The 2012 Maruti Dzire has been launched in India at a price of 4.79 - 7.09 Lakhs (ex-Delhi).
What you’ll like:
• Priced lower than the outgoing Dzire. Noticeably better in most areas (quality, comfort, interiors etc.)
• Competent engine range. Very refined motors
• Absorbent ride quality, even over rough roads. Neutral road manners too
• Terrific fuel efficiency, especially from the diesel
• Effortless to drive in the city; light steering, clutch and gearshift. Automatic transmission available
• Maruti’s excellent after-sales service & wide dealer network
What you won’t:
• Oddball boot design. Side profile looks particularly awkward
• Small 316L boot & no folding rear seat either. Limited practicality
• Mediocre brakes (LXi / LDi & VXi / VDi), just like the mechanically-identical Swift
• Limited rear seat space is incomparable to the Manza, Etios, Verito et al
• Hefty 1.2 lakh premium for the Automatic transmission variant
• Long waiting period for deliveries of the diesel variant
So, for a difference of 40,000 odd rupees, what do you get over the Swift?
• A reclined, more comfortable back seat
• Beige interiors
• 112 liters of additional boot space
• Softer, more compliant ride quality in the city & over rough roads
And, what do you lose?
• Handling : The Swift is far more fun to drive. The Dzire's rear is too soft
• Fold-down rear seat. The Swift is actually more suited to those airport runs, or when you're moving home
• A better looking car
The 2012 Maruti Dzire is based on an all new platform and is the second sub-4 meter sedan in India (the Indigo CS was launched in January 2008). Incidentally, the Indigo CS is also the world's first sub-4 meter sedan, while a third - the shortened Mahindra Verito - will be joining this pair soon. Tata sells the new generation Indigo (i.e. Manza) in full-size and the older gen Indigo as a compact-sedan. With Maruti, it's the exact opposite. So, why a Maruti Dzire that runs less than 4,000 mm in length? 2 reasons actually:
• Excise benefits : The Indian Government, in its effort to promote small & fuel-efficient cars, imposes a discounted 10% excise duty on cars that are <4 meters in length, and have an engine capacity of less than or equal to 1.2L (petrol) / 1.5L (diesel). Cars that don't meet this criteria pay the regular 22% excise tax. The 12% difference is H-U-G-E in an industry that is already heavily taxed
The previous-gen Dzire had bare bone interiors; the 2012 Dzire will keep its owners happier. Mind you, the overall grade of plastic is only ½ a level up; it's the design & the way that parts have been screwed together that is a step in the right direction. Except for the gear lever, lousy power window switches (which look completely out of place in this car BTW) and some other buttons (like the one for the fog lamps), there is nothing that the new Dzire has in common with the old. While the Dzire still isn’t exactly premium, overall look & feel are considerably better now. The textured plastic on the dashboard & door panels is a nice touch, as are the chrome door handles. The center console wears an obvious Kizashi inspiration, while the 3 spoke steering wheel looks fab. Don’t get me wrong though, there’s no plushness inside. Even some hatchbacks (like the i20) beat the Dzire on quality. The interiors do have some cheap bits (seat adjust handle, for instance), but that is expected from an entry-level Maruti sedan. Let me put it this way : Those who buy the L & V variants will be pleased with the quality. On the other hand, ZDi owners who pay 8 lakhs OTR for their diesel Dzire will not be raving about the quality or the space.
I liked the quality of seat fabric & compound. The seats of our test ZDi were soft & really cushiony, more than in the Swift and much like your favourite couch at home. It is imperative to mention that, while soft seats are great for shorter drives, firm compound seats are more suited to long-distance touring. The textured upholstery feels great but it is an all-out dirt magnet. The seat fabric of our 1,500 kms test vehicle had marks & spots all over. And over the course of the day, we added some more! The front seats are snug-fitting, Suzuki engineers have gotten the driving position spot on. Support from the driver's seat is absolutely spot-on. The driving position is higher now, lending the driver with superior frontal visibility. In fact, even shorter drivers won’t miss seat height adjustment (unavailable on the lower L & V variants). The long-travel front seats will easily accommodate those of you who are over 6 feet in height. The 3-spoke steering wheel is great to hold (though I'd have preferred it to be meatier), while the smooth gear shift lever falls right into your hand. Unfortunately, the horn pad doesn't extend out and you will have to stretch your thumb to honk (somehow, a frequent occurrence in India!). The instruments are easy to read and the silver outline on the dials looks classy. The MID now throws out information on real-time & average fuel efficiency, along with a useful distance to empty counter. Foot well width is par for the course; no dead pedal, yet there is sufficient space to the side of the clutch pedal to rest your left foot. The dashboard is positioned on the higher side, but not enough to be a cause of complaint (like in the Polo & Vento). While frontal & lateral visibility is good, rearward view is pathetic, thanks to the high parcel tray (2" taller than the rear seat). I advise extreme caution when reversing, especially to the shorter drivers. The useless inside rear view mirror makes the situation worse. It is 2 sizes too small and doesn't even cover the entire rear windscreen. Thankfully, the ORVMs are big enough and offer a good field of view.
Just like in the Swift, the “shin” area of my leg kept hitting against the plastic panel right above the clutch, when fully pressing the clutch pedal. To the point where it started hurting after a while of driving & constantly changing gears. Some of you might find your left knee hitting against the waterfall console in an annoying manner. If you are anything over 5’8” in height, I'm willing to bet you will face either of the two problems mentioned here.
The rear seat is far better than in the outgoing Dzire. This is an all-new seat that is different from even the one in the Swift. The seat compound is very soft and cushiony, just like the front seats, while the bolstering on either side has been beefed up too. Sitting on it is akin to resting on a sofa. It's nicely reclined...reclined to an extent that you can really lie back & relax. Back & under-thigh support are satisfactory as well. The wide fold-out arm rest (absent in the Swift) is useful & can easily accommodate large forearms.
Unfortunately, passengers on the well contoured rear seat don't have the space to truly enjoy being driven around. Space is incomparable to most of its direct competitors; if you want to be chauffeur-driven, look at competing sedans like the Manza, Etios & Verito instead. There is simply no comparison in terms of knee room or width. Sure, you can fit in two 5'10" adults on the Dzire's back seat, but sitting behind a tall driver will make them sharply bend their knees. The Dzire is a compact sedan and space is at a definite premium. The side windows run a tad longer than in the Swift and the quarter glass has a more conventional design. The scooped-in seat back (of the front seats) helps in releasing some extra knee room for rear passengers. And, as a thoughtful touch, the part where your legs would hit the underside of the front seat is cushioned. The door armrests are wide enough to rest your forearm on. The rear seat is placed noticeably higher than the front and thus, helps that much more with frontward visibility. The rear neck restraints protrude out and can be height-adjusted to provide the perfect support. The adjustment range is pretty long too. They aren’t super-soft pillows like the Etios' though, that you can bury your head into. Sadly, head-room is severely limited by the sloping roof. The taller amongst you will have less than an inch of clearance from the roof (check picture below). And in that situation, if your driver misses a speed bump, you will definitely hit the roof.
If and when you have a 5th occupant in the car, he won't complain of the back support, as the underside of the center armrest is soft. However, considering the limited space on offer and the floor hump, this sedan is best suited to 4 onboard. Lastly, ingress to / egress from the rear seat is inconvenient and surely won’t suit the elderly. I forget the number of times I banged my head on the roof while getting into the car.
The OEM stereo (ZXi / ZDi variants) and its 4 speaker + 2 tweeter setup sounds superb for a stock unit. Treble fans will love the very-prominent front tweeters (though most will find them too bright). Bass delivery is amongst the best I've heard from the entry-level sedans. Most owners won't see the need to upgrade the stereo, except for the nutjobs from our ICE forum section. The OEM head-unit also gets the very useful AUX / USB inputs.
In terms of storage, there are the ubiquitous cubby holes right ahead of the gear lever. All 4 doors get door pockets (the one’s at the front are well designed), and the glovebox is reasonably accommodating too. The novel pop-out can holder (under the side air-con vent) will be liked by front passengers. The two seat back pockets (behind both front seats) are very practical. The rear door pockets get a bottle holder and a segregated compartment for the odd item (e.g. cell phone). The recessed area above the glovebox can be used for oddities as well. Space between the gear lever and the handbrake could have been utilized better to offer a long cubby hole (like in the Ritz). Where the new Dzire falls flat on its face is in the luggage compartment area. While the old Dzire had a respectable boot capacity of 464 liters, the new car loses a whopping 148 liters, bringing capacity down to 316 liters. That's less than even the Honda Jazz (384 liters with the rear seat up). The most logical reason behind buying a sedan over a hatchback is the boot, this is a critical area where the Dzire fails. All of its direct competitors offer significantly larger cargo capacity. At best, the Dzire can hold a weekend's luggage of a nuclear family. Considering the upper variant’s pricing, this could be a deal breaker to many an Indian family. To make matters worse, the rear seat doesn't fold down either. It's ironic that the Swift with its foldable rear seat is more suited to the airport runs. There isn't a doubt that the Indigo CS has superior space packaging...the Tata scores on cabin as well as boot space (380 liters).
my recommendation :- With 150 new features added to the face lifted features with 40000 rs extra from the shift its the best buy for people going to buy swift . Dzire is worth the money . from my point of view its a thumps up
Download brochure from http://www.marutidzire.com/DzireBrochure.aspx
Courtesy :-
Mr.Rajesh Singh ( sales Manager )
vitesse ltd
G-1/F-1, Gopi Chambers
Link Road, Opp Fame Adlabs
Lokhandwala, Andheri East
Mumbai 400076
Tel +91 22 26735464,
Fax +91 22 26741425
What you’ll like:
• Priced lower than the outgoing Dzire. Noticeably better in most areas (quality, comfort, interiors etc.)
• Competent engine range. Very refined motors
• Absorbent ride quality, even over rough roads. Neutral road manners too
• Terrific fuel efficiency, especially from the diesel
• Effortless to drive in the city; light steering, clutch and gearshift. Automatic transmission available
• Maruti’s excellent after-sales service & wide dealer network
What you won’t:
• Oddball boot design. Side profile looks particularly awkward
• Small 316L boot & no folding rear seat either. Limited practicality
• Mediocre brakes (LXi / LDi & VXi / VDi), just like the mechanically-identical Swift
• Limited rear seat space is incomparable to the Manza, Etios, Verito et al
• Hefty 1.2 lakh premium for the Automatic transmission variant
• Long waiting period for deliveries of the diesel variant
• A reclined, more comfortable back seat
• Beige interiors
• 112 liters of additional boot space
• Softer, more compliant ride quality in the city & over rough roads
And, what do you lose?
• Handling : The Swift is far more fun to drive. The Dzire's rear is too soft
• Fold-down rear seat. The Swift is actually more suited to those airport runs, or when you're moving home
• A better looking car
The 2012 Maruti Dzire is based on an all new platform and is the second sub-4 meter sedan in India (the Indigo CS was launched in January 2008). Incidentally, the Indigo CS is also the world's first sub-4 meter sedan, while a third - the shortened Mahindra Verito - will be joining this pair soon. Tata sells the new generation Indigo (i.e. Manza) in full-size and the older gen Indigo as a compact-sedan. With Maruti, it's the exact opposite. So, why a Maruti Dzire that runs less than 4,000 mm in length? 2 reasons actually:
• Excise benefits : The Indian Government, in its effort to promote small & fuel-efficient cars, imposes a discounted 10% excise duty on cars that are <4 meters in length, and have an engine capacity of less than or equal to 1.2L (petrol) / 1.5L (diesel). Cars that don't meet this criteria pay the regular 22% excise tax. The 12% difference is H-U-G-E in an industry that is already heavily taxed
The previous-gen Dzire had bare bone interiors; the 2012 Dzire will keep its owners happier. Mind you, the overall grade of plastic is only ½ a level up; it's the design & the way that parts have been screwed together that is a step in the right direction. Except for the gear lever, lousy power window switches (which look completely out of place in this car BTW) and some other buttons (like the one for the fog lamps), there is nothing that the new Dzire has in common with the old. While the Dzire still isn’t exactly premium, overall look & feel are considerably better now. The textured plastic on the dashboard & door panels is a nice touch, as are the chrome door handles. The center console wears an obvious Kizashi inspiration, while the 3 spoke steering wheel looks fab. Don’t get me wrong though, there’s no plushness inside. Even some hatchbacks (like the i20) beat the Dzire on quality. The interiors do have some cheap bits (seat adjust handle, for instance), but that is expected from an entry-level Maruti sedan. Let me put it this way : Those who buy the L & V variants will be pleased with the quality. On the other hand, ZDi owners who pay 8 lakhs OTR for their diesel Dzire will not be raving about the quality or the space.
I liked the quality of seat fabric & compound. The seats of our test ZDi were soft & really cushiony, more than in the Swift and much like your favourite couch at home. It is imperative to mention that, while soft seats are great for shorter drives, firm compound seats are more suited to long-distance touring. The textured upholstery feels great but it is an all-out dirt magnet. The seat fabric of our 1,500 kms test vehicle had marks & spots all over. And over the course of the day, we added some more! The front seats are snug-fitting, Suzuki engineers have gotten the driving position spot on. Support from the driver's seat is absolutely spot-on. The driving position is higher now, lending the driver with superior frontal visibility. In fact, even shorter drivers won’t miss seat height adjustment (unavailable on the lower L & V variants). The long-travel front seats will easily accommodate those of you who are over 6 feet in height. The 3-spoke steering wheel is great to hold (though I'd have preferred it to be meatier), while the smooth gear shift lever falls right into your hand. Unfortunately, the horn pad doesn't extend out and you will have to stretch your thumb to honk (somehow, a frequent occurrence in India!). The instruments are easy to read and the silver outline on the dials looks classy. The MID now throws out information on real-time & average fuel efficiency, along with a useful distance to empty counter. Foot well width is par for the course; no dead pedal, yet there is sufficient space to the side of the clutch pedal to rest your left foot. The dashboard is positioned on the higher side, but not enough to be a cause of complaint (like in the Polo & Vento). While frontal & lateral visibility is good, rearward view is pathetic, thanks to the high parcel tray (2" taller than the rear seat). I advise extreme caution when reversing, especially to the shorter drivers. The useless inside rear view mirror makes the situation worse. It is 2 sizes too small and doesn't even cover the entire rear windscreen. Thankfully, the ORVMs are big enough and offer a good field of view.
Just like in the Swift, the “shin” area of my leg kept hitting against the plastic panel right above the clutch, when fully pressing the clutch pedal. To the point where it started hurting after a while of driving & constantly changing gears. Some of you might find your left knee hitting against the waterfall console in an annoying manner. If you are anything over 5’8” in height, I'm willing to bet you will face either of the two problems mentioned here.
The rear seat is far better than in the outgoing Dzire. This is an all-new seat that is different from even the one in the Swift. The seat compound is very soft and cushiony, just like the front seats, while the bolstering on either side has been beefed up too. Sitting on it is akin to resting on a sofa. It's nicely reclined...reclined to an extent that you can really lie back & relax. Back & under-thigh support are satisfactory as well. The wide fold-out arm rest (absent in the Swift) is useful & can easily accommodate large forearms.
Unfortunately, passengers on the well contoured rear seat don't have the space to truly enjoy being driven around. Space is incomparable to most of its direct competitors; if you want to be chauffeur-driven, look at competing sedans like the Manza, Etios & Verito instead. There is simply no comparison in terms of knee room or width. Sure, you can fit in two 5'10" adults on the Dzire's back seat, but sitting behind a tall driver will make them sharply bend their knees. The Dzire is a compact sedan and space is at a definite premium. The side windows run a tad longer than in the Swift and the quarter glass has a more conventional design. The scooped-in seat back (of the front seats) helps in releasing some extra knee room for rear passengers. And, as a thoughtful touch, the part where your legs would hit the underside of the front seat is cushioned. The door armrests are wide enough to rest your forearm on. The rear seat is placed noticeably higher than the front and thus, helps that much more with frontward visibility. The rear neck restraints protrude out and can be height-adjusted to provide the perfect support. The adjustment range is pretty long too. They aren’t super-soft pillows like the Etios' though, that you can bury your head into. Sadly, head-room is severely limited by the sloping roof. The taller amongst you will have less than an inch of clearance from the roof (check picture below). And in that situation, if your driver misses a speed bump, you will definitely hit the roof.
If and when you have a 5th occupant in the car, he won't complain of the back support, as the underside of the center armrest is soft. However, considering the limited space on offer and the floor hump, this sedan is best suited to 4 onboard. Lastly, ingress to / egress from the rear seat is inconvenient and surely won’t suit the elderly. I forget the number of times I banged my head on the roof while getting into the car.
The OEM stereo (ZXi / ZDi variants) and its 4 speaker + 2 tweeter setup sounds superb for a stock unit. Treble fans will love the very-prominent front tweeters (though most will find them too bright). Bass delivery is amongst the best I've heard from the entry-level sedans. Most owners won't see the need to upgrade the stereo, except for the nutjobs from our ICE forum section. The OEM head-unit also gets the very useful AUX / USB inputs.
In terms of storage, there are the ubiquitous cubby holes right ahead of the gear lever. All 4 doors get door pockets (the one’s at the front are well designed), and the glovebox is reasonably accommodating too. The novel pop-out can holder (under the side air-con vent) will be liked by front passengers. The two seat back pockets (behind both front seats) are very practical. The rear door pockets get a bottle holder and a segregated compartment for the odd item (e.g. cell phone). The recessed area above the glovebox can be used for oddities as well. Space between the gear lever and the handbrake could have been utilized better to offer a long cubby hole (like in the Ritz). Where the new Dzire falls flat on its face is in the luggage compartment area. While the old Dzire had a respectable boot capacity of 464 liters, the new car loses a whopping 148 liters, bringing capacity down to 316 liters. That's less than even the Honda Jazz (384 liters with the rear seat up). The most logical reason behind buying a sedan over a hatchback is the boot, this is a critical area where the Dzire fails. All of its direct competitors offer significantly larger cargo capacity. At best, the Dzire can hold a weekend's luggage of a nuclear family. Considering the upper variant’s pricing, this could be a deal breaker to many an Indian family. To make matters worse, the rear seat doesn't fold down either. It's ironic that the Swift with its foldable rear seat is more suited to the airport runs. There isn't a doubt that the Indigo CS has superior space packaging...the Tata scores on cabin as well as boot space (380 liters).
my recommendation :- With 150 new features added to the face lifted features with 40000 rs extra from the shift its the best buy for people going to buy swift . Dzire is worth the money . from my point of view its a thumps up
Download brochure from http://www.marutidzire.com/DzireBrochure.aspx
Courtesy :-
Mr.Rajesh Singh ( sales Manager )
vitesse ltd
G-1/F-1, Gopi Chambers
Link Road, Opp Fame Adlabs
Lokhandwala, Andheri East
Mumbai 400076
Tel +91 22 26735464,
Fax +91 22 26741425
