Suzuki unveils Swift Dzire

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April 8, 2008

Maruti Suzuki India Ltd. — a division of Suzuki — took the wraps off of its all-new Swift DZire on Wednesday in New Delhi. The new Swift DZire joind the Swift and SX4 in Suzuki’s Indian lineup and is intended to “redefine the market and stir excitement in the entry level sedan segment.”

Despite Suzuki’s attempt to stir excitement in the segment, the exterior design of the Swift Dzire could cause potential buyers to feel every emotion except desire. Overall the car’s shape is best described as awkward and it looks as though BMW designer Chris Bangle’s signature “Bangle-butt” is still alive and well.

On the inside, the Swift DZire is much more conventional and offers a long list of features not normally found in this segment, including power windows, steering wheel mounted audio controls and automatic climate control.

The Swift DZire can be fitted with either a 1.3L gas engine — producing 87 horsepower — or a 1.3L diesel with 140 lb-ft of torque.