[RavenAvi]

Thank you so much for the honour, Aditya. And thank you for the kind words, NPV.


Some more observations from the time spent with Selene:-

Such a fancy 6-LED headlamp setup warranted turn indicators integrated into the LED DRLs. Sequential indicators would have been awesome!
Instead we get these (rather disappointing) normal bulb units on both sides.


Bonnet lines are subtle in the Silver shade and add a touch of class.


3 separate design bulges on the side profile make it look unnecessarily busy.


Because of this, the merging at the rear isn't clean. A design trait borrowed from Hyundai?


Co-driver door unlock button provided. Bigger, fancier cars don't get this.
Some manufacturers have resorted to removing them too! (read - Mahindra)


AC vents on the driver side & front passenger side come with individual air volume adjustable controls.


Steering column has rake adjustment only, no reach.


Outside temperature sensor on the driver side of the dash.


Auto headlamp sensor on the front passenger side.


Design motifs on the beige colour of the dashboard carry over into the corresponding door sections on either side.


Close look at the faux wood pattern of the front passenger side of the dash.


Front view from the rear seat.


View from outside the sunroof.


Scooped-up part of the roof after the sunroof section liberates some amount of headroom for the rear passengers.
Not enough for taller folks like me.


Individual rear cabin lights provided on either side.
Both rear grab handles have soft-closing functions, but no coat hooks provided.


ISOFIX mounts are given behind the height-adjustable rear headrests.


Rear seat back pocket provided behind the front passenger seat only.
Driver side rear passenger doesn't get one.


Floor hump is quite prominent and will hamper easy sitting for the 5th passenger. The DZire is a strict 4+1 car, no doubt about it.


Footwell lighting in the driver side doesn't stretch to the dead pedal area.
Have noticed this in other Marutis too.


The boot release lever on the floor below the driver seat is straight out of the 2000s!
It's more convenient to use the release button from the keyfob.


Option to turn the wireless charging pad ON/OFF is given in the corresponding HU widget.


Media settings menu.


Volume settings.


Speed dependent volume control in a DZire! How times have changed.


Connectivity settings.


Phone settings. You can rename your DZire's Head Unit at the bottom here.


Voice Assistant settings. You can customise your User Name here for the customised morning/afternoon/evening greeting from your DZire.
To wake up the system, press the Speak button on the steering and say "Hi Suzuki".


Unusual amount of red in the 360-degree camera view. Factory default?


The field behind is filled with greenery! Camera shows otherwise.
I have adjusted the camera settings (saturation, constrast, brightness, etc.) for a much better image since.


Notice the similar central tail light design of both cars?
Whatever fancy name the companies give this style, it's a clear "borrow" from the Lamborghini rears & Volvo fronts of yore.

[AKSarkar1]

I feel no car at this price (maybe apart from the Amaze), offers so much VFM. I feel the Dzire makes the perfect car for city usage coupled with occasional highway or high speed runs. Congratulations on this beauty!

As for the halogen indicators and the footwell lamp, if your headlight and footwell lamp are not sealed units, then swapping out the traditional halogen bulb for an LED one is quite easy and cheap as well! Do not bother if they are sealed units, not worth the time and voiding of the warranty. Definitely recommend you to look into that upgrade, will make the external looks of the car wrt the lighting a 10/10.

Wishing you many many happy miles in this lovely machine! All the best!

[RavenAvi]

Originally Posted by digitalnirvana

Dear @PrasannaDhana and @RavenAvi did you get any seat covers in accessories, that are not beige? In my case MGA only has beige variations which I am reluctant to purchase. Would Autoform seat covers from outside void warranty? Also, which accessories did you get / are going to get finally?

Originally Posted by PrasannaDhana

I was shown 2 options - 1.Beige, 2. Beige with black contoursm. Chose the second. I don't think aftermarket seat covers would void the warranty. I think dark colors won't well with the bright interior theme of the Dzire.

Congratulations in advance, Prasanna.

All MGA certified seat covers are beige, with dashes of silver/black or all-beige. I had gone to avail the first free service on 21st December and some accessories for the 2024 DZire had unloaded from their supply truck on the same day. Chose the best out of 3 seat cover sets which were shown to me. Pics below.

Not going the Autoform/Elegant way for our DZire since I have had a bad experience with Autoform with my 2020 Creta, plus we don't need expensive seat covers for the daily rough grind the car is seeing right now.

Beige or any other light colour is preferred for the DZire because the interiors are in beige and the elderly in our house prefer cars which look bright, roomy and spacious from the inside. Dark interiors seem gloomy, and for a khandaan such as ours which is full of grumpy old folks, it would be a huge deterrent.

In addition, I got the 3D trunk mat, number plate housing, door protector set and a steering cover fitted, last one from outside. Also ordered a nice gold-plated Lord Ganesh idol from Amazon. Have ordered the illuminated scuff plates and 3D in-cabin mats matching the trunk mat from the dealership. I'll need to get the front armrest fitted from outside. Since the car is seeing in-city commuting only, spending on any additional fitments is not necessary for us.

First Free Service at 215 kms (after 1 month)

It's just general checkup and washing. Went to avail it on Saturday 21st December, a day after Selene had turned 1 month old. Reached the Maruti Arena workshop at 11 AM, and I was given a rough estimate of 150 rupees and a time of 2 PM. The service manager warmly welcomed me, having been a part of the unveil of my car on delivery day.

The supply truck was being unloaded just behind Selene, which had carried spare parts and accessories from Maruti to this dealership. I went over to the main showroom and was provided with a list of accessories for the DZire which had been unloaded minutes ago. The 3 seat cover sets (compatible with side airbags) were all beige - one was completely beige and the other two had the same pattern all over, with the central cut parts in black in one set while the other set had silver cut parts. I chose the one which looked the most premium out of the 3. Also listed the door protector set, numberplate housing and the 3D trunk mat for fitment after washing was over.

The service advisor kept me updated. Selene was driven into the Nexa washing hangar next door, since the Arena washing bay was full. Good for me, because our DZire got the Nexa washing treatment, complete with dashboard and doorpad polishing. It was driven back to the Arena dealership at 1:35 PM, after which they commenced with the accessories fitments. By 3 PM, all the work was over, Selene was sparkling from the outside and glistening from the inside. I was out of the dealership by 3:30 PM.

x 145.00 = First Free Service (with a Microfiber cloth & 3 screenwash pouches)
6,555.00 = SAB PU Design 3 colour seat cover set
1,320.00 = 3D Trunk Mat
x 195.00 = Door Protector Set
2,260.00 = CGST & SGST @ 14% each
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10,475.00 = Total
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Numberplate housing charges were waived off.


Some pics:

The side-airbag compatible beige/black PU Design. (MGA accessory)


Rear seat. Opted for direct fitment, no bucket fit/finish.


3D Trunk Mat. (MGA accessory)


A Steering Cover for additional grip. (300 bucks)


Door protector set. (MGA accessory)


Numberplate housing.


We have noticed a few small gremlins in the past week or so. After shutdown, locking from the driver door button gives off a long beep, as if something inside the DZire has not been shut properly. Even after opening and closing the driver door, the long beep persists. Locking from the key finally solves this.

Also, family members have reported that the "Auto Start/Stop Not Available" has popped up on the MID a couple of times now when Selene slows down to a halt in dense traffic. I have yet to notice it, but I usually drive with that button disabled, so I can only test it when I take her out the next time with the feature enabled.

Rest is all good. Selene is keeping everyone happy. Smoothness and pickup is good, head/body nods till shifting to 4th aside. A very predictable, practical and safe option in this segment, IMO. Our whole family is absolutely satisfied with the unanimous choice they have made.

ODO sits at 257 kms today. Ciao!

[Guddu_Bhaiya]

First of all, thank you, Team-BHP moderators for approving my membership and for feeling privileged to be a part of this esteemed forum.

Coming to the fantastic review of BHPian RavenAvi, I am also considering a new DZire as my first car (from my funds). Is the dealership providing a hard copy of the service book for the new DZire. I have enquired at my nearest dealership, but they said that Suzuki has stopped providing the same. If any customer wants the same, then one has to order it separately.

[swift.surya]

Originally Posted by RavenAvi

We have noticed a few small gremlins in the past week or so. After shutdown, locking from the driver door button gives off a long beep, as if something inside the DZire has not been shut properly. Even after opening and closing the driver door, the long beep persists. Locking from the key finally solves this.

Also, family members have reported that the "Auto Start/Stop Not Available" has popped up on the MID a couple of times now when Selene slows down to a halt in dense traffic. I have yet to notice it, but I usually drive with that button disabled, so I can only test it when I take her out the next time with the feature enabled.

ODO sits at 257 kms today. Ciao!

Hello there! The beeping may be due to the doors being not locked properly, or due to the key being inside the car. Is there a faint chance that you might have forgotten the spare key inside the car? That could be the reason. If not then it's advisable to get it checked out at the service centre.

Regarding the auto start stop not available message, I've noticed the same pop up quite sometimes on my uncle's dualjet Swift zxi+ manual, it probably depends on the clutch positioning(fully depressed or pressed) or if the car is in motion. Auto Start stop kicks in later on. Not sure about the ASS mechanism in the AMT. Again it is advisable to get it checked out. Of the very few times I've driven his car on private closed areas, I've done it with the Auto Start Stop feature turned off, so what I said is what I *think* happens. Correct me if I'm wrong anywhere.

Cheers!

[sumeethaldankar]

Originally Posted by RavenAvi

ODO sits at 257 kms today

Can you confirm how the behavior of AMT is? Are the gear shifts intrusive or smooth. I had sat in a AMT Baleno once as a passenger and it felt acceptable. I believe Maruti has tuned the AMT further so it should be even better. Is it good for 70-90 Kmph speed cruising? Also please remark on large speed breakers.

Thanks.

[RavenAvi]

Originally Posted by Guddu_Bhaiya

i am also considering new DZire as my first car (from my own funds), are the dealership is provided hard copy of service book for new DZire. I have enquired in my nearest dealership, but they are saying that Suzuki has stopped providing the same.

Thank you for the kind words.

No service manual was given with the car. You can download it via the link shared in the Suzuki app or from the official website.

Originally Posted by swift.surya

Is there a faint chance that you might have forgotten the spare key inside the car? That could be the reason.

Of the very few times I've driven his car on private closed areas, I've done it with the Auto Start Stop feature turned off, so what I said is what I *think* happens.

Nope and nope. Spare key is inside a drawer at home. And the Auto Start/Stop is always on by default when the car is cranked up. These are definitely intermittent bugs.

Originally Posted by sumeethaldankar

Can you confirm how the behavior of AMT is? Are the gear shifts intrusive or smooth. I had sat in a AMT Baleno once as a passenger and it felt acceptable. I believe Maruti has tuned the AMT further so it should be even better. Is it good for 70-90 Kmph speed cruising? Also please remark on large speed breakers.

The AMT's response is as smooth as an AMT can be, at par with Hyundais. There is a definite feel when it shifts upward the first 3 times, after which it is smooth. Downshifts are imperceptible, except for the last 1 or 2 gears. Overall, very acceptable for an AMT box mated to a 3-pot engine. Maruti-Suzuki's engineers have worked hard on this, and it shows in everyday driving.

At speeds till 90kph, it's all smooth sailing. The DZire also feels solidly planted. We haven't driven it beyond 100kmph so can't comment on speeds higher than that. But the car is stable and the rolling is smooth. Due to the slightly less power figures, it takes a bit of time to reach the 100kpmh mark but maintains it's speeds well. For someone who drives regularly between 60-70kmph, there is no cause for complaints.

As for large speed breakers, you have to definitely slow down. It's a low-slung sedan so it's well-advised to handle them carefully. Whenever I drive, I go across big speed breakers diagonally. Not sure how our other family members do this but I diligently follow this rule since my Honda City days.

Some recent shots:-

Getting a hot day shower.


With it's (possibly) fiercest competitor.


Recently added. Ordered online.

[Ncoolthane]

This is my first post, and I take this opportunity to thank the moderators for approving my membership.

I have recently changed my Car to New Dzire ZXI+ AMT, and I find the related threads very informative & helpful.

Thanks to RavenAvi for this very informative thread!

Would you kindly provide some more insights, particularly about the following:

Option to turn the wireless charging pad ON/OFF is given in the corresponding HU widget.
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Is this option to turn the wireless charging pad ON/OFF available on the console, in settings? Even after trying very hard, I could not find it.

However, I managed to find the on/off control for the wireless charging pad on the Smart Play Pro app. I have toggled it to 'off' position (to reduce battery load) when the app got connected to the vehicle data, after many unsuccessful attempts. Since then, the app has refused to get connected, and I have lost access to this setting. It will be helpful if this can be accessed from the vehicle console.

Another issue I am facing is I am not able to get sound notification for incoming email in Gmail, when my phone is connected to the car through Android Auto. I missed important emails, and any insights from the esteemed forum members to resolve this issue will be much appreciated.

Thanks a lot,
- Nayan