Maruti Swift Dzire Review

2021 Update: In this upgrade, the car is going to get tweaks in terms of styling inside and outside too. The engine is also going to be returned with both petrol and diesel version are going to be more frugal. The car is going to get a push-button start for higher versions with Bluetooth connectivity and smart key access. The new front bumper with large air dams would enhance the looks as well as electric folding wing mirrors, new grille, new fog lamps with further the wow factor of the car.

Maruti Desire is the latest car launched by Maruti Suzuki India in March 2008. The 3 box version of Swift was launched to replace Maruti Esteem. Maruti Esteem was an upgraded model of Maruti 1000 launched in 1990, which was India’s first sedan. Maruti Esteem with a 1300 cc petrol engine was launched in 1994 and has served as a backbone to Maruti in the Sedan market. It has been introduced in the Indian market in both petrol and diesel versions to take up Tata Indigo, Mahindra Logan. Maruti Dzire has seen a very healthy order book and the company is finding it hard to meet customer demand.

Engine & Interiors

Swift Dzire has been designed by Maruti in India and is a 3 box version of its successful Swift. It has the same engine, power train, wheelbase and weighs 30-35 kgs more than swift. The entry-level is available in 6 models, 3 each in diesel and petrol variants. The petrol engine same as Swift is a 4 cylinder 1298 cc multipoint fuel injection engine with 16 valves and a 32-bit computer. The engine develops 87 bhp @ 6000 rpm with maximum torque of 113 Nm @4500rpm.

The diesel engine manufactured in Manesar with Fiat collaboration is a Common rail direct injection DDIS multijet engine with 4 cylinders 1248 cc developing a power of 75 bhp @4000 rpm and maximum torque of 190 Nm @ 2000 rpm. This is fuel-efficient which is also in great demand in Swift Diesel. The 5-speed manual transmission is used in all the Lxi, Vxi, Zxi and diesel LDi, VDi and ZDI. This means all 6 models have electronic power steering to add to easy manoeuvring. The VXi and VDi models have additional features such as power windows, central locking, stereo system, tachometer, driver seat belt warning.

Features and Specifications

The ZDi and ZVi have additional features as steering mounted stereo controls, automatic weather control, adjustable tilting steering, alloy wheels, Dual front airbags, Antilock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution and seat belt pre-tensioner with force The interiors are nice Lxi, VDi has sliver black fabric trim, VDi and VXi have bluish-grey whilst the ZXi and ZDi are beige fabric trims. Maruti Swift Dzire has a boot space of over 400 liters.

The boot is added to swift as an afterthought, the panel gaps are not smooth. The design of boots seems to be inspired by a much famous bangled look in the BMW 7 series. The side look is not so pleasing to the eyes. The 1.3 liter Diesel appears to be underpowered for highway driving. The positive point is excellent city driving and 18-20 km per liter consumption in diesel version. Both petrol and diesel have been received well but Maruti needs to speed up the production to meet demand.

This can be a great buy for those who want a mean between luxury and price.

Maruti Swift Dzire Price (Hyderabad)

Maruti Swift Dzire Specifications

• Engine Capacity (cc): 1197
• Max Power (kW @rpm): 66 kW @ 6000 rpm
• Max Torque (Nm @ rpm): 113 Nm @ 4400 rpm
• No. of Cylinders: 4
• Transmission Type: 5MT/5AMT
• Front Brakes: Disc
• Rear Brakes: Drum
• Turning Radius (m): 4.8
• Power Steering Type: Electric
• Front Suspension: Mac Pherson Strut
• Rear Suspension: Torsion Beam
• Fuel Tank Capacity (L): 37 liters
• Kerb Weight (kg): 880-915
• Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1335 kg
• Seating Capacity: 5
• Tyre Size (Steel): 165/80 R14
• Tyre Size (Alloy): 185/65 R15

Dimentions(ZXI + AMT):

• Length: 3995 mm
• Width: 1735 mm
• Height: 1515 mm (unladen)
• Wheelbase: 2450 mm
• Boot Space: 378 L