Swift Dzire

Technical Data

Price: Rs 4.6 lakh - Rs. 6 lakh (estimate)


Engine Engine layout: 4 cyls in line, 1.3l petrol, 1.3l turbodiesel


Max Power: 87/75bhp (petrol/diesel)

Max Torque: 11.3/19.37kgm

Boot capacity: 440 litres

The Swift Dzire looks identical to the hatchback from the front save for the chrome grille. The car has been completely redesigned from the second pillar onwards (behind the front door). The rear door has an all-new design and is bigger than that of the hatchback, with greater glass area. This ensures that the rear doesn’t feel as cramped as the hatchback. The car gets a boot with a raised trunk lid which can take good amount of luggage and a chrome strip across the lid above the number plate.

The triangular lights complete the rear. The overall design isn’t as appealing as the Swift hatchback, but that’s not to say that it looks bad. Just like the Indigo (which was developed from the Indica), we expect it to grow on us over a period of time.

Dzire hasn’t changed much on the inside, which is identical to the hatchback. You get the same modern and classy-looking dashboard. You also get chrome surrounds around the dials, which are now backlit with white lighting. The Dzire has four variants: LXi, VXi and ZXi and a ZDi (diesel variant). The base model will get black seat fabric.

The Dzire uses the same engine as the Swift. Weighing only around 30kg over the regular Swift ensures that performance is similar to the smaller hatchback. The fine steering combined with the slick gearbox and the smooth clutch makes driving this car an enjoyable experience no matter what is powering it, diesel or petrol. The diesel will wow you with its pulling power, which it generates in abundance once past the 2,000 rpm mark.

The motor responds well to throttle inputs and has a generous power band. The best power is between 2,000 and 4,000 rpm. The diesel motor impresses with its refined nature. The petrol motor loves to be revved and picks up speed rapidly when pushed. The silky nature of the engine means you’ll enjoy pushing it to the upper end of its power band.