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Maruti Suzuki has launched the new 2012 Swift DZire. Prices start at 4.79 Lakhs for the Lxi Model.The new Swift DZire is the next generation version of the DZire and measure under 4-meters, giving Maruti Suzuki the crucial benefits on excise duties. The Swift DZire was launched for the first time in 2008 and now has a much smaller boot capacity of 316-litres, owing to the small boot to make the vehicle a compact sedan. The exteriors are very similar to the Swift but Maruti Suzuki engineers have differentiated it from the hatchback with changes made to the front grille, front bumper and alloy wheels. The interiors too are the same but the Maruti Swift DZire now features beige interiors on the lower half of the dashboard to create that airy feeling!
2012 Maruti Suzuki Swift DZire Prices (ex-showroom, Delhi) –
LXi – Rs 4.79 lakh
VXi – Rs 5.32 lakh
VXi AT – Rs 6.54 lakh
ZXi – Rs 6.19 lakh
LDi – Rs 5.80 lakh
VDi – Rs 6.31 lakh
ZDi – Rs 7.09 lakh
Maruti Suzuki has offered the Swift DZire for an introductory price. These prices are around Rs. 25,000/- cheaper than the outgoing model, which will be repositioned and stripped of features to be sold in the taxi market. The petrol Maruti Swift DZire will reach 100 kmph in 12.6 seconds, whereas the diesel will reach 100 kmph in 14.8 seconds. Top speed of the DZire is 160 kmph. The 2012 Maruti Swift Dzire is available in Blue, Grey, Red, Beige, Black, White and Silver colours.
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2012 Maruti Suzuki Swift DZire Features
- Dual-tone Interiors
- New Instrument Cluster
- Tilt Adjustable Steering Wheel
- Wood and Chrome Inserts on Dashboard
- Electronically Operated ORVMs
- Automatic Climate Control
- New Audio System with CD, USB Support
- Multifunction Display
- Dual SRS Airbags
- Anti-lock Braking System
- Retractable Cupholder on Dashboard
- Steering Mounted Audio Controls
The Maruti Suzuki Swift DZire is powered by 1.2-litre petrol and diesel engines. The petrol DZire produces 86 BHP of peak power at 6000 RPM and 11.6 KGM of peak torque at 4000 RPM. The diesel on the other hand produces 74 BHP of peak power at 4000 RPM and 19.3 KGM of peak torque at 2000 RPM. Both these engines are mated to a 5-speed manual gearbox but the petrol DZire also gets the option of a 4-speed automatic in VXi trim (along with ABS). The ARAI certified mileage for the petrol manual is 19.1 kmpl, petrol automatic is 17.4 kmpl, while the diesel DZire returns an impressive 23.4 kmpl. The fuel tank capacity is the same as the Swift at 42-litres, while the turning radius is just 4.8 meters.
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Live pictures shot by MotorBeam Special Correspondent Mohit Soni.
