The India-made third-gen Suzuki Dzire has debuted in the Philippines at the 2018 Manila International Auto Show. The
all-new sub-compact sedan will go on sale in the country later this year.
The all-new Suzuki Dzire showcased at 2018 MIAS is
devoid of high-end features like LED projector headlamps with DRLs, two-tone
precision-cut alloy wheels, Smartplay touchscreen infotainment system and
automatic climate control. It is equipped with chrome accent front grille,
single-tone double-spoke alloy wheels, LED tail lights, chrome tailgate
garnish, steering-mounted audio controls and audio player with Bluetooth
connectivity. This indicates that it is in the V grade.
The 2018 Suzuki Dzire measures 3,995 mm in length,
1,735 mm in width and 1,515 mm in height. It has a 2,450 mm wheelbase. Under
the hood, is a 1.2-litre petrol engine that produces 83 PS at 6,000
rpm and 113 Nm of torque at 4,200 rpm. The display model is equipped with a
5-speed automated manual transmission – a first for any car in the Philippines,
but a 5-speed manual transmission is expected in the entry-level
configuration(s) when the car is launched. Suzuki does not offer the 1.3-litre
DDiS diesel engine in the Philippine-spec Suzuki Dzire.
Suzuki is yet to release complete specifications for
the PH-spec Dzire.
