The Maruti Suzuki Dzire has long been one of India’s most popular compact sedans, and the latest generation takes it a step further with a sharper design, a new engine and a longer list of features. It’s still focused on efficiency, practicality and low running costs, but now comes with a genuinely more premium cabin, added convenience and 6 airbags as standard on every variant. Whether you’re a first-time buyer, a daily commuter or a fleet/taxi buyer, the new Dzire makes a strong case for itself.
The biggest mechanical change is the 1.2-litre Z-Series petrol engine (Z12E), the same unit used in the new Swift, paired with either a 5-speed manual or a 5-speed AMT gearbox. If you want lower running costs, there’s also a factory-fitted CNG option, offered on the VXi and ZXi variants with manual transmission only. The Dzire returns a certified fuel efficiency of 24.79 km/l on manual, 25.71 km/l on AMT and 33.73 km/kg on CNG. These numbers are strong enough for Maruti Suzuki to call the manual petrol Dzire India’s most fuel-efficient sedan (as of October 2024). Even with the focus on efficiency, the engine has decent low-end torque, so it doesn’t feel sluggish in city traffic.
On the outside, the new Dzire gets a wider front grille, LED Crystal Vision headlamps with sleek LED DRLs on the ZXi and ZXi+, a shark fin antenna, an aero boot lip spoiler and a 3D Trinity LED tail lamp design across all variants. The ZXi comes with painted alloy wheels while the ZXi+ gets two-tone precision-cut alloys; the LXi and VXi make do with steel wheels, though the VXi adds full wheel covers. The ZXi+ also gets auto-fold ORVMs. At 3995 mm long, 1735 mm wide and with a 2450 mm wheelbase, the car is still easy to drive and park in the city, and it offers a good 382-litre boot on petrol variants.
The cabin has moved noticeably upmarket too. All variants get a dual-tone black and beige interior, and the ZXi and ZXi+ add satin silver and wood-finish accents. The top ZXi+ variant is loaded with an electric sunroof, a 22.86 cm SmartPlay Pro+ touchscreen with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, cruise control and rear reading lamps. The VXi and ZXi get a 17.78 cm SmartPlay Pro touchscreen, automatic climate control and rear AC vents, and both the ZXi and ZXi+ come with a wireless phone charger. Practical touches like a height-adjustable driver seat, electrically adjustable and foldable ORVMs, and rear fast-charging USB ports (Type-A and Type-C) are available from the VXi upward.
Safety has also improved a lot. Every Dzire variant now gets 6 airbags, ESP, Hill Hold Assist, ABS with EBD, ISOFIX child seat anchorages, reverse parking sensors and the Suzuki HEARTECT body as standard. The ZXi adds a reverse parking camera, and the ZXi+ gets a 360-degree HD view camera along with an anti-theft alarm with a shock sensor. Higher variants also come with Suzuki Connect, which gives you safety alerts, driving behaviour tracking and smartwatch/Alexa connectivity.
Overall, the new Maruti Suzuki Dzire remains a well-rounded compact sedan. It’s efficient, spacious and now comes with a much richer set of features than before. With class-leading mileage, Maruti’s large service network, low ownership costs and a genuinely upgraded cabin, it’s still one of the easiest sedans to recommend, whether you want it for personal use or as a dependable family car.
Exterior Features
- Body-coloured door handles (VXi, ZXi, ZXi+)
- Body-coloured ORVMs (VXi, ZXi, ZXi+)
- Side turn indicators on ORVMs (VXi, ZXi, ZXi+)
- Electrically adjustable ORVMs (VXi, ZXi, ZXi+)
- Electrically foldable ORVMs (VXi, ZXi); auto-fold on locking (ZXi+)
- Projector headlamps – FocusBeam Halogen (LXi, VXi); LED Crystal Vision (ZXi, ZXi+)
- Sleek Line LED DRLs (ZXi, ZXi+)
- Clarity Vision LED fog lamps (ZXi+)
- LED high-mount stop lamp (all variants)
- 3D Trinity LED tail lamp signature (all variants)
- Wheels – Steel (LXi, VXi, full wheel covers on VXi); Painted alloy (ZXi); Two-tone precision-cut alloy (ZXi+)
- Chrome finish – front grille and trunk lid garnish (VXi, ZXi, ZXi+)
- Belt line garnish – Black (LXi, VXi); Chrome (ZXi, ZXi+)
- Shark fin antenna (all variants)
- Aero boot lip spoiler (all variants)
Interior & Comfort
- Dual-tone sophisticated interiors, Black & Beige (all variants)
- Urbane satin accents on console and door trims (ZXi, ZXi+)
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel with Urbane satin accent (ZXi+)
- Chrome finish on AC vents (ZXi, ZXi+)
- Chrome finish on inside door handles (VXi, ZXi, ZXi+)
- Chrome accent on parking brake lever tip and gear shift knob (VXi, ZXi, ZXi+)
- IP ornament finish – Satin Silver (VXi); Satin Silver + Wood (ZXi, ZXi+)
- Front dome lamp (VXi, ZXi); front spot lamp (ZXi+)
- Front footwell illumination (ZXi+)
- Co-driver sunvisor with vanity mirror (VXi, ZXi, ZXi+; LXi gets visor without mirror)
- Driver sunvisor with ticket holder (VXi, ZXi, ZXi+; LXi gets visor without holder)
- Multi-information display, coloured on ZXi+ (all variants)
- Outside temperature display (VXi, ZXi, ZXi+)
- Digital air conditioner with panel illumination – Manual (LXi, VXi); Auto (ZXi, ZXi+)
- Rear AC vent (VXi, ZXi, ZXi+)
- Electric sunroof (ZXi+)
- Cruise control (ZXi+)
- Rear reading lamps (ZXi+)
- Wireless phone charger (ZXi, ZXi+)
- Engine push start-stop with smart key (ZXi, ZXi+)
- Key-fob operated trunk opening (ZXi, ZXi+)
- Auto headlamps with Follow Me Home & Lead Me to Vehicle (ZXi, ZXi+)
- Height-adjustable driver seat (VXi, ZXi, ZXi+)
- Adjustable rear seat headrests (VXi, ZXi, ZXi+)
- Rear seat centre armrest with cup holder (VXi, ZXi, ZXi+)
- Front USB Type-A port (VXi, ZXi, ZXi+)
- Rear fast-charging USB Type-A and Type-C with phone pocket (VXi, ZXi, ZXi+)
- Luggage room lamp (VXi, ZXi, ZXi+)
- Power windows, front and rear, with auto up/down and pinch guard on driver’s side (all variants)
- Power and tilt steering (all variants)
- Remote keyless entry and central locking (all variants)
- Electromagnetic trunk opening (all variants)
- Bottle holders on all doors, front accessory socket, driver-side footrest (all variants)
Infotainment & Connectivity
- SmartPlay Pro+ with 22.86 cm touchscreen (ZXi+)
- SmartPlay Pro with 17.78 cm touchscreen (VXi, ZXi)
- Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay (VXi, ZXi, ZXi+)
- Surround Sense audio powered by Arkamys (ZXi+)
- Onboard voice assistant with “Hi Suzuki” wake-up and barge-in feature (VXi, ZXi, ZXi+)
- Over-the-air (OTA) system updates via smartphone (VXi, ZXi, ZXi+)
- Remote control app for infotainment (VXi, ZXi, ZXi+)
- Steering-mounted audio and calling controls (VXi, ZXi, ZXi+)
- USB and Bluetooth connectivity (VXi, ZXi, ZXi+)
- Four speakers (VXi, ZXi, ZXi+)
- Two tweeters (ZXi, ZXi+)
- Next-Gen Suzuki Connect (ZXi, ZXi+), including:
- Safety and security – emergency alerts, breakdown notification, stolen vehicle notification & tracking, tow-away tracking, geo-fence, time-fence, valet alert
- Trips and driving behaviour – trip summary, driving behaviour, share trip history, area guidance, vehicle location sharing
- Alerts and notifications – overspeeding, seatbelt, AC idling, trip start/end, low fuel, low range, dashboard view
- Remote functions – door lock/cancel lock, hazard light on/off, headlight off, alarm, immobiliser request, battery health, smartwatch connectivity, Alexa skill connectivity
