DZIRE - The best and beyond

Design & Platform
•    The All-New Dzire is built on the 5th generation HEARTECT platform, giving it a strong, rigid, yet lightweight structure. 
•    The body shell uses High Tensile Steel and Ultra‐High Tensile Steel for structural integrity and safety. 
•    The design features include a “progressive sedan” look with both sporty and elegant styling.

Dimensions & Capacity
•    Length: 3,995 mm 
•    Width: 1,735 mm 
•    Height: 1,525 mm 
•    Wheelbase: 2,450 mm 
•    Turning Radius: 4.8 m 
•    Ground Clearance (unladen): 163 mm 
•    Seating Capacity: 5 persons 
•    Boot Space: 382 litres 
•    Fuel Tank Capacity: 37 litres (petrol) 

Engine & Performance
•    Engine type: Z-series (Z12E) 
•    Displacement / capacity: 1,197 cc 
•    Max Power (Petrol): 60 kW (~81.58 PS) @ 5,700 rpm 
•    Max Torque (Petrol): 111.7 Nm @ 4,300 rpm 
•    Emission Norm: BS-VI i
•    Fuel Efficiency:
o    Petrol manual: 24.79 km/l 
o    Petrol AGS: 25.71 km/l (as per Maruti) 
•    Idle Start-Stop: Yes (mentioned on spec sheet) 
•    Transmission Options: 5-speed Manual (MT) and 5-speed AGS (Auto Gear Shift) 
•    Kerb Weight: 920 kg to 960 kg (for petrol variants) Tyre Size (Steel wheel): 165/80 R14

Safety & Security Features
•    In its press release, Maruti states that the All-New Dzire has achieved a 5-star rating in Bharat NCAP. 
•    Standard safety features (across variants) include:
o    6 Airbags 
o    Electronic Stability Program (ESP) (also called ESP®) 
o    Hill Hold Assist 
o    ABS with EBD + Brake Assist 
o    3-point seat belts with reminders (for all passengers) 
o    ISOFIX child seat anchorages 
•    Chassis Safety: Reinforced with high-grade steel for better crash protection.

Comfort, Interior & Technology Features
•    Dual-tone plush interior (gives premium feel) 
•    9″ (22.86 cm) SmartPlay Pro+ touchscreen infotainment system. 
•    Connectivity: Smartphone integration (Maruti mentions “SmartPlay Pro+”), though specific Apple CarPlay / Android Auto details are part of this system. 
•    Auto climate control for better comfort. 
•    Rear AC Vents for rear seat passengers. 
•    Wireless Charger in some variants. 
•    Electric Sunroof (a segment-first feature) mentioned on Maruti site. 
•    360° HD View Camera (for better parking visibility) – Maruti lists this on features page. 

Variants & Pricing 
•    Variants (as per Maruti): LXi, VXi, ZXi, ZXi+ (for petrol), plus CNG variants (VXi CNG, ZXi CNG) 
•    Transmission variants: Manual & AGS (automatic) for petrol. 
•    AGS Technology: Maruti describes its AGS (Auto Gear Shift) for Dzire: it “assesses dynamic driving conditions and automatically performs gear shifts to offer optimum performance.”

Connectivity / Suzuki Connect
•    Dzire supports Suzuki Connect, Maruti’s connected car platform:
o    Vehicle status & alerts: You can get alerts (via app) for over-speeding, door locks, low fuel, trip start/stop etc. 
o    Remote operations: Features like geofencing, valet mode, and real-time location tracking via the app. 

Key Highlights 
Safety: 5-star Bharat NCAP rating (as per Maruti’s own press release). 
•    Fuel Efficiency: Good mileage — 24.79 km/l (petrol MT), 25.71 km/l (petrol AGS), and for CNG 33.73 km/kg. 
•    Eco-friendly engine: Z-Series engine used, which Maruti claims has lower CO₂ emissions vs previous models. 
•    Transmission Comfort: AGS helps in city driving by automating gear shifts without the need for a torque converter (which helps efficiency).