Maruti Swift Dzire 2012 India

Maruti Swift Dzire has created a quite stir in the market with its under 4 metre length. In fact the new 2012 Swift Dzire looks to benefit from the lower tax rates given to cars below the 4 metre length. In the entry level sedan segment, Maruti Swift Dzire is the best seller in its price segment even with new entrants into this segment like the Toyota Etios sedan, Nissan Sunny Sedan etc. The engines on the DZire will remain the same – 1.2-litre petrol and 1.3-litre DDiS. The new generation Swift is wider and longer than the soon to be outgoing model and the same changes will be implied on the DZire as well. We can expect the Dzire CS to start at around Rs. 4.60 lakh for base variant and could have a difference of around 30-40 thousand compared to the older version.

Maruti Swift Dzire 2012 Engine

The Maruti Swift Dzire will continue to be available in both petrol and diesel versions, powered by 1.2L K series petrol engine and 1.3L diesel engine, respectively. The 1.2L MPFi K-10 engine series delivers 87 PS of power and 114N-M torque. The 1.3L DDiS K-10 engine series develops 75PS of power and 190Nm torque. The car has 5 speed manual gear box with the same smooth gear shifting what we get in the old swift Dzire. Its acceleration and swiftness is indeed very snappy crossing the 100KP/H barrier in just 13.8 seconds.

Maruti Swift Dzire 2012 Exteriors

The next generation Maruti Swift Dzire has a smaller overall body size. The exterior of Dzire is not as simple as other sedan cars but definitely is elegant. The car has a well designed aerodynamic shape with body color bumper, fog lamps, aggressively designed head lamps, nicely designed aerodynamic shape front and rear door, maximum visibility of rear windscreen. Maruti still focuses on the middle class category and with the Dzire falling in the small car segment, is entitled for price cuts as well which is very good for the middle class. The exteriors of 2012 Suzuki Swift Sport are also very cool and stylish. Bigger wheels, aggressive body armor and a back spoiler are the major highlights.

Maruti Swift Dzire 2012 Interiors

On the inside, the upcoming Maruti Swift Dzire will come with dashboard and upholstery similar to the new Swift. On the other hand, the interiors of the Maruti Swift DZire are spacious, roomy and offer a seating for five members. Swift Dzire car comes with superior quality audio system and speakers, which makes this vehicle favourite among the music lovers. Audio control switches are provided on the steering wheel. The front seats are very comfortable — there’s plenty of headroom and legroom and even six-footers won’t have a problem. New Swift Dzire comes with more interior space and a superior boot. With the designers of the new Dzire going with the small is big theme, the Dzire will be a direct competitor to the Toyota Etios and the Tata Indigo sedan. 

Maruti Swift Dzire 2012 Safety Features

The Maruti Swift Dzire 2012 being a B segment car in no way conveys that it would not be safety oriented. It has a comprehensive set of safety features for all. Composed in a solid reinforced body it has seatbelts for all the passengers with pre-tensioners, Dual SRS airbags at the front and ABS that controls the braking and wheel rotation when brakes are applied suddenly. It has Intelligent Computerized Anti Theft System that alerts you in case of unwanted interaction with the car. This car also incorporates central locking system, side impact beams and a high mounted stop light bringing perfect safety in a compact sedan car.

Maruti Swift Dzire 2012 Colors

The new Maruti Swift Dzire 2012 will come in colours of Sovereign Blue Silky Silver Clear Beige Midnight Black Arctic White Azure Grey Bright Red.

Maruti Swift Dzire 2012 Ride and Handling

The transmission type is manual and comes with standard power assisted. The diesel variant of Maruti Swift Dzire also adorns a five speed manual transmission gearbox which provides a greater fuel efficiency and acceleration to the car. The front ventilated disc brakes & rear drum disc brakes never let the car skid even at short distance and maintain balance on road. The ride quality it is strictly firm, a small trade off for all the pleasure that one receives during those twisting and turning.

The compromise however is in the way the Maruti Swift Dzire handles. It doesn’t feel as sharp as the Swift hatchback, the soft rear suspension making it feel a little loose and floaty. The car offers good ride and handling abilities, great features and an out of the world driving pleasure.

Maruti Swift Dzire 2012 Ex-showroom Price

Good news is that by decreasing the length of Maruti Swift Dzire by 4 meters the excise duty will be reduced by 11 percent thus making the cost of upcoming Maruti Swift Dzire model Rs. 40,000/- lesser than the existing model. In this way by shortening the length of the new Maruti Swift Dzire 2011, the company will be able to reduce the production cost. This means the new Maruti Swift Dzire 2012 will come in the price range of 5-7 lakhs

Maruti Swift Dzire 2012 Models

Maruti Swift Dzire LXI: This is the base model of petrol version of car with BS IV emission and features like ac, power steering, etc. It also includes Digital display tripmeter , heater, front and rear manual window, integrated antenna, centre cabin lights, digital clock, ABS with EBD, illumination control, trunk or luggage room lamps, 2 cup holders in front, console box, remote fuel lid opener, driver’s ticket holder, sport type spherical gear shift knob, front door trim pocket, 3 assist grip, ashtray (removable),  wind screen wipers, rear seat belt, child proof rear lock doors, side impact protection beam, door lock canceller, single fixed rear bench seat, i-CATS immobilizer, rear door trim bottle holder, tailgated opener and tubeless tyres, green tinted glass window.

Maruti Swift Dzire VXI: This is the upgraded version of petrol version LXI with extra features like fog lamps, black colored A & B pillars, silver paint door garnish, 12 V accessory socket in centre console, power windows, tachometer, central locking, and integrated car stereo.

Maruti Swift Dzire ZXI: This is the top end variant of petrol version with extra features like tilt adjustable steering, illuminated steering mounted audio controls, driver’s seat height adjustment, automatic climate control system, front air bags, adjustable shoulder anchor, rear defogger, rear window demister & cigarette lighter.

Maruti Swift Dzire LDI: This is the base model of diesel version with BS III emission and features like power steering, air conditioner, seat belts, child lock, side impact beams.

Maruti Swift Dzire VDI: This is the upgraded version of diesel engine with extra features like fog lamps, colored door handles, front fog lamps, black colored A- and B-pillars, key not removed warning buzzer, power windows.

Maruti Swift ZDI: This is the top end variant of diesel version with extra features like ABS, dual SRS airbags, seat belts with pretensioner, automatic climate control.

Maruti Swift Dzire 2012 Competitors

Maruti Suzuki is all set to give a tough time to its competitors by launching the new version of Swift Dzire. Maruti Swift Dzire is one of the largest selling sedans in India. The new model of Maruti Swift Dzire will be based on the Maruti Swift New Model and will be similar to it except for the rear boot which will be added to the new Dzire Sedan. The Swift Dzire has beaten every single competitor in the segment with the ultra powerful diesel engine platform that has made it a best seller. The Maruti Swift Dzire 2012 competes with the likes of Tata Manza, Toyota Etios, Ford Fiesta and Nissan Sunny etc.

Compare Maruti Swift Dzire 2012 with other Models

Maruti Swift Dzire 2012 vs Toyota Etios: The Toyota has clearly got a bigger engine with no lacking in the power or torque department. It however gets interiors which aren’t befitting a Toyota. The Maruti Swift Dzire offers service promise, lots of interior features, small potent engine with good fuel efficiency. However one can be tempted to go with the Toyota badge for its attractive price point.

Maruti Swift Dzire 2012 vs Maruti Swift Dzire: The Maruti Swift Dzire 2012 will look much shorter from rear compared to the existing Swift Dzire. This means the cost of upcoming Maruti Swift Dzire model will be Rs. 40,000/- lesser than the existing model. The ride and handling will also improve owing to the new structural and suspensions improvements made in the new Swift 2011.

Maruti Swift Dzire 2012 vs Nissan Sunny: Sunny comes quite well at the handling, but its suspensions is not as stiff as the Swift Dzire, so it does provide good ride comfort with little bumps, but does have some body roll. Performance and handling is one area which has been a very strong area of Swift and Swift Dzire. In the small car segment, Swift is the master of Handling and steering feedback

Maruti Swift Dzire 2012 Mileage

The Maruti Swift Dzire 2012 will probably give a fuel economy of 21.0 km/lit in petrol and 25 km/lit in diesel which is comparably better output than old swift. The old Maruti Swift Dzire’s powerful engine is BS IV compliant and is very fuel efficient that offers an impressive mileage of 13.2 kmpl in the urban roads and 17.1 kmpl.

Maruti Swift Dzire 2012 Specifications

The Maruti Swift Dzire 2012 will look much shorter from rear compared to the existing Swift Dzire, approximately 160 to 170mm shorter than the existing Dzire which is 4160 mm in length. The Exterior dimensions of this car are Width - 1690 mm, Height - 1530 mm and with a wheelbase of 2390 mm. The ground clearance of 170 mm in this car is pretty good.