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New Indian Express
2 days ago
- Automotive
- New Indian Express
Maruti Suzuki Swift vs Dzire: Mileage, Handling and Driving Comfort Compared
If you're confused between the Maruti Suzuki Swift and the Dzire, you're definitely not the only one. These two cars may come from the same family, but they serve different personalities. One's zippy and compact, while the other leans more towards elegance and space. Both share similar features under the hood, but they move to a different rhythm once you're behind the wheel. So which one fits your life better? Read on to know more. Mileage: Small Numbers, Big Savings When it comes to fuel efficiency, both the Swift and Dzire deliver significant numbers. On paper, the difference feels almost invisible, especially in petrol variants. You'll rarely notice any variation at the fuel pump during everyday use. However, if you're someone who prefers CNG for its cost-effectiveness, the Dzire does take a slight lead. While the Maruti Suzuki Swift performs impressively across all options, the Dzire squeezes out slightly better numbers, which add up over time, especially for high-mileage users. Here's how things look when you break it down: ● Petrol manual: Swift gives 24.8 km/l, Dzire is at 24.79 km/l - practically the same ● Petrol AMT: Swift gets 25.75 km/l, Dzire is just behind at 25.71 km/l ● CNG variant: Swift offers 32.85 km/kg, Dzire edges ahead with 33.73 km/kg Over long distances, that slight advantage in Dzire's CNG can help reduce running costs For most buyers, both cars will feel equally efficient in petrol, but CNG users might appreciate Dzire's slight edge. Handling: One's Sharp, the Other's Smooth Now let's talk about how these cars feel when you're actually driving. The Maruti Swift is light and easy to drive. It swerves well even in dense traffic. If you like to assume control of the wheel, you will likely appreciate how responsive the wheel is. It travels faster since it is smaller, and one can zip across lanes that are congested with other cars. Parking is also very easy. It has this sense of energy to it, and that is one thing you will feel as soon as you press the pedal. The Maruti Suzuki Dzire, on the other hand, is different. It is a car that does not hurry around but flows. The suspension is set up to absorb bumps, and the longer wheelbase makes the car feel more planted on the highway. It lacks the swiftness of the Swift to amble through corners and has a smooth and stable ride, particularly when the backseat is full of passengers. The Swift is your friend in case you are a solo driver who loves being connected to the road. When your trip is usually accompanied by household members and their luggage, the Dzire adds tranquility to the travel.
Hans India
6 days ago
- Automotive
- Hans India
Maruti Suzuki's FRONX becomes the fastest SUV to clock 1 lakh exports from India
Maruti Suzuki India Limited ('Maruti Suzuki') announced that FRONX has become the fastest SUV from India to clock export of 1 lakh units. This impressive feat was achieved in just 25 months. The model is exclusively manufactured at the Company's state-of-the-art Gujarat facility. Launched in April 2023 in India, the export of FRONX commenced to markets like Latin America, Middle East, and Africa, the same year. Speaking on the milestone, Mr. Hisashi Takeuchi, Managing Director & CEO, Maruti Suzuki India Limited said, 'Maruti Suzuki's capability to manufacture world-class vehicles for global markets exemplifies the true essence of 'Make in India' initiative. Our renewed focus on international markets has been instrumental in Maruti Suzuki's continued leadership in passenger vehicle exports. FRONX is delighting customers all over the world. Besides clocking the fastest 1 lakh exports, FRONX was also India's number 1 exported passenger vehicle in FY 2024-25.' Big focus on exports from India Maruti Suzuki is the number 1 passenger vehicle ('PV') exporter* from India for the past 4 consecutive financial years. With over 96,000 vehicles exported in Q1 FY 2025-26, the Company's share in PV exports from India stood at an all-time high at 47%. Maruti Suzuki currently exports 17 models to nearly 100 countries. Top countries for export include South Africa, Japan and Saudi Arabia. Exports in FY 2024-25 The Company's export volumes in FY 2024-25 exceeded 3.3 lakh units, highest ever in any financial year. This marked a growth of 17.5% over the previous fiscal. FRONX, Jimny, Baleno, Swift and Dzire were the top exported models.
Time of India
6 days ago
- Automotive
- Time of India
Maruti Suzuki Fronx becomes fastest SUV from India to reach 1 lakh exports
Maruti Suzuki India Limited has announced that its compact SUV, Fronx, has become the fastest SUV to reach the 1 lakh export milestone from India. The vehicle, manufactured at the company's Gujarat facility, achieved this in 25 months since exports began in June 2023. Launched in India in April 2023, Fronx began shipping to international markets—including Latin America, the Middle East, and Africa—within the same year. The model is now exported to over 80 countries. Japan has played a key role in driving overseas demand. Hisashi Takeuchi, Managing Director and CEO of Maruti Suzuki India, stated, 'Maruti Suzuki's capability to manufacture vehicles for global markets exemplifies the essence of the 'Make in India' initiative. Our renewed focus on international markets has been instrumental in our leadership in passenger vehicle exports. Fronx is delighting customers all over the world. Besides clocking the fastest 1 lakh exports, Fronx was also India's number 1 exported passenger vehicle in FY 2024-25.' Export performance and market reach Maruti Suzuki has been the leading passenger vehicle exporter from India for four consecutive financial years. In Q1 of FY 2025-26, the company exported over 96,000 vehicles, with a 47 per cent share of total passenger vehicle exports from the country. Its vehicles are shipped to nearly 100 countries, with South Africa, Japan, and Saudi Arabia among the top destinations. In FY 2024-25, Maruti Suzuki exported over 3.3 lakh vehicles—its highest ever in a financial year—representing a 17.5 per cent increase over the previous year. The top exported models included Fronx, Jimny, Baleno, Swift, and Dzire.
Time of India
17-07-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
Maruti engine sputters on small car woes
Production at Maruti Suzuki India Ltd , India's largest carmaker, fell to a five-year low in June as demand for its bread-and-butter small cars and compact sedans continued to weaken. An email sent to Maruti remained unanswered. June is typically when Maruti undertakes its bi-annual plant maintenance shutdown, but this year's figure is the lowest for the month since 2020. Output has fallen 23per cent to 125,392 from 163,037 in June 2021, according to the company's monthly production filing. The slide is reflective of broader fatigue in the small car segment, once Maruti's mainstay, amid a shift in consumer preferences toward sport utility vehicles (SUVs) and premium models. SUVs now account for 66per cent of the total sales mix, according to the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM). Besides this, Maruti lacks electric vehicles in its model range. Rivals Tata Motors and Mahindra & Mahindra have a head start in that segment. Dealers say inventory levels have been gradually building up at outlets, particularly for models such as the Alto, S-Presso, Dzire and Celerio, forcing the automaker to regulate output to avoid overstocking. 'Despite attractive consumer offers, demand in the entry-level segment has remained tepid for several quarters,' said a senior executive at a leading Maruti dealership. Changing Buyer Preferences 'Rising ownership costs, changing consumer aspirations, and urban market saturation are all playing a role.' According to a July 1 report by Kotak Institutional Equities, Maruti's domestic sales declined 4.5per cent year-on-year in the June quarter, pulled down by a steep 36per cent drop in the sales of its smallest models. The broader market hasn't fared much better. Passenger vehicle sales in India fell 1.4per cent to 1 million units in the April-June period from the year earlier, snapping a four-year growth streak, according to data released by SIAM on Tuesday. Analysts said the outlook for small cars remains weak in the near term, and manufacturers may need to re-strategize product portfolios to align with evolving buyer preferences. 'Apart from the structural changes in the car market, lack of a completely new model introduction in the small car segment has made it unattractive for the buyers,' said Puneet Gupta, director at S&P Global Mobility. Companies are no longer looking at investing in new small car models as tighter regulations on emissions and safety have made it unviable for manufacturers to sell cars at competitive prices, he noted. Brokerage Nomura Research has maintained its FY26 growth forecast for passenger vehicles and two-wheelers at 5per cent and 7 per cent, respectively. 'We expect demand to improve in the second half, led by lower income tax and reduced interest rates,' Kapil Singh of Nomura Research said in a note. Expectations that the upcoming festive season—along with lower income taxes and interest rates—may revive demand need to be balanced by Chinese curbs on the export of rare earth magnets, a critical component of EVs and ICE engines.
Time of India
16-07-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
Maruti engine sputters on small car woes
Production at Maruti Suzuki India Ltd , India's largest carmaker, fell to a five-year low in June as demand for its bread-and-butter small cars and compact sedans continued to weaken. An email sent to Maruti remained unanswered. Explore courses from Top Institutes in Select a Course Category Artificial Intelligence Design Thinking others healthcare MBA Public Policy Management Digital Marketing Data Analytics MCA CXO Others Product Management Finance Leadership Healthcare Data Science Technology Operations Management PGDM Cybersecurity Degree Project Management Data Science Skills you'll gain: Duration: 7 Months S P Jain Institute of Management and Research CERT-SPJIMR Exec Cert Prog in AI for Biz India Starts on undefined Get Details June is typically when Maruti undertakes its bi-annual plant maintenance shutdown, but this year's figure is the lowest for the month since 2020. Output has fallen 23% to 125,392 from 163,037 in June 2021, according to the company's monthly production filing. The slide is reflective of broader fatigue in the small car segment, once Maruti's mainstay, amid a shift in consumer preferences toward sport utility vehicles (SUVs) and premium models. SUVs now account for 66% of the total sales mix, according to the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM). Besides this, Maruti lacks electric vehicles in its model range. Rivals Tata Motors and Mahindra & Mahindra have a head start in that segment. Live Events Dealers say inventory levels have been gradually building up at outlets, particularly for models such as the Alto, S-Presso, Dzire and Celerio, forcing the automaker to regulate output to avoid overstocking. 'Despite attractive consumer offers, demand in the entry-level segment has remained tepid for several quarters,' said a senior executive at a leading Maruti dealership. Changing Buyer Preferences 'Rising ownership costs, changing consumer aspirations, and urban market saturation are all playing a role.' According to a July 1 report by Kotak Institutional Equities, Maruti's domestic sales declined 4.5% year-on-year in the June quarter, pulled down by a steep 36% drop in the sales of its smallest models. The broader market hasn't fared much better. Passenger vehicle sales in India fell 1.4% to 1 million units in the April-June period from the year earlier, snapping a four-year growth streak, according to data released by SIAM on Tuesday. Analysts said the outlook for small cars remains weak in the near term, and manufacturers may need to re-strategize product portfolios to align with evolving buyer preferences. 'Apart from the structural changes in the car market, lack of a completely new model introduction in the small car segment has made it unattractive for the buyers,' said Puneet Gupta, director at S&P Global Mobility. Companies are no longer looking at investing in new small car models as tighter regulations on emissions and safety have made it unviable for manufacturers to sell cars at competitive prices, he noted. Brokerage Nomura Research has maintained its FY26 growth forecast for passenger vehicles and two-wheelers at 5% and 7%, respectively. 'We expect demand to improve in the second half, led by lower income tax and reduced interest rates,' Kapil Singh of Nomura Research said in a note. Expectations that the upcoming festive season—along with lower income taxes and interest rates—may revive demand need to be balanced by Chinese curbs on the export of rare earth magnets, a critical component of EVs and ICE engines.
