Just a few weeks ago, Maruti Suzuki launched the fourth generation model of the Dzire, which features updated exteriors and upgraded features. Its price starts at Rs 6.79 lakh and goes up to Rs 10.14 lakh (ex-showroom).
The Maruti Suzuki Dzire VXi trim has been one of the best-selling variants of the sub-compact sedan. The VXi trim offers a number of features that are essential and are not available in the LXi trim. Also, it is not priced like the ZXi or ZXi+ trim, which makes the VXi trim a value-for-money variant.
What is special about Maruti Dzire VXi
The mid-spec VXi variant of the new-gen Maruti Suzuki Dzire comes with chrome inserts on the front grille and body-coloured ORVMs that include turn indicators. The door handles also come with body color door handles. It also comes with wheel covers on the steel wheels.
Features inside the cabin
Inside the cabin, the VXi trim of the sub-compact sedan is equipped with a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system, which receives OTA updates. It also gets steering-mounted controls, rear AC vents, and height-adjustable driver seats. Second-row passengers get a Type-C USB charging port.
Safety Features of Maruti Dzire
Talking about safety features, the Maruti Suzuki Dzire has achieved a 5-star Global NCAP safety rating, making it the brand’s first car to receive the top safety rating. The VXi trim gets 6 airbags including dual front, side, and curtain airbags.
It is equipped with engine immobilizer, rear defogger, high-speed warning alert, three-point seat belts for all seats, seat belt reminder lamp and buzzer for all, electronic stability program (ESP), hill hold assist (HHA), ABS with EBD, reverse parking sensor, ISOFIX, front seat belts with pre-tensioner and force limiter.
Engine Powertrain
The VXi trim of the sedan is available only in both petrol and petrol-CNG powertrain options. This variant is also available in both 5-speed manual and AMT transmission options.
The new 1.2-litre Z12E 3-cylinder petrol engine powering the sedan is capable of generating 80bhp of peak power and 112Nm of maximum torque. In CNG mode, this engine is capable of generating 69bhp of power and 102Nm of torque.