Maruti Suzuki Sells 486 Dzire Sedans Per Day For Since 2008

Maruti Suzuki Dzire is the most successful sedan in the country for over one-and-a-half decades

Maruti Dzire has achieved an impressive milestone of a whopping 3 million (30 lakh) production in just 16 years and 11 months since its inception back in 2008. Dzire has been the best-selling sedan in the country. Currently on sale in its 4th-generation avatar, the demand is stronger than ever. To Maruti’s credit, the largest carmaker in the country constantly updated it to keep it fresh. As a result, people buy it for high mileage, low running costs, ease of servicing and Maruti’s robust aftersales network. For now, let us take a look at the details here.

Maruti Dzire Achieves 3 Million Production Milestone

Maruti Suzuki confirmed via a press release that the Dzire has crossed the magical number of 30 lakh units produced in 16 years and 11 months. You would be interested to know that it broke the 1 million (10 lakh) production milestone in 2015 and the 2 million (20 lakh) milestone in 2019. Thereafter, despite the gap in sales during the lockdown, it clocked a 3 million (30 lakh) production number in 2024. Not just that, the other Maruti Suzuki cars to have achieved this remarkable feat are the Alto, Swift and WagonR. Clearly, this is a testament to Maruti’s popularity in our market.

Maruti Dzire

In the latest iteration, the Maruti Dzire comes with all sorts of modern amenities, tech and connectivity features. That is critical to wooing new customers. In fact, it became the first Maruti Suzuki car to ever achieve a full 5-star global NCAP safety rating. Some of its top highlights include:

• 7-inch Infotainment Display with SmartPlay Pro
• Onboard Voice Assistant via “Hi Suzuki”
• Over-the-Air (OTA) System Upgrades Using Smartphones
• Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
• Auto AC
• Electric Sunroof (first-in-segment)
• Rear AC Vents
• Wireless Charger
• Rear USB Ports
• Rear Wiper & Washer
• Adjustable Rear Seat Headrests
• 6-Speaker Audio System
• 60:40 Split Rear Seat
• Keyless Entry with Push Start/Stop
• Luggage Room Lamp
• Electronic Stability Control
• 6 Airbags
• Hill Hold Assist
• ABS with EBD
• Electrically Foldable and Adjustable ORVMs
• ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
• Engine Push Start/Stop Button w/ Smart Key
• Alexa Skill Connectivity
• Smartwatch Connectivity
• Rear USB Ports
• Steering-Mounted Audio Control
• 360-degree Camera (first-in-segment)

Under its hood, you will find a new 1.2-litre 3-cylinder Z12E naturally aspirated petrol engine with mild hybrid technology which generates a healthy 82 PS and 112 Nm of peak power and torque, respectively. The transmission duties are carried out by either a 5-speed manual or an AMT gearbox. This is the same mill which also powers the Swift. The mileage figures are 24.79 km/l with the manual and 25.71 km/l with the AMT. In the CNG guise, the power and torque outputs are 70 PS and 102 Nm. This mill boasts a mileage of 33.73 km/kg. The prices range from Rs 6.79 lakh to Rs 10.14 lakh, ex-showroom.

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