Maruti has unveiled the 2017 Maruti Dzire in Delhi, ahead of its launch scheduled for May 16. Not only is it an all new car
from the ground up, but Maruti have dropped the ‘Swift’ branding to give it a
distinct identity.
It measures, 3,995 mm long, 1,735 mm wide, 1,515 mm
high, is claimed to offer a large wheelbase and has a ground clearance of 173
mm. The design borrows cues from the international spec 2017 Suzuki Swift as
well as the Maruti Baleno, but the Dzire features unique elements to help forge
that distinctive identity.
Some of the new features of the exterior include
auto LED headlamps with DRLs, 15 inch two alloy wheels, and LED taillamps. At
launch, the Dzire will be available in six colors: Oxford Blue (featured),
Sherwood Brown, Gallant Red, Magma Gray, Silky Silver and Arctic White.
Inside, Maruti have completely revamped the interior
design. It still retains the dual tone beige and black colour combo, but now
comes with a generous helping of silver and faux wood trim in top-end models.
Also new to the Dzire is the 7 inch Smartplay touchscreen with Apple CarPlay,
Android Auto and Mirrorlink, rear ac vents, and a larger multi-info display
flanked by new instrument dials. It has a boot capacity of 376L.
The engine options at launch are similar to the
Maruti Ignis’, the petrol variant is powered by a 1.2L K12B motor
producing 84 hp and 115 Nm of torque, while the diesel gets the 1.3L DDiS motor
with 75 hp and 190 Nm of torque. Both engines can be had with a 5-speed manual
or 5-speed AMT (from V grade onwards). Maruti has dropped the 4-speed AT for a 5-speed AMT in the petrol
variant.
At launch, the new Maruti Dzire will rival the
recently launched Hyundai Xcent facelift, Tata Tigor, Tata Zest, Honda Amaze,
Ford Aspire and VW Ameo.
