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Subcompact car produced by Suzuki From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Suzuki Dzire (stylized DZire) is a subcompact notchback sedan manufactured and marketed by Suzuki since 2008, primarily for India — as a sedan variant of the Swift hatchback over three generations.
Marketed currently as the Suzuki Swift Sedan in Colombia and Guatemala,[1][2] the Dzire's overall size was reduced to qualify for India's sub-4 meter tax class.
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First generation (2008)
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The Swift Dzire was introduced with a 1.3 L petrol engine and a Fiat-sourced 1.3 L diesel engine. Due to the BS IV emission norms in 2010, Maruti replaced the petrol engine with a 1.2 L K-series engine.[3]
This generation was discontinued in 2012 for general buyers but continued to be manufactured through model year 2016 for fleet operators, as the Swift Dzire Tour.
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Second generation (2011)
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The second generation Swift Dzire was based on the second generation Swift hatchback, reducing the overall length to below four meters to qualify for associated tax benefits.
A 1.2 L K-series petrol engine was introduced, and a 1.3 L DDiS turbo-diesel engine. A four-speed automatic transmission option was only available in the VXi trim.[4]
The 2015 revised Swift Dzire was rated as the most fuel efficient diesel car in India.[5][6]
Maruti Suzuki launched the DZire ZDi with Automatic Gear Shift (AGS) in January 2016.[7] The 5-speed automated manual transmission (AMT) is paired to the 1.3 L DDiS turbodiesel engine.
The second generation Dzire was available in India for fleet operators as the Dzire Tour S until 2023. Initially the 1.3 L turbodiesel engine was also available, but then dropped in April 2020 due the implementation of BS6 emissions standard. Currently only 1.2 L petrol and CNG engine are available, paired with a 5-speed manual transmission.
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Third generation (2017)
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Maruti Suzuki launched the third generation Dzire sedan in India on 16 May 2017.[10][11] The third generation is based on the third generation of the Suzuki Swift. However, for the first time ever, it drops the "Swift" nameplate from its name (except in Colombia and Guatemala where it is marketed as Swift Sedan).[1][2] The second-generation Dzire continued to be produced and sold exclusively to fleet operators in India, while being rebadged as the Dzire Tour S.
It is built on the HEARTECT platform which uses ultra-high tensile and high tensile steel in its construction, so as to not comprise on structural rigidity. Despite being lighter, Suzuki claims that the vehicle is compliant with frontal and side impact regulations, as well as meets pedestrian safety regulations. The car is also wider and offers increased space for the occupant. Suzuki also claims that the third generation Dzire has 55 mm better rear legroom, as compared to the previous model. Moreover, the boot space has been increased to 378 litres (13.3 cu ft).
It has a completely revised external body design with a special focus on the front section. It has a newly designed large hexagonal grille in the front section flanked by an all-new projector headlamps and a strip of LED DRLs running on the cluster. The body loses its overly bulgy nature and looks cleaner than before.
The engine options on offer at launch include a 1.2 L K12M motor producing 82 bhp (83 PS; 61 kW) and 113 N⋅m (83 lb⋅ft; 12 kg⋅m) of torque, while the diesel gets the 1.3 L D13A DDiS motor with 74 bhp (75 PS; 55 kW) and 190 N⋅m (140 lb⋅ft; 19 kg⋅m) of torque. Both engines can be had with a 5-speed manual or 5-speed AMT. The petrol models is rated 22 km/L (4.5 L/100 km; 62 mpg‑imp; 52 mpg‑US) and the diesel models are rated at 28.40 km/L (3.521 L/100 km; 80.2 mpg‑imp; 66.8 mpg‑US) in the fuel economy department.[12]
Facelifted model appeared in March 2020.[13][14] Featuring a redesigned front fascia with wider grille; faux wood interior accents; cruise control and VSC (AMT only).
Indian market models featuring a 1.2 L K12N Dualjet petrol engine, replacing petrol and diesel engines. The CNG variant of K12N engine was launched for Indian market in March 2022.[15] The third generation Dzire was available in India for fleet operators as the Dzire Tour S until 2025.
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The third generation Maruti Suzuki Dzire for India was rated 2 star adult safety and 2 star child safety by Global NCAP in 2024 (based on Latin NCAP 2016).[16]
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Fourth generation (2024)
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The fourth generation Dzire was launched on 11 November 2024. The Dzire is primarily marketed in India with planned exports to African, ASEAN, Middle Eastern and Latin American markets.[17]
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India
In India, the Dzire was available in four trim variants: LXi, VXi, ZXi and ZXi+. For engines, it is available with a Z12E 1.2-litre petrol engine paired with five-speed manual and AMT transmissions or a compressed natural gas version.[18]
Laos
The Dzire was launched in Laos on 16 May 2025. It is available in the sole GLX trim, powered by a 1.2-litre petrol engine with a mild hybrid system paired with a continuously variable transmission.[citation needed]
Middle East
The Dzire was launched in the Middle East on 12 April 2025. It is available in two trim levels: GL and GLX, both powered by a 1.2-litre petrol engine paired with a continuously variable transmission.[19]
Philippines
The Dzire was launched in the Philippines at the 2025 Manila International Auto Show on 11 April 2025. It is available in two variants: GL and GLX, both powered by a 1.2-litre petrol engine with a mild hybrid system paired with a continuously variable transmission.[20]
South Africa
The Dzire was launched in South Africa on 12 May 2025. It is available in two trim levels: GA and GL+, both powered by a 1.2-litre petrol engine paired either a 5-speed manual or a continuously variable transmission.[21]
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The fourth generation Maruti Suzuki Dzire for India became the first Maruti Suzuki car rated 5 star adult safety and 4 star child safety in Global NCAP in 2024 (based on Latin NCAP 2016).[23]
| Global NCAP scores | |
| Result valid for | Indian market |
| Adult Occupant stars |  |
| Adult Occupant score | 31.24/34.00 |
| Child Occupant stars |  |
| Child Occupant score | 39.20/49.00 |
| Bodyshell Integrity | Stable |
Also Maruti Suzuki Dzire became the first car rated 5 star on both child and adult in Bharat NCAP.
| Bharat NCAP scores | |
| Result valid for | Indian market |
| Adult Occupant stars | |
| Adult Occupant score | 29.46/32.00 |
| Child Occupant stars | |
| Child Occupant score | 41.57/49.00 |
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Sales
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Maruti Suzuki Dzire has been leading the subcompact segment in India ever since its second generation was introduced. Back in 2015, the company added another feature to its hat by crossing the sales mark of 1 million (10 lakh) sold units in the domestic market.[24] The car has been grossing up a sales number of over 15,000 and close to 20,000 in the 2016–17 period where it has registered more than double the sales number of its competitors like the Honda Amaze, Hyundai Xcent and Tata Zest. In September 2023, the sedan has reached sales milestone of 2.5 million (25 lakh) units in India.[25]
The number of Suzuki vehicles sold in Ethiopia since 2017 has crossed over 25,000 units and Dzire making the most of it.[26]
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In 2015, the Suzuki Dzire won J.D. Power's Most Appealing Entry Mid-size Car and the Most Dependable Mid-size Car.[40]
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