Maruti might offer a single-pane sunroof on the new model.

The 2024 Maruti Suzuki Dzire has been spotted testing once again. This time, the compact sedan was seen in Himachal Pradesh while undergoing cold weather testing.

The upcoming Dzire will share its underpinnings with the next-gen Swift. While the overall shape of the car looks quite similar to the current model, it will get a reprofiled front grille and sweptback headlamps. It has a coupe-like roof line and a short rear section.

Interestingly, the test mule seen in these images is equipped with a sunroof, which suggests that Maruti might offer a single-pane sunroof on the new model. The Dzire is also expected to get features such as a 9-inch touchscreen infotainment system, automatic climate control, keyless entry, and cruise control.

The new Dzire will be powered by Maruti Suzuki's new Z-series 1.2-litre, 3-cylinder petrol engine that produces 82 BHP and 108 Nm. The same unit will be available in the new-gen Swift as well.

Want to understand the cost & legal implications in this scenario.

BHPian YogiBear recently shared this with other enthusiasts.

I have my dear trusty Maruti Swift Dzire VXI that is nearing 15 years of age in 30 days. Except for some rattling noise in the suspension, it is spick and span to drive. I am now developing FOLO (fear of losing out) with the looming deadline to scrap this lovely possession of mine. And the spectre of having to invest 8L+ immediately isn't very attractive as well.

Is it possible that I get the ICE engine replaced with a new one from an authorized MASS and then the RTO allows me to continue running it for another 15 years??

What might be the cost and legal implications in this scenario?

Here's what GTO had to say on the matter:

No, and with good reason too.

• India is a country of jugaad & fake paperwork. If the government allows this, we'll see all sorts of 20-year-old cars back on Delhi roads with supposed new engines. But which were never really fitted.
• The cost of getting a new engine etc. with installation from MASS will exceed the value of your car.
• 15 years is a good enough time to have enjoyed your Dzire, Now, its time for you to buy & experience something newer & fresher.

Here's what BHPian headbanger had to say on the matter:

Accept the inevitable and move ahead though it may feel grossly unfair deep within. Get a new car and extract as much as possible for the faithful Dzire by selling it.

Unfortunately for our tribe, we fit in that space within the financial pyramid of a country where it's easiest to hit by regulations. Try and plan your life around this simple fact.

I have a Ritz and Dzire that will be done within the next 2 years due to the same rule. The only difference is that this isn't my first experience. Hence I have accepted the unfairness of the framework and started to plan the future keeping Govt. whims as one of the parameters. Our first car Zen met with the same fate for no mistakes of ours. All I can say is I hear you, my friend.

Here's what BHPian ike had to say on the matter:

Even if it were possible, remember that you will have a car with a new engine but every other component(the chassis, the shell, upholstery etc.) will be fifteen years old. Such a car is likely to be a headache in the long run in terms of reliability. Not worth the hassle IMO, sometimes you have to just grin and bear it.

Here's what BHPian Fuldagap had to say on the matter:

To be honest, such a caveat can only be answered by an enthusiastic & well-read govt official or by a thorough agent (who would know a well-read govt official). I'm not sure even filing an RTI request would render this info.

What's sure is this, RTO needs to endorse & permit the change in engine before anybody changes his car's engine. People used to change their cars from petrol to diesel a lot. I'm sure some would be doing that even now. However, to use the engine change to avoid the 15-year ban in no way sounds even remotely mainstream.

If you don't know any concerned govt official through friends, try getting in touch with an agent. Visit the RTO and agents would approach you by themselves like honey bees.

Agents near your residence can also be found via Google search. Approaching the RTO officially might not be useful. If you are serious about it then you need to deviate from the normal approach to things to achieve it.

A Maruti service centre can give an estimate of the costs involved. In 2008, I saw a poster at a dealer's office in Ahmedabad advertising plonking a new Maruti engine in an old car, even the price was mentioned which I don't remember now.

It's indeed food for thought if this is really possible or not.

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The new Dzire will be powered by Maruti Suzuki's new Z-series 1.2-litre petrol engine.

Maruti Suzuki plans to launch the new-generation Swift along with its sedan version, the Dzire, later this year. Now, for the first time, spy images of the compact sedan have surfaced online.

It seems the exterior styling of the 2024 Dzire will be based on the new Swift. The overall shape of the car looks quite similar to the current model, featuring a coupe-like roofline, a strong shoulder line and a stubby rear section. 

Inside, the Dzire is expected to get a redesigned dashboard with a large touchscreen infotainment system in the centre, reworked air-conditioning vents and a 3-spoke steering wheel. 

The new Dzire will be powered by Maruti Suzuki's new Z-series 1.2-litre, 3-cylinder petrol engine that produces 82 BHP and 108 Nm. The same unit will be available in the new-gen Swift as well.

Source: Rushlane

These include EVs, hybrids, CNG, flex-fuel and conventional petrol-powered vehicles.

Maruti Suzuki is gearing up for a new product onslaught under its Vision 3.0 strategy. 8 new models will be introduced in the next 3-4 years. These include EVs, hybrids, CNG, flex-fuel and conventional petrol-powered vehicles. The carmaker is also looking to double its production capacity to 4 million units and triple its exports in the next 8 years.

Maruti has lined up three new launches for 2024. First up is the new Swift and Dzire (codenamed: YED). While the hatchback has already been spotted testing in India, we are yet to see test mules of the new Dzire out on the streets. Both cars will be powered by the new Z-series 1.2-litre petrol engine.

Maruti Suzuki is likely to introduce its first pure-electric car, the eVX, around September-October 2024. This mid-size electric SUV will compete with the upcoming Hyundai Creta EV.

We might witness the launch of a new 3-row SUV based on the Grand Vitara in Q1 2025. The new model (codenamed: Y17), is expected to get petrol, CNG and hybrid powertrain options. It will be manufactured at the new Kharkhoda plant and compete with the XUV700, Alcazar and Safari.

Maruti’s second electric offering could see the light of day around September-October 2026. It is expected to be a 3-row electric MPV (codenamed: YMC). The Suzuki Spacia-based compact MPV (codenamed: YDB) is also expected to arrive in 2026. It will be positioned below the Ertiga / XL6.

Maruti’s most affordable electric offering is likely to be the EWX-based hatchback (codenamed: K-EV) that is expected to rival the Tiago EV. It is planned for April-May 2026.

Maruti is reportedly planning to launch a new sub-compact SUV (codenamed: Y43) in Q3 of CY2026. It is expected to be positioned below the Brezza and will rival the Tata Punch.

Source: Autocar India

The Maruti Suzuki Dzire has a market share of 50% in its segment.

The Maruti Suzuki Dzire has become the highest-selling sedan in India, with over 25 lakh units sold and a market share of 50% in its segment.

In 2008, Maruti Suzuki launched the Dzire in India. In FY2009-10, sales crossed the 1 lakh unit mark. The 5 lakh sales milestone was achieved in FY2012-13. Sales doubled in FY2015-16, and by FY2019-20, Maruti had sold over 20 lakh Dzires.

The Maruti Dzire is currently offered with a 1.2-litre petrol engine that makes 89 BHP @ 6,000 rpm and 113 Nm @ 4,400 rpm. The engine is mated with either a 5-speed manual or a 5-speed AMT.

The Dzire is also available with a factory-fitted CNG kit. The CNG version packs 76 BHP, while peak torque is rated at 98.5 Nm @ 4,300 rpm. It is offered with a 5-speed manual gearbox.

In terms of features, the Dzire comes equipped with LED projector headlamps, cruise control, auto folding ORVMs, and Maruti's SmartPlay Studio infotainment system.

The 2023 Tour S is based on the latest generation of the Dzire compact sedan.

Maruti Suzuki has announced the launch of the 2023 Tour S aimed at the fleet market. The petrol version is priced at Rs 6.51 lakh, while the CNG version costs Rs 7.36 lakh (ex-showroom).

The 2023 Tour S is based on the latest generation of the Dzire compact sedan. It gets a redesigned front fascia featuring a hexagonal grille and sweptback headlamps. The updated rear end incorporated LED taillights and the ‘Tour S’ badging.

The Tour S is powered by a 1.2-litre K-series petrol engine that produces 89 BHP @ 6,000 rpm and 113 Nm @ 4,400 rpm. When running on CNG, the engine output drops to 76 BHP @ 6,000 rpm and 98.5 Nm @ 4,300 rpm. Maruti claims a fuel efficiency of 23.15 km/l. The S-CNG version is said to be 21% more efficient than the outgoing model.

The Tour S is equipped with a whole host of safety features. These include ESP, ABS with EBD and Brake Assist, reverse parking sensors and dual airbags. The car also gets a tilt-adjustable steering wheel, air-conditioning, ISOFIX and speed-sensitive door locking.

The 2023 Maruti Suzuki Tour S is available in three colour options: Arctic White, Midnight Black and Silky Silver.

The Alto K10, Celerio, WagonR, Swift, Dzire, Brezza and Ertiga is available in the Pearl Midnight Black exterior colour.

Maruti Suzuki is celebrating its 40th anniversary with the launch of its Arena Black Editions. As the name suggests, models like the Alto K10, Celerio, WagonR, Swift, Dzire, Brezza and Ertiga are now available in an all-black colour scheme.

The Arena Black Editions get a new Pearl Midnight Black colour option on select variants, details of which, will be revealed at a later date.

Maruti Suzuki’s Arena range of cars are also available with new accessory packages priced between Rs 14,990 to Rs 35,990. These include seat covers, cushions, mats, trim garnishes, chargers and vacuum cleaners.

Earlier, Maruti had introduced Black Editions of its Nexa range. The Nexa Black Edition is available in Zeta and Alpha variants of the Ignis, all variants of the Ciaz, Alpha and Alpha+ variants of the XL6 and Zeta, Zeta+, Alpha and Alpha+ trims of the Grand Vitara.

The new Swift and Dzire could become India’s most fuel-efficient cars with a rumoured mileage of 35-40 km/l.

According to a media report, Maruti Suzuki will offer its strong-hybrid engines on the next-generation Swift and Dzire. Both cars are expected to be launched in Q1 2024.

The report states that the new Swift and Dzire will use an all-new 1.2-litre, 3-cylinder petrol engine (codenamed: Z12E). It will be paired with Toyota’s strong-hybrid system. Thanks to the new hybrid powertrain, the new Swift and Dzire could become India’s most fuel-efficient cars with a rumoured mileage of 35-40 km/l.

Maruti Suzuki and Toyota currently offer a strong-hybrid option on the Grand Vitara and Urban Cruiser Hyryder. The companies are now said to be focusing on lowering the cost of the hybrid tech with more local content. However, despite the heavy localization, the hybrid versions of the Swift and Dzire are expected to cost about Rs. 1-1.5 lakh more than the non-hybrid versions.

The next-generation Swift and Dzire will also be offered with petrol engine CNG versions. The strong-hybrid powertrain will be available on the higher variants, while lower trims will get the K12C engine.

Source: Autocar India

Cars manufactured between August 6-16, 2022 are said to be equipped with a faulty ACU.

Maruti Suzuki recalled 166 units of the Dzire Tour S over a defective Airbag Control Unit.

According to the carmaker, cars manufactured between August 6-16, 2022 are said to be equipped with a faulty ACU, which in rare cases might malfunction during airbag deployment.

Maruti Suzuki will be replacing the ACU in the affected vehicles and has advised owners not to drive their cars till the ACU is replaced.

Owners of affected vehicles will be notified about the recall. Customers can also check if their vehicle is among those affected by the issue by entering MA3 followed by the 14-digit alphanumeric number on Maruti’s official website.

The engine has enough grunt to pull the SUV effortlessly, however, it becomes very noisy at high speeds, particularly in the Sports mode.

BHPian Valhalla recently shared this with other enthusiasts.

Hello, fellow BHPians,

I purchased a Tata Nexon XMS Red color in May 2022. It has clocked around 3000 KM.

Likes

• Handling and driving dynamics.
• Torquey yet fuel-efficient engine.
• ESP Package and 5-star safety rating
• Comfortable suspension and rigid body (no undulations on the highways are felt by the occupants).

Dislikes

• NVH Levels at high speeds (had double damping done, but still engine is noisy over 130 KMPH+ in Sports mode).
• Dealership and service centre experience.
• AMT lag in city driving conditions.
• Stock headlights and interior quality

My previous car ownership

I own a Maruti DZIRE ZXI 2015 model. It has clocked about 60000 KM and I wanted to upgrade to a pseudo "SUV" (since most Indian SUVs on sale are crossovers in reality).

New car requirements

Should be a diesel (or an efficient petrol), AMT, 6 gears, SUV stance, high ground clearance, compact to mid-size in length, in the budget of 15-16 lakhs.

Car hunt-  Alternatives considered

• XUV 300- no black edition in AMT variants, no projector headlights in mid variants (W6 AMT), also Mahindra is reducing features very frequently.
• Creta EX & Seltos HTK: AMT in only higher variants, lacklustre build quality. Both cars were not stable at high speeds.
• Skoda Kushaq and VW Taigun 1.5 TSI DSG models were out of my budget, 1.0 TSI had air-conditioning issues in both the VAG cousin test drive vehicles.
• Tata Harrier was out of budget and only Nexon was the viable option, test drove a high-end AMT Nexon, liked and booked it.

Booking experience

Nexon XMS A Red Diesel was booked on 21-2-2022 and allotted on 6-5-2022. Booking experience was smooth but the delivery was quite rough as I had to follow up with the dealership executives for more than 5 days after the full payment on 17-5-2022. I had to pressurise the MD of the dealership through political interference just to get my vehicle delivered on 22-5-2022.

Extended warranty

Cost about Rs. 21000 - covers 1.25 lakh kilometers, 5 years. Initial warranty was for 75k km or 2 years.

Driving experience

Excellent driving dynamics, superior cornering ability, stable at very high speeds (I tried to get it up to 170 kmph), highway mile muncher- comfortable suspension setup and strong chassis torsional rigidity.

Safety equipment

Full ESP suite by Bosch, electronic stability, cornering stability, traction control system (front two wheels though), hill ascent, hill descent.

Brakes

Disc wiping through ESP, brake pre-fill, bite of the brakes is good, can get the car to a halt from triple digit speeds effortlessly.

Engine performance

Meaty engine with enough grunt to pull effortlessly. Very noisy compared to the competition particularly in the Sports mode at high speeds.

Fuel efficiency

City mode gives an average of 17 KMPL at 120kmph on highways and 13-14 KMPL in city driving conditions.

Sports mode gives an average of 16 KMPL at 120 kmph on highways.

AMT

Very laggy in city driving conditions, takes around 3 seconds to respond after crossing over a speed breaker, I've had to manually shift in order to derive the best out of the engine in city driving conditions. It's a whole different machine on highways in Sports mode though, responds sharply at higher speeds and ensures smooth overtaking.

Build quality & looks

• Looks - Subjective. I find the front side better looking but the rear is polarizing.
• Solid exterior - all doors felt hefty, mediocre interior, sub-standard plastic quality (felt like Renault Kwid from a few years ago).

AC

Chills up faster even if the outside temp. soar above 40 degrees centigrade.

MID

Felt like a toy car, Tata should've used Harrier or Altroz MID.

Steering

EPS works flawlessly, soft in the city and hard on highway driving conditions.

Niggles

• Wheel Alignment issue from the factory (car was dragging to the left side by a point), sorted out during tyre upgrade from outside (not from TASS).
• Paint chips here and there across the car (quality control from Tata is worst).3. Clunk sound from the front left side (fixed during the first service from TASS, a loose clamp below the diesel hand pump had been the culprit).

Service center experience

Poorly trained executives and technicians. They gave the car without sorting the above clunky sound. Had to force them again and get it fixed.

Upgrades done

• Tyres: 195 60 R16 TO 215 60 R16
• Wheels: Neo Royal Series alloy wheels
• Tweeters: 4 - JBL
• Reverse Parking camera
• JK TYRE TPMS
• White line painted black to make it look sportier on the sides and back of the car
• Lights: Headlight low beam - HID, High beam - LED, Fog lamps - 3 in 1 Bi-LED projector
• Manually adjustable IRVM
• Horn upgrade
• Leather seat covers, leather steering wheel cover, bumpers
• Doors - double damping

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