Maruti Suzuki will launch the facelift version of its best-selling sedan Dezire on November 11. The fourth generation Maruti Suzuki Dezire will be based on the company’s Maruti Swift hatchback platform, but it will be completely different in design. The car will be offered with a sunroof, 6 airbags as standard and many new features in the segment.
The sedan will be launched in the market in only 5 variants: LXI, VXI, VXI(O), ZXI and ZXI+. The ex-showroom price of the updated model is expected to start at Rs 6.99 lakh. Currently, the price of Dezire starts at Rs 6.57 lakh (ex-showroom). It will compete with Honda Amaze, Hyundai Aura and Tata Tigor in the sedan segment.
Interior: Design inspired by Swift facelift and faceplates The new generation Dezire will get an all-new dashboard layout with a black and white dual-tone theme, inspired by the Swift facelift, faceplates, Baleno and Brezza. It will get a new dashboard layout with a 9.0-inch floating infotainment system, sleek air vents and HVAC controls at the bottom.
Apart from this, the car is equipped with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, connected car technology, 40+ connected car features, wireless charger, semi-digital cluster with 4.2-inch MID, steering wheel-mounted controls, automatic climate control, push-button. A rear parking camera with sensors and much more will be available.
Performance: A new Z-series gasoline engine will be available. The biggest change in the popular sedan will be its powertrain. Instead of the K12 four-cylinder petrol engine found in the current model, it will now get a new 1.2-litre three-cylinder Z-series petrol engine, which powers the new Swift. This engine generates a power of 82 hp and a torque of 112 Nm.
In comparison, the current model generates 90 hp and 113 Nm, or 8 hp and 1 Nm less. The new Swift will have the option of a 5-speed manual and automatic gearbox (AMT) along with the engine for the transmission.