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The Citizen
13-05-2025
- Automotive
- The Citizen
Swift booted as Suzuki finally prices all-new DZire
DZire remains Suzuki's sole sedan, but with an exterior design unique to it and not derived from the Swift. DZire has been styled to completely differ from the new Swift. Image: Suzuki Officially showcased towards the end of last year in India, Suzuki Auto South Africa has now confirmed price and specification details of the all-new DZire for the local market. Unique look Continuing as the effective sedan version of the Swift, the fourth generation DZire once again uses the Heartect platform as its hatchback sibling, but with a dimensional uptake of 10 mm in overall height over its predecessor. ALSO READ: Radically redesigned all-new Suzuki DZire officially revealed ts boot able to accommodate 382-litres versus the Swift 265-litres, the DZire breaks from tradition by debuting a styling language bespoke to it and not derived from the Swift as the previous three generations incorporated Still resplendent with visual hints of its predecessor, and indeed its closest rival, the Honda Amaze, when viewed from the back, the DZire still conforms to India's sub-four metre regulations and, as before, comes with a choice of two trim levels: GA and GL+. Three-cylinders instead of four As with the Swift, a solitary powerunit prevails, albeit this time the new three-cylinder 1.2-litre Z12E petrol produces the same 60kW/112Nm. Rear still has visual traits from the previous DZire as well the current Honda Amaze. Image: Suzuki The standard transmission is once again a five-speed manual, with the option, for the GL+ only, being a CVT in place of the previous five-speed automated manual known as AGS or Automated Gear Shift. Spec On the model side, both grades come standard with LED headlights, a 4.2-inch TFT instrument cluster display, a digital display for the air conditioning, type-C and type-A USB ports, a front armrest, all-around electric windows, and a height adjustable driver's seat. Taking care of safety is six airbags, rear parking sensors, Electronic Stability Programme, Hill Hold Assist and ABS as well as EBD. Depicted GL+ comes fitted as standard with the seven-inch infotainment system not available on the step-down GA. Image: Suzuk Building on the GA, the GL+ swaps the 14-inch steel wheels with plastic covers for 15-inch alloys, and the radio prep for the seven-inch infotainment system with integrated Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Additional standard kit includes chrome exterior detailing, a multi-function steering wheel, cruise control and a reverse camera. Colours and price On the colour front, seven hues have been made available: Arctic White Pearl; Bluish Black Pearl; Magma Grey Metallic; Splendid Silver Pearl Metallic; Nutmeg Brown Pearl Metallic; Alluring Blue Pearl Metallic; Gallant Red Pearl Metallic Now available, the DZire range once again spans three models, with a five-year/200 000 km warranty and a four-year/60 000 km service plan being standard on all. DZire 1.2 GA – R224 900 DZire 1.2 GL+ – R246 900 DZire 1.2 GL+ CVT – R266 900 NOW READ: New Suzuki Swift prime example of why brand's stock keep rising
TimesLIVE
12-05-2025
- Automotive
- TimesLIVE
New Suzuki Dzire debuts in South Africa
The new fourth-generation Suzuki Dzire has touched down in Mzansi. Built on the same Heartect platform as the latest Swift, this compact sedan measures 3,995mm long, 1,735mm wide, and 1,525mm tall. Instead of a hatch, it sports a conventional boot offering 378 l of secure stowage space — a practical touch that should appeal to the e-hailing market. Unlike previous Dzire models that closely mirrored the Swift's styling, this latest version has developed a distinct identity. Up front, it features narrow halogen projector headlamps connected by a wide grille. On entry-level GA models, this grille is finished in black, while GL+ variants get a piano black treatment with a chrome accent for a more premium look. In profile, the Dzire strikes a sleek silhouette thanks to a raked windscreen, electric folding mirrors, shark-fin antenna and a defined C-pillar flowing into the stubby boot lid. At the rear, T-shaped LED tail lamps are linked by a chrome strip on GL+ models. Wheel options include 14" steel rims on the GA and 15" black alloys on the GL+. The Dzire is available in seven exterior colours: Alluring Blue Pearl Metallic, Gallant Red Pearl Metallic, Nutmeg Brown Pearl Metallic, Arctic White Pearl, Splendid Silver Pearl Metallic, Magma Gray Metallic and Bluish Black Pearl. Inside, the cabin closely resembles that of the fourth-generation Swift. Highlights include a wraparound dashboard with horizontal air vents and centre controls angled towards the driver for better ergonomics. Standard equipment across the range includes a tilt-adjustable urethane steering wheel, digital air conditioning, front and rear USB ports (type-A and type-C in the rear), front and rear speakers, rear parking sensors, hill hold control, electric windows, a height-adjustable driver's seat, manual headlight levelling, central locking with alarm/immobiliser and a 12V power socket. GL+ models add a few more conveniences such as cruise control, a multifunction steering wheel, a 7" touchscreen infotainment system with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a reverse camera, a front USB-A port, hands-free phone controls and a luggage compartment light. There is one fly in the cabin ointment, however, and that's the somewhat questionable beige and black colour scheme that probably won't be to everybody's taste. Time will tell. As with the Swift, the Dzire packs an impressive suite of safety features for its price. GA and GL+ derivatives come with six airbags (front, side and curtain), side impact door beams, ABS with EBD, brake assist, electronic stability control, rear parking sensors and ISOFIX child seat anchors. Seat belt reminders are present for all occupants and all belts feature pretensioners and force limiters. According to Suzuki, this helped the Dzire earn a five-star rating for adult and four-star for child occupant protection in Global NCAP crash tests. Powering all models is a 1.2 l three-cylinder petrol engine producing 60kW and 112Nm. It's frugal too, with a claimed combined fuel consumption of 4.4 l /100km. Buyers can choose to mesh it to either a five-speed manual transmission with auto stop/start or a continuously variable transmission (CVT). The latter is only available in the GL+ model. On GL+ models the front grille receives a piano black treatment with a chrome accent. Image: Supplied
