Maruti Suzuki India Limited (MSIL), India’s leading car manufacturer, has unveiled its highly anticipated new car, the new Swift DZire compact city sedan. The new Swift DZire is available in the Indian automobile market within Rs. 5.04 and Rs. 7.35 lacs. Shinzo Nakanishi, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, MSIL told reporters that the current prices are introductory and will be increased in months to come.
He added, “This second new model in our portfolio within six months, demonstrates our faith and confidence in the Indian market. It is also an indicator of our ability to offer new models regularly in shorter time spans. Our engineers have brought in interesting modifications including an Automatic Transmission in the new Swift DZire to meet the aspirations of a young city family”.
As a compact sedan, the new Maruti Suzuki Swift DZire measures less than 4 metres in length. This measurement would qualify this model to reap benefit of 10 per cent excise duty instead of the 22 per cent taxes that cars measuring over 4 metres have to pay. Now that the company has launched first compact version of its most successful sedan, it will be interesting to see how the new DZire fares compared to its previous edition.
Given below is a table that compares the two cars:
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Criterion |
2012 Maruti Suzuki Swift DZire |
2008 Maruti Suzuki Swift DZire |
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Engine |
K-12M VVT petrol - generates 85 hp at 6000 rpm and peak torque of 114Nm at 4000 rpm D13A Intercooler turbocharger DDiS diesel - produces 73 hp at 4000 rpm and torque of 190 Nm at 2000 rpm |
1.2 L, 1197 cc K-series petrol engine - delivers a power of 83 hp at 6000 rpm and a torque of 113 Nm at 4500 rpm. 1.3 L, 1248 cc DDiS diesel - renders maximum power of 73 hp at 4000 rpm and peak torque of 190 Nm at 2000 rpm. |
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Fuel type |
Petrol, diesel |
Petrol, diesel |
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Transmission |
Petrol - Manual and Automatic |
Petrol - Manual |
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Fuel Efficiency |
Petrol - 19.1 kmpl |
Petrol - 17.9 kmpl |
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Dimensions |
Length - 3995mm |
Length - 4160 mm |
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Features |
New mid-variant stereo system (V trim), collapsible steering column and crumple zones, new generation Antilock Braking System (lightest and smallest in its category), multi-layered dash board with waterfall console. |
Electronic tilt power steering, fully integrated stereo system, and illuminated steering mounted audio control |
Overall, the company has made 150 changes in the previous DZire while developing the new edition of the sedan. It is evident that the new Maruti Suzuki Swift DZire compact sedan has been equipped with host of new features that give it a definite edge over its competitors. Therefore, with powerful engine and better fuel efficiency the new car will surely leave its predecessor behind. It will compete with entry level sedans like new Fiat Linea, Ford Fiesta, Hyundai Accent, Tata Indigo CS and upcoming Mahindra Verito CS and Tata Manza CS.
