The Dzire has become the fourth Maruti model to surpass the production milestone of 35 lakh units, following the Alto, Swift and Wagon R hatchbacks. The sedan took about 18 years and 9 months to cross this mark. It is currently in its fourth generation, which was launched in 2024.
Maruti Dzire production milestones through the years
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Production of the Dzire, earlier called the Swift Dzire, began in January 2008, ahead of its March 2008 introduction. Later, Maruti dropped the Swift moniker with the third-generation model in 2017.
The Maruti Dzire took around 4 years and 6 months from the start of production to reach the 5 lakh-unit milestone in July 2012. Production picked up pace thereafter, with the next 5 lakh units being rolled out in just 2 years and 9 months. The Dzire then crossed the 15 lakh-unit mark in another 2 years and 3 months.
However, production slowed over the next 10 lakh units, partly due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The sedan reached 25 lakh cumulative units in June 2022, around 5 years after crossing the 15 lakh mark. From there, it took 4 years and 4 months to reach 35 lakh units. This is considerably quicker than the very first 10 lakh units, which took Maruti Suzuki 7 years and 3 months to produce.
As mentioned earlier, the Dzire is currently in its fourth generation, powered by an 83hp 1.2-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine and also available with a 70hp CNG option. Both come with manual and automated manual transmission (AMT) options, priced from Rs 6.31 lakh to Rs 9.54 lakh (ex-showroom). The Maruti Dzire rivals the Tata Aeris, Honda Amaze and Hyundai Aura.
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