Maruti Suzuki Swift DZire

Overview of New Maruti Suzuki Swift DZire

After the successful launch of A-Star, new Swift, Ertiga and Ritz, Maruti Suzuki India has launched the much-awaited 2012 model of their popular sedan ‘Swift Dzire’ in Indian Market. New Maruti Swift Dzire is based on the 2011 model of Swift hatchback which went on sale in August, 2011 in India, promising better dynamics, increased performance and improved CO2 emissions and better fuel economy. Maruti Suzuki India has limited the length of new Swift DZire under four metres to get the excise benefits (excise duty is 10 percent on vehicles under 4 metres and 22 percent above 4 metres in length). As expected because of this benefit the new Swift Dzire is cheaper in comparison to the 2011 models. The base model of petrol Swift Dzire is priced at Rs. 4,79,000 (Ex-Showroom New Delhi) and base model of diesel is priced at Rs. 5,80,000 (Ex-Showroom New Delhi). The new DZire has at least 150 new features compared to the existing one. The company, however, will continue to produce the old DZire in stripped down versions to target the fleet segment. It is exepcted that Maruti will rename the sedan to cater the fleet services.

What’s New in 2012 Maruti Suzuki Swift DZire

- All new bigger and better looking head lamps
- All new tail lights, New round shaped fog lights
- New steering wheel with music controls
- New centre console with dash integrated music system
- New design for wheel covers/16" alloy wheels for top variants
- New front, rear bumpers and new front grille
- Automatic climate control system (top variants)
- New instrument cluster finished in silver and black
- Option of 4-speed automatic gearbox (only in VXi variant)
- New car is just 3995mm in length, which is only 145mm longer than Swift hatchback

Interiors and Comfort Features of 2012 New Maruti Swift DZire

The interiors are also same (beige and black) like the Swift, which now looks more premium and upmarket in comparison to the boring and dull interiors of the 2011 model of Swift Dzire. The top model comes fully loaded with host of comfort and safety features like power steering,automatic climate control system, power windows, remote central locking, steering mounted audio controls, seat height adjustment for driver, rear defogger, alloy wheels, fog lights and dash integrated music system.

Engine Options in 2012 New Maruti Swift DZire

- 1197cc, VVT, K-series Petrol engine
- 86 Bhp of maximum power
- 114 Nm of maximum torque

- 1.3 Litre CRDi Diesel engine
- 75 Bhp of maximum power
- 190 Nm of maximum torque

Powering the petrol model of New Swift DZire is the 1197cc, VVT, K-series engine that generates 86 bhp at 6000 rpm and 114 Nm of torque at 4000 rpm, contributing to a smooth ride. The diesel engine is a turbo-charged 1.3L makes 75 bhp at 4000 rpm and 190 Nm of torque at 2000 rpm. There are 6 computers on board for engine management system, electronic power steering, automatic climate control, anti-lock braking system, central locking and airbag deployment. The VXi model of new Swift DZire is also available with option of 4-speed automatictransmission.

Price of 2012 New Maruti Swift DZire

- New Maruti Swift DZire Petrol LXi - Rs. 4,79,000
- New Maruti Swift DZire Petrol VXi - Rs. 5,32,000
- New Maruti Swift DZire Petrol VXi Automatic - Rs. 6,54,000 
- New Maruti Swift DZire Petrol ZXi - Rs. 6,19,000

- New Maruti Swift DZire Diesel LDi - Rs. 5,80,000
- New Maruti Swift DZire Diesel VDi - Rs. 6,31,000
- New Maruti Swift DZire Diesel ZDi - Rs. 7,09,000

Above mentioned prices are ex-showroom New Delhi. The base model of petrol Swift Dzire is priced at Rs. 4,79,000 (Ex-Showroom New Delhi) and top model of diesel is priced at Rs. 5,80,000 (Ex-Showroom New Delhi).

Safety Features of 2012 New Suzuki Swift DZire

- Dual front airbags
- Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
- Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)

The top variants of New Maruti Swift DZire comes fully loaded with added safety features and accessories including automatic climate control, driver seat height adjuster, 12V accessory socket in the luggage area, electromagnetic type tailgate opener, rear window wiper and de-mister, dual front airbags, Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD), keyless entry and seatbelt pre-tensioners.

Variants of 2012 New Maruti Swift DZire

- New Maruti Swift DZire Petrol LXi
- New Maruti Swift DZire Petrol VXi
- New Maruti Swift DZire Petrol VXi Automatic
- New Maruti Swift DZire Petrol ZXi

- New Maruti Swift DZire Diesel LDi
- New Maruti Swift DZire Diesel VDi
- New Maruti Swift DZire Diesel ZDi

2012 model of Maruti Swift DZire is available in seven variants, four of petrol and three of diesel: LXi, VXi, VXi Automatic, ZXi, LDi, VDi and ZDi.