Maruti Suzuki Dzire

The Maruti Dzire sports a refreshing and quite appealing design in its current avatar. There is a taller hexagonal grille with the number plate integrated into the same. The fog lamps get matte black finishes with chrome brackets. The car has a completely different look, especially with its nose. The bumper and grille are brand new and there are LED projector headlights, dual-tone alloy wheels, and LED combination tail lamps as well. The new Dzire is one of the most attractive vehicles in its segment.

The Dzire gets a four-cylinder 1.2 litre K12N petrol DualJet engine that dishes out 90 hp and 113 Nm of maximum torque. The engine does not come with the SHVS mild-hybrid setup this time, although there is an idle stop-startssystem for optimizing fuel efficiency. The diesel engine option is absent with the Dzire now.

There are 5-speed manual and AMT choices for buyers, with the latter being available with this engine for the very first time with this car. The Dzire offers ARAI-rated fuel economy of 23.26 kmpl (manual) and 24.12 kmpl (AMT) as well, making it one of the go-to options for those looking for lower running costs. The manual version is better to drive although congested city driving may necessitate the AMT option ultimately. The DualJet engine is more vibration-less this time with a smoother feel. The engine also offers more responsiveness and there is good acceleration. Performance is thus smooth and better than before. This engine can go faster as well, touching 100 kmph in 12 seconds.

The Maruti Suzuki Dzire offers a smoother and more refined driving experience, with lower vibrations overall. However, the suspension feels slightly stiffer as compared to the previous version. The car remains planted and stable at high speeds although the steering wheel could have done with a little more feedback. The overall driving experience is good enough, although not as responsive as one would have otherwise hoped for.