Maruti Suzuki Dzire Overview

The Maruti Suzuki Dzire turns a compact hatchback platform into a proper three-box sedan, and that boot is its whole reason for being. It is a five seat car with a sealed 382 litre boot, which is why buyers cross-shop it against hatchbacks. Families and taxi owners have kept it near the top of the sales charts for years.

A 1.2 litre petrol engine powers it, with a manual or an AMT automatic, plus a factory CNG option for the cheapest fuel bill. The engine is quiet and easy rather than quick, which fits the car's calm, sensible nature. It cruises comfortably and sips fuel while doing it.

The range opens at ₹6.31 Lakh for the LXi and tops out at ₹9.54 Lakh for the CNG automatic, across eleven trims. The VXi and ZXi in the middle draw most buyers. You can work out the on-road Dzire price for your city once you have a trim in mind.

What makes this Maruti sedan such a steady seller is the mix of a real boot, low running cost and cheap upkeep. The rear seat is comfortable for adults, and the boot swallows several suitcases. It feels a step more grown-up than the hatchback it shares parts with. Rear passengers get good knee room, and the sealed boot keeps luggage safe and dry. Ride comfort holds up well over rough city roads.

For a family that wants a boot without paying big-sedan money, the Dzire is an easy call. Compare the Dzire trims side by side, and if fuel cost decides it, study the Dzire mileage on petrol and CNG.