NEWFOUND DZIRE

Smarter, safer, and loaded with features, the new Dzire is ready to remind us why it's ruled the segment for ages

- Kurt Morris

Having been around for more than 15 years, the Dzire name has found itself to be a favourite among sedan customers in India. The second-generation model, brought out in 2012, took its success up a notch, thanks to the adoption of a sub-four-metre body. That wasn't the only major change that the Dzire saw in the last one and a half decades. Since its arrival in 2008, it has been offered with a variety of engines, its list of features has been constantly updated to keep up with the segment, and its fuel efficiency figures have increased. So much so that while many still lament the loss of its highly popular diesel powertrain, living with a Dzire hasn't been heavy on the pocket. The latest-generation car promises to take the Dzire name to new heights, and as we found out during the first drive event, it's pretty well-equipped to do that. Join us as we decode what makes the all-new Maruti Suzuki Dzire truly desirable more so than it's ever been.

With the fourth-generation Dzire, Maruti Suzuki has made a definite step to widen its customer base. While we'll come to the new mechanicals, features, and most importantly, its safety credentials in at a bit, it's worth noting that Maruti Suzuki has opted to not offer least not in the initial lineup - the colour white. The Dzire is decidedly more sophisticated than before, and maybe a vanilla colour like white wouldn't suit it as much. The sedan now looks like a strong alternative not just to others in its segment, but also in the compact SUV space.