventas. 2022-01-11. Motorpasión México. es.
  30. Web site: CY2022 - Top 30 Selling Cars Analysis. 13 January 2023. Autopunditz.
  31. Web site: Best Selling Cars List of 2023!. 22 January 2024. Autopunditz.
  32. News: Maruti Suzuki Swift Dzire Enters The Elite Million Club. Khan. Nabeel. 30 July 2015. Business Standard India. 2017-06-10.