Spied:- New Maruti Swift DZire, launch scheduled for 1st February

Posted by George on January 16th, 2012 | 2 Comments

Maruti Swift DZire, the entry level sedan from Maruti Suzuki is waiting for a refresh for a long time now. Here comes a set of images of all new DZire. The new Maruti Suzuki Swift DZire is not just about some cosmetic changes but it is expected to be more pocket friendly as well. The Suzuki DZire which was launched in 2008 in India faced a lot of criticism for it’s no so beautiful looks. But the ever growing waiting list eventually proved customers will always appreciate the value for money aspects of DZire.

From the front the New Suzuki DZire looks exactly similar to new Maruti Suzuki Swift hatchback. But new DZire has an all new front grille, the headlights are similar to it’s hatchback variant. Overall the front fascia looks neat and goes very well with it’s entry level sedan positioning. The cut shortened boot has been nicely integrated with the body shell. The rear fascia too looks much better than outgoing model. The interiors of new DZire looks like an exact replica of current Swift hatchback.

2012 Swift DZire is expected to continue with current engine line up. The petrol powered DZire will get 1.2-liter K Series engine while Fiat’s 1.3-liter Multi-jet engine will power diesel variants. The VXi version of 2012 DZire will get a four speed autobox attached to the engine. Other variants will be available in manual transmission option only.

It is confirmed that new DZire will measure less than 4.0 mtr and company will be able claim a minimum 10% duty cuts. But company has not disclosed whether it will pass this benefit to customers or not.

“We have invested a lot on the new DZire. It is on a brand new platform. There are at least 150 new features compared to the existing DZire and it is unlikely that the new one will be priced lesser,” said Mayank Pareek, Managing Executive Officer (Marketing and Sales) Maruti Suzuki India.

The existing model of DZire will be discontinued on a period of time. The mid and top end variants will face the axe but the entry level variant will continue it’s innings. The current Swift DZire base variants will be stripped to make it more cost competitive to serve taxi segment.

So in short the ever growing waiting list for Maruti Suzuki DZire is expected to swallow further.. The new DZire is expected to hit market on 1st February. So do visit us to know more about it.