2025 Maruti Suzuki Dzire: Specifications, Versions and Buying Guide
Scope: 2025 documented sale/production calendar year; check local registration/VIN for formal model-year designation. Documented version jurisdictions: IN. Figures apply only to explicitly identified grades and national test conditions.
Model Identity and 2025 Market Context
The fourth-generation Dzire was introduced in India in November 2024 and became a major small-sedan choice through 2025. It should not be filed as a 2025 Swift merely because the cars are related: the Dzire has a separate three-box sedan body, boot and market positioning. The Indian powertrain menu is built around Suzuki’s newer 1.2-litre Z-Series petrol engine, with a factory S-CNG choice for cost-conscious high-mileage users.
Powertrains and Verifiable Technical Differences
Maruti Suzuki quotes 60 kW and 111.7 Nm in petrol mode, and 51.3 kW with 101.8 Nm in CNG mode. Its manufacturer-reported economy figures of 24.79 km/L for the petrol manual and 33.73 km/kg for S-CNG cannot be compared as if the units were the same. The CNG fuel storage and associated equipment have implications for luggage use and refuelling convenience, while transmission and equipment availability must be checked separately on the exact invoice.
| Market and version | Verified powertrain and drivetrain | Source-backed details | Testing method |
|---|---|---|---|
| IN — Petrol manual | 1.2-litre Z-Series petrol inline-three with idle stop-start; 5-speed manual; FWD | power: 60 kW; torque: 111.7 Nm; claimed economy: 24.79 km/L (manufacturer-reported India certified) | India certified manufacturer claim |
| IN — S-CNG | 1.2-litre Z-Series petrol/CNG inline-three in CNG mode; manual; FWD | power cng mode: 51.3 kW; torque cng mode: 101.8 Nm; claimed cng economy: 33.73 km/kg (manufacturer-reported India certified) | India certified manufacturer claim |
Who Should Consider It?
The Dzire makes sense where a small car must take passengers plus a separate boot and run at a manageable cost. Urban ride comfort, rear-seat access and ease of parking may outweigh outright engine power. Some higher grades bring a larger infotainment display, camera aids or convenience equipment, but those options are not universal. Customers should judge whether expensive options add value for their real journey pattern rather than choosing a version solely because it looks more upmarket.
Limitations and Ownership Trade-Offs
A dual-fuel car also changes maintenance and logistics. Before choosing CNG, map reliable filling stations along actual routes, confirm the local inspection requirements for the cylinder and check any effect on luggage access. A fuel-saving rating is not a guarantee under traffic congestion and full loads. Claims about long-term engine reliability require specific ownership data and cannot be invented from a manufacturer launch announcement.
Buying a 2025 Example in 2026
For a 2026 used Dzire, verify the exact 2024-launch-generation VIN and that the CNG system, if fitted, is original and correctly documented. Inspect crash repairs, seat belts, tyres and service history, and check official recall records. Compare with Honda Amaze or Hyundai Aura in the same Indian sales period; do not transplant a safety score or an overseas specification from a differently equipped model.