Maruti Suzuki Swift has been a popular choice in the sedan segment by a majority of the local population. Recently, the Dzire sedan has topped the sales charts in May this year with about 18,953 units being sold. Surprisingly, the numbers are impressive considering the fact that its smaller counterpart ALto has only managed to sell about 17,311 units. The numbers are shocking especially since ALto has been ruling the sales numbers in the country since quite a long time.
Maruti Suzuki Swift Dzire is available in both Petrol and diesel variants. The petrol variant gets a 1197cc, K-12 engine mated with the impressive Variable Valve Timing (VVT) technology. The unique mechanism initiates timely valve opening and closing that results in better power and efficiency, thereby helping with smooth acceleration and a quicker response. The 1248cc, D13A diesel engine is said to be the most refined and evolved engine in this segment. The diesel version also gets an an inter-cooled turbo charger that delivers maximum efficiency and superior performance. The petrol version generates about 87 Ps of maximum power with 114 Nm of torque, whereas the diesel variant generates about 75 Ps of power with 190 Nm of torque.
Overall, Swift Dzire delivers stable, comfortable and enjoyable drive experience owing to MacPherson strut with coil spring suspension for front wheels and Torsion-beam with coil spring suspension for the rear wheels. Safety is also taken care off by the Indian car-maker with the Airbags, Brake Assist System (BAS) and Anti Lock braking system (ABS). The Dzire sedan is offered at a starting price of Rs. 4,85,162 (Ex-showroom Delhi).
Recently, Maruti Suzuki has launched the limited edition of Swift Dzire rechristened as Swift Dzire LDiX in diesel variant which is offered at a lucrative price tag of about Rs 6.86 lakh (on-road New Delhi). Technologically the car has retained the existing 1248cc, D13A diesel engine. The limited edition LDiX is being offered with additional features like remote central locking, double-DIN stereo system with four speakers, power windows, vanity mirror under passenger side sun visor, front fog lamps and body colored wing mirrors with integrated turn indicators. The car looks stylish and different from its older siblings due to the presence of body color mud flaps, and high grade stainless steel door sill guard.
