Feb 25, 2009 10:02 AM
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Maruti Suzuki cars are one of the top selling cars with best carmodels, economical prices, and best quality. It has been a portfolio of global models. In early 1994 when Maruti Suzuki had introduced itsfirst entry level sedan 'Esteem', it set a benchmark that continued to rule till late 2000.
With the aging of Esteem, Maruti Suzuki scrappedthe model from 2008 and has now introduced the new Swift DZiRE sedan.Swift DZiRE is the sedan version of the famous Swift hatchback and resembles its sibling in most cases.
Maruti Suzuki has made an effort to retain the original designing theme of the Swift hatchback. But the rear of the car is a complete deviation from the Swift and resembles the recently launched Maruti Suzuki SX4Sedan.
The Swift DZiRE comes in six variants - LXi, VXi, and ZXi (Petrol) andLDi, VDi, and ZDi (Diesel). The trims are packed with upscale accessories, quality interior materials and safety features that are first for the segment. The new car certainly looks to be a good replacement for the Esteem. By incorporating the design of the Swift hatchback, Maruti Suzuki has saved heavily on design cost and has managed the project on a low budget.
Powertrain & Performance
The DZiRE provides a choice of the same two engines available on thehatchback version of Swift. The Petrol engine develops maximum power of87bhp@6000rpm with maximum torque of 113Nm@4500rpm and diesel engine develops maximum power of 75bhp@4000rpm with maximum torque of190Nm@2000rpm. Both the engines feel very refined and have enough power with reasonable mileage.
The Swift DZiRE variants have lower kerb weight in their class withpetrol variants ranging from 1010-1035 kg and Diesel variants ranging from 1090-1115 kg. The lower kerb weight advantage translates to goodperformance of the car. The gearbox is slick and the clutch is smooth.This makes driving the car a pleasure.
Overall, the DZiRE gives the driver good feel and performance similar to the Swift hatchback.
Build & Styling
New Maruti Suzuki Swift DZiRE Car – Interior
Maruti has launched Dzire with its new-generation 1300cc Multidimensional engine and in a 1.3-litre petrol variant. It uses the same engines as the swift and there is very marginal increase in weight(30kg) which ensures that the performance is same like the swift.
The Swift DZiRE retains the cheeky appeal of its hatchback sibling with more premium look.It has got a flashy chrome grille and slightly sharper design headlamps. It has bigger doors and larger window glass areas that make occupants feel roomier.
The DZiRE's back is entirely different from the hatchback. The trunk lid is raised and has a lip that merges with the shoulder line of the car. A thick chrome garnish on top of the rear number plate attempts tooffset the heaviness of the oversize trunk lid. The rear also flaunts new clear-lens combination lamps.
The car's interior has a luxurious look and feel with the use of good materials. The steering wheel is the same unit that is offered with theSwift and SX4. The instrument cluster has round dials with chrome surround and features a white back light.
Maruti Dezire Technical Specifications
