Maruti Suzuki Dzire History
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History
Launched in 2008 as the Swift Dzire, this three-box sedan paired the Swift's platform and front end with a traditional boot — a format that resonated strongly in India where sedans command a tax and status premium over hatchbacks. The first generation used 1.3-litre petrol and Fiat-sourced diesel engines.
A second generation in 2012 deliberately kept the body under four metres to exploit India's lower excise duty on sub-4-metre cars — a packaging decision that proved commercially decisive. The third generation, launched 16 May 2017, dropped the 'Swift' prefix and made the Dzire a standalone nameplate. A fourth generation followed on 11 November 2024.
The Dzire has been India's best-selling compact sedan for many years, with more than 25 lakh (2.5 million) units sold since launch.
Generations
First generation (Swift Dzire) · Swift Dzire Mk1
Sedan version of the first-gen Swift; 1.3L petrol and DDiS diesel.
Second generation · Swift Dzire Mk2
Sub-four-metre redesign to capture the lower excise-duty bracket; improved interior.
2013 Photo: “Suzuki Swift Dzire 1.2 GL 2013” by order_242 from Chile / Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0. Cropped to 16:9.
2016 Photo: “Suzuki Swift Dzire 1.2 GL 2016” by RL GNZLZ / Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0. Cropped to 16:9.
Third generation · Dzire Mk3
First generation as a standalone 'Dzire' brand (drops 'Swift' prefix); launched 16 May 2017.
2019 Photo: “Suzuki Dzire 1.2 GL 2019” by Captainmorlypogi1959 / Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Cropped to 16:9.
2022 Photo: “Suzuki Dzire 1.2 GL 2022 (54295049521)” by RL GNZLZ from Chile / Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0. Cropped to 16:9.
Fourth generation · Dzire Mk4
Launched 11 November 2024 with updated styling and safety tech.
Body styles
- Sedan
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