Maruti Suzuki Dzire CNG begins arriving at dealerships

Maruti Suzuki launched the 4th-gen Dzire in India last month. The CNG models of the Maruti Suzuki Dzire were made available at launch, alongside the petrol variants. There are 2 CNG variants on offer — VXI and ZXI. Prices for the Dzire CNG start at Rs 8.74 lakh and go up to Rs 9.84 lakh. The CNG variants have now started arriving at Maruti Suzuki’s ‘Arena’ dealerships across India.

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Maruti Suzuki Dzire CNG: The more economical option

Here is the price list for the CNG variants of the Maruti Suzuki Dzire.

Variant	Price
VXI	Rs 8.74 lakh
ZXI	Rs 9.84 lakh

Cosmetically, the only difference in the CNG variants of the Maruti Suzuki Dzire is its additional ‘CNG’ badging. The sedan stands at dimensions of 3,995mm x 1,735mm, 1,525mm and has a 2,450mm wheelbase. The front fascia of the sedan features sleek LED headlamps. These headlamps are integrated with crystal-like elements. They have been dubbed ‘Crystal Vision’ headlamps by Maruti. The sedan’s grille is wider than the outgoing version and consists of six horizontal slats. The Dzire rests on 14-inch and 15-inch two-tone, precision-cut alloy wheels. At the back, it gets 3D Trinity tail lamps.

Since the Maruti Suzuki Dzire CNG is available in the top-spec ZXI variant, it gets top-end features like a 9-inch SmartPlay Pro+ infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, Arkamys surround sound, a 4.2-inch coloured MID, cruise control, USB fast charger, rear AC vents, keyless entry, a 360-degree camera, and electric sunroof, and wireless charging. Safety features on the Dzire include 6 airbags, ESP, hill hold assist, ABS with EBD, brake assist, 3-point seatbelts with reminders for all passengers, and more. The sedan recently scored a 5-star rating in the Global NCAP crash tests.

The Maruti Suzuki Dzire is powered by a 1.2-litre 3-cylinder engine. In a CNG configuration, this engine produces a maximum power output of 69hp and 102Nm of torque. Like most CNG offerings in the country, the Dzire CNG is available with a manual transmission only. It offers a fuel economy of 33.73km/kg. The petrol model of the sedan puts out 80hp and 112Nm. The manual and automatic petrol variants offer a mileage of 24.79kmpl and 25.71kmpl respectively.

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Conclusion

The Maruti Suzuki Dzire is available in 3 new colour options – Alluring Blue, Gallant Red, and Nutmeg Brown. Prices for the regular lineup start at Rs 6.79 lakh and go up to Rs 10.14 lakh. The Dzire CNG rivals the Tata Tigor CNG, Hyundai Aura CNG, and Honda Amaze CNG in India.