Maruti Suzuki
Dzire
The first sub-4m sedan to score a 5-star GNCAP rating, the 2024 Dzire pairs premium features like an electric sunroof and 360° camera with Maruti's highly efficient Z12E engine.
GNCAP ★★★★★ adult · 5★ child
₹6.79L–₹10.14L
Ex-showroom
~₹7.73L–₹11.79L
On-road (est.) ~ preview
82 PS
Power (top)
~24.2 km/l
Real-world FE ~ preview
3 petrol
Variants
Consensus Summary
What owners say
Aggregated themes from hundreds of discussions across Reddit, Team-BHP, and direct owner reports.
GNCAP rating
The historic 5-star crash safety score is the primary reason many safety-conscious buyers picked it.
Sunroof appeal
The segment-first single-pane electric sunroof is a massive hit with kids and younger buyers.
Refinement
It shares the Swift's Z12E 3-cylinder engine; it is efficient but sounds vocal when revved hard.
Price value
Top automatic and sunroof trims cross the ₹10 Lakh mark ex-showroom, which feels steep for a sub-4m compact sedan.
Raw Voices
Owner Review Database
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3.3
Average rating
49
Total reviews
POS 53%NEG 33%
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u/mileage_trackerMouthShut
★★★★☆• 3 weeks ago
petrolMT
▲ 13Really love the unprecedented 5-star safety rating on the Dzire. It makes the daily ownership experience so much better. Highly recommend it!
BHPian_PotholeSurferDriveScope Verified Owner
★★☆☆☆• 1 week ago
cngMT
▲ 11Frequent service intervals for CNG filter replacement and spark plug checks are annoying. The savings in fuel are partially eaten up by extra maintenance.
u/cabin_silenceDriveScope Verified Owner
★★☆☆☆• 8 months ago
petrolMT
▲ 9The waiting period for the popular variants is ridiculous — dealers are quoting 4 months and forcing you to buy overpriced accessories and insurance from them to get early delivery.
BHPian_TorqueVectorReddit
★★★☆☆• 1.5 years ago
petrolAMT
▲ 277Overall a solid packages, but the touchscreen infotainment is prone to random freezes. The cabin is spacious, but the middle rear seat is too narrow and firm for long journeys.
u/value_seekerDriveScope Verified Owner
★★★★☆• 1 month ago
cngMT
▲ 11Extremely pocket-friendly commuter. The ride is comfortable, service is cheap, and filling up CNG takes less time now. The performance in city traffic is very adequate.
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Is the upgrade worth it?
Pick two trims. We score every gained feature by real-world impact per lakh — deterministic, no AI opinions.
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Comparing: LXi 1.2 MT → VXi 1.2 CNG
+₹1.95L
Excellent valueScore: 6.7
Gained Features:
Interactive Dimensions
Scale & Road Footprint
Dzire blueprint — tap any metric to see how it compares in the compact sedan class.
Wheelbase (2,450 mm)
On the Dzire, the wheelbase is 60 mm shorter than the segment median. Rear legroom is tighter — best if back-seat use is occasional. A longer wheelbase also reduces pitch over potholes and speed breakers.
Automobile Literacy
Jargon-Free Safety & Tech
What all those complex brochure codes actually mean in plain, practical terms.
ESC (Electronic Stability Control) & VSM
Emergency Anti-Skid. If the vehicle senses a loss of traction (like on wet mud or when swerving to avoid an obstacle), it automatically applies brakes to individual wheels to keep you on your steered path. Essential for safety.
HAC (Hill-start Assist Control)
Roll-back Prevention. When starting the vehicle on a steep slope (like a flyover or basement mall ramp), it holds the brakes for 2 seconds after you release the pedal, giving you time to move your foot to the accelerator.
6 SRS Airbags (Standard)
Full-Cabin Cushioning. Protects all occupants in case of an impact. Includes two front airbags, two seat-mounted side airbags, and two curtain airbags that shield front and rear passengers' heads from side window impacts.
All-Wheel Disc Brakes
Consistent Stopping Power. Unlike drum brakes, disc brakes dissipate heat quickly, preventing brake fade. They stop the vehicle shorter, more predictably, and with far less foot pressure.
Star Map LED DRLs & Headlamps
Advanced Night Vision. LEDs throw a much whiter, wider, and brighter beam than yellow halogens, reducing eye fatigue during night highway runs. Star Map running lights make you highly visible to oncoming traffic.
Explain This Like I'm Buying It
Every feature translated — what it is, when you'll use it, whether it's worth paying for.
Top trim features (ZXi+ 1.2 AMT)
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On-road price
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Variant
Showroom price (ex-showroom)₹10,14,000
Registration & road tax (RTO)₹1,11,540
First-year insurance₹32,448
Tax collected at source (cars over ₹10L)₹10,140
Handling & other dealer charges₹11,000
Our estimated on-road total₹11.79L ~ preview
What will it really cost?
Fuel, insurance, maintenance, tyres and depreciation over your ownership — tuned to your city and km.