- Born in India in 2008, Maruti Dzire has remained a timeless classic in the country’s now SUV-dominated automobile landscape.
Sedans have come and sedans have faded away. But for one particular model, time has stood still. In fact, no SUV – compact, sub-compact, mid or any other, has been able to dislodge Maruti Suzuki Dzire that received a major update just earlier this year and has now hit the 3 million production milestone. An almost permanent member of India’s top-selling car club, the Maruti Dzire has been impervious of all the changes seen in the Indian automobile market since its birth back in March of 2008.
The Maruti Dzire has munched many, many miles since its initial debut in the country. At the time, it was equipped with a 1.3-litre petrol motor and a 1.3-litre diesel unit sourced from Fiat. There was only a five-speed manual gearbox available but features like stereo system, steering-mounted audio controls and twin airbags were impressive for the times. But what has basically – and always – helped Dzire is a spacious cabin and a relatively big boot, complete with a reliable drive performance. But if it was always seen as a Swift with a cargo area, it isn’t any longer.
From the first generation to the fourth generation, the Dzire has evolved significantly. At present, it is the better and smarter looking than it has ever been. The feature list is par for the course and it gets the new 1.2-litre 3 cylinder Z series petrol engine. Its biggest claim to fame, however, would be becoming the first Maruti Suzuki car to score a five-star crash rating in Global NCAP tests.
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First Published Date: 30 Dec 2024, 11:51 AM IST
