India’s top-selling sedan, the Maruti Suzuki Dzire, is poised to solidify its market dominance with the anticipated debut of its new generation in August. According to the June 2024 car sales report, the Dzire ranks as the seventh most successful vehicle in the country, boasting a significant 40 per cent year-on-year increase. The sedan will be an entirely new model, and the company plans to launch it ahead of the festive season.
2024 Maruti Suzuki Dzire: Exterior
Like the previous-generation Dzire, the new sedan will be based on the Swift’s Heartech platform. Based on the spy images of the Dzire test mule, Maruti Suzuki has tweaked its design to differentiate it from the Swift. The front grille houses prominent horizontal slates instead of the Swift’s honeycomb. The new Dzire is expected to sport new headlights, bumpers and a new set of alloy wheels. It will interesting to see the design of the rear with a brand new boot.Â
2024 Maruti Suzuki Dzire: Interior
The cabin is expected to be based on the Swift, but Maruti Suzuki will offer a couple of additional features, which will be a first in the segment. The new Dzire will get a 9-inch infotainment system with a 360-degree camera. It will also get a sunroof, another new feature in this sedan class. Like Swift, the Dzire top model will be the Akamys music system.
The Dzire will not get ADAS but will get six airbags, hill-hold assist, Electronic Stability Program, reverse camera parking, anti-lock braking (ABS)
2024 Maruti Suzuki Dzire: Engine
The Dzire will feature a 1.2-litre 3-cylinder petrol engine similar to the Swift. The anticipated power output is likely to remain unchanged at 80.4 bhp and 111.7 Nm, with both a 5-speed manual and a 5-step AMT transmission on offer. While Maruti Suzuki has not disclosed the mileage figures yet, for reference, the Swift manual offers 24.8 kmpl and the AMT version delivers 25.75 kmpl. Reports suggest that the Dzire may be introduced in the latter part of August, followed by the launch of its CNG variant by Maruti Suzuki.
