<p></p><p>&nbsp; Maruti Suzuki today launched the much awaited 3rd generation Dzire at Rs. 5.45 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). In tune with what we Indians expect from Maruti, the new Dzire's price earns the top spot for value oriented pricing. A total of 14 variants to select from, 7 each for diesel and petrol engines, 6 of which are automatic transmission variants.</p><p>Petrol variants are: Lxi, Vxi, Vxi AMT, Zxi, Zxi AMT, Zxi+, Zxi+ AMT while the diesel variants are: Ldi, Vdi, Vdi AMT, Zxi, Zxi AMT, Zxi+, Zxi+ AMT. &nbsp;</p><p>Exterior and Dimensions:</p><p>All new Dzire compact sedan has similar length to the car it replaces at 3995mm. However, the width has increased by 40mm to 1730mm resulting into increased shoulder room in the cabin. Overall height is a bit lower by 40mm to 1515mm. Despite similar length, interior room is much improved. This is possible as the car is based on new platform which Maruti calls "Heartect". The Topmost trims get 15" precision/diamond cut alloys than look fabulous while entry level trims have 14â€ steel rims. Wheelbase also is up by 20mm. Boot space is also up from 316 litres. to 376 litres.</p><p>A glance at new Dzire means one cannot mistake it for anything else. And how well the overall looks of the machine have improved. Boot integration is much better than before, doesn’t look like an afterthought. Rear LED lamps are standard across the range.</p><p>Exterior features include LED projector lamps with Daytime Running Lights, 15" Precision cut Alloys, chrome accent on boot, front grille and around fog lamps. The car is available in six colors.</p><p>Interiors:</p><p>Just like the platform, interiors are also all new. A flat bottom steering gets your attention as soon as you are in driver's seat. Instrument console is all new, so is the overall dashboard design. A touchscreen infotainment system dominates the central console and its Android Auto and Apple CarPlay enabled. Feature list is exhaustive that includes Smart key access and push button start, rear AC vents, rear seat armrest with cup holders, automatic headlamps with follow-me-home/lead-me-to-vehicle feature, reverse camera, navigation steering mounted audio and calling controls among a host of other features. &nbsp;</p><p>Safety:</p><p>Dzire is based on an all new platform which Suzuki calls "Heartect" platform. Not only is this platform safer than the one it replaces, but also much lighter. Dual front airbags, ABS+EBD, ISOFIX mounts on rear seats are standard across the range. Reverse camera, rear parking sensors, rear defogger, front fog lamps are also available on the higher two variants. &nbsp;</p><p>Specifications:</p>The engine from previous generation Dzire are carried forward. The new lightweight platform means the Dzire is lighter by 85 kgs in petrol and 95 kgs in diesel format. Diesel powered Dzire is the most fuel efficient car on sale in India with fuel efficiency rated at a staggering 28.40 kmpl for both manual and automatic transmission. Petrol powered Dzire is rated at 22.0 kmpl for both, the manual and automatic. Petrol engine is 1.2 litre 4-cylinder rated at 82 BHP @ 6000 RPM with torque of 113 Nm @ 4200 RPM. Diesel engine is 1.3 litre 4-cylinder engine which Maruti calls DDiS 190, and it develops 74 BHP @ 4000 RPM and torque of 190 Nm @ 1900 RPM. Both the engines can be paired with either 5-speed manual or automatic transmission. Considering the lightweight platform we can expect performance improvement over the car it replaces.

<br><p></p><p>Variants and Prices:</p><p>Variant &nbsp;Ex-showroom price, Delhi</p><p>&nbsp;    Manual Transmission &nbsp; Automatic Transmission </p><p>Lxi   Rs. 5,45,000     &nbsp;N/A</p><p>Vxi  &nbsp; &nbsp; Rs. 6,29,000 &nbsp;    &nbsp; Rs. 7,75,000</p><p>Zxi   Rs. 7,05,000     &nbsp;Rs. 7,52,000</p><p>Zx+  Rs. 7,94,000     &nbsp;Rs. 8,41,000</p><p>Ldi &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Rs. 6,45,000     &nbsp; N/A</p><p>Vdi &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Rs. 7,29,000     &nbsp;Rs. 7,76,000</p><p>Zdi &nbsp;   &nbsp;Rs. 8,05,000     &nbsp;Rs. 7,52,000</p><p>Zd+  Rs. 8,94,000     &nbsp;Rs. 9,41,000</p><p>

Note: The AMT variants are pricier by Rs. 47,000 while the diesel variants by Rs. 1 lakh over its equivalent petrol trims.</p>