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Maruti Suzuki Dzire User Reviews

Name: The Dzire offers excellent mileage for city driving and provides a tension-fr...
Item: Maruti Suzuki Dzire
Rating: 5
Author: Sunil

3.7/5

14 Ratings | 12 Reviews

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Anil•27 Jul 2026

4/5

I own a 2009 model Maruti Dzire. It is very efficient and cost-effective. My running is 600 km per month.

RAVINDRANATH•22 Jul 2026

4/5

Go for Dzire because of more boot space, wide service network, and ease of ownership experience.

Amit Chatterjee•21 Jul 2026

3/5

While the Dzire is also good, I think the Amaze feels more solid on the road.

Deei•19 Jul 2026

4/5

The Dzire is cost efficient and low maintenance. It offers good mileage and is a favorite among taxi drivers. It should be good in all aspects.

ASR•17 Jul 2026

5/5

Maruti AMT is better for senior citizens. I am 65 and owned a Dzire AMT, driving it myself till date. No problem is faced.

Sanjay Pandey•17 Jul 2026

4/5

The Suzuki Dzire is hard to beat for value. It offers great mileage and lower maintenance costs, making it a solid choice for city driving. If you prioritize long-term costs and reliability, go for the Dzire.

Balakrishnan•17 Jul 2026

3/5

Maruti Suzuki Dzire has a 3-cylinder engine.

Sumgdr•17 Jul 2026

5/5

Go for Dzire because of Maruti service network. Close your eyes and go for Dzire. Period.

Ayush•14 Jul 2026

4/5

Suzuki Dzire AMT is a good choice if your priorities are mileage and safety.

Sunil•11 Jul 2026

5/5

The Dzire offers excellent mileage for city driving and provides a tension-free ownership experience. The new Dzire also boasts a 5-star safety rating.

Maruti Suzuki Dzire Expert Reviews

Autocar score

We like

Good low-end response
Excellent ride and handling balance

We don't like

Features like cooled seats missing
Tight rear headroom

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Questions you may find useful

•1w

I want to buy my first car for casual and office use within a budget of Rs. 11 lakh. My monthly commute will be around 300-400 km. Mileage and low maintenance costs are my top priorities. I also want good reliability and resale value, as I plan to keep the car for at least 10 years. I prefer a naturally aspirated (NA) engine over a turbo engine, and I am open to MT/AMT options based on service costs and mileage. I am very confused between the Dzire, Swift, Amaze, Fronx, and the new Brezza. I need guidance on which one would be the best choice.

•6d

Go for the Maruti Suzuki Dzire petrol manual. It is the most sensible choice for your requirements. Your monthly running is low, so a naturally aspirated petrol engine is the right choice, and the Dzire’s 1.2-litre engine is proven to be reliable, efficient and easy to maintain. The manual gearbox is simple, robust and will keep running costs low over a long ownership period. This Maruti Suzuki car is also one of the most reliable cars in the segment, with excellent service reach and strong resale value, which is important given your 10-year ownership plan. It is comfortable for daily office commutes, easy to drive in the city, and has enough space for occasional family use. The Maruti Suzuki Swift is a good alternative if you prefer a hatchback, but the Dzire offers a more practical boot and a slightly more comfortable rear seat. The Honda Amaze is also a strong contender with a reliable naturally aspirated engine, but Maruti’s wider service network and lower maintenance costs give the Dzire the edge. The Maruti Suzuki Fronx and Maruti Suzuki Brezza are good cars, but as turbo petrols they are not the best fit for your priorities of low maintenance and long-term ownership. The Dzire is the car that will give you the least hassle and the most peace of mind over 10 years.

Maruti Suzuki Dzire

Maruti Suzuki Fronx

Maruti Suzuki Brezza

Maruti Suzuki Swift

Honda Amaze

•1w

I’m planning to buy a new car for casual use with a budget of under Rs. 11 lakh. It will primarily be used for city driving, including daily office commutes and occasional weekend trips, with an expected monthly running of around 300 to 400km. My priorities are reliability, low maintenance costs, good fuel efficiency, and a car that is hassle-free to own over the long term. I’m currently confused between the Maruti Suzuki Dzire, Swift, Honda Amaze, New Brezza, and Fronx. I don’t specifically need a turbo-petrol engine, although I’m open to considering one if it offers good features. I would prefer a manual gearbox, but I’m also willing to consider an automatic or AMT if it delivers good mileage in city driving. The Dzire has caught my attention, but I’m slightly hesitant because of its three-cylinder engine. Please clear my confusion.

•5d

For your usage, the Maruti Suzuki Dzire is actually the most sensible choice. Your running is low, your usage is mostly city with occasional weekend trips, and you want reliability, low maintenance, and fuel efficiency. The Dzire is built exactly for this brief. The 1.2-litre 3-cylinder petrol engine is smooth enough in everyday use, and the car is light, easy to drive and very efficient in the city. Concerns about the three-cylinder engine are largely overstated. Modern 3-cylinder engines are well balanced and refined at city speeds, and the Dzire is tuned for efficiency and reliability rather than outright performance. In our real-world testing, the Dzire has managed 14.5kpl in the city and 20kpl on the highway. The Maruti Suzuki Swift is essentially the same mechanical package in a hatchback body, so the decision there is simply whether a hatchback or a sedan better suits your needs. The Honda Amaze is a good alternative if you specifically want an automatic. If the Honda Amaze price fits your budget, it gets a CVT, which is much smoother compared to the AMT on the Dzire, but it's not as fuel efficient. In our standard test cycle, the CVT Amaze mileage is 9.94kpl in the city cycle and 16.62kpl on the highway loop. The Maruti Suzuki Brezza and Fronx are both good cars, but they will not be as efficient in the city as the Dzire.Go for the Dzire manual and do not worry about the 3-cylinder engine – it is a well-proven, efficient and reliable package.

Maruti Suzuki Dzire

Maruti Suzuki Brezza

Maruti Suzuki Fronx

Maruti Suzuki Swift

Honda Amaze

•2w

I am planning to buy my first car, with a budget of around Rs. 10 lakh. Around 70% of my driving will be on highways. I have shortlisted the Maruti Suzuki Dzire VXi, Mahindra XUV 3XO REVX (Manual), Tata Nexon Smart Plus, and the upcoming Renault Triber Turbo. Which of these would be the best choice in terms of safety, highway performance, comfort, reliability, and overall value for money?

•2w

Go for the Mahindra XUV 3XO RevX (M). With 70 percent highway usage, you need a car that feels stable at speed, has strong overtaking performance and offers good safety. This Mahindra car delivers on all three. The turbo petrol engine has enough punch for highway overtakes, the car feels planted at speed, and Mahindra has a strong safety record. It is also one of the most spacious cars in this price range, with a wide cabin that makes it a genuinely comfortable five-seater. The Maruti Suzuki Dzire VXi is a solid, reliable choice, but it is a sedan with a smaller footprint and does not feel as stable or as confidence-inspiring on the highway. The Tata Nexon Smart Plus is a good alternative, but the 3XO offers better value and more space for the money. The upcoming Triber Turbo is worth considering if you need a flexible seven-seater, but it will not match the 3XO for performance or highway stability. Overall, the 3XO is the best fit for your usage and budget.

Mahindra XUV 3XO

Maruti Suzuki Dzire

Tata Nexon

•2w

I want to buy my first car. I currently own a Hero Passion XPro bike. Around 70% of my driving will be on highways, and my budget is Rs. 10 lakh. I have shortlisted the Maruti Dzire VXi, Mahindra XUV 3XO REVX (M), Tata Nexon Smart Plus, and Tata Punch Turbo. Which one would be the most suitable for me?

•2w

Go for the Mahindra XUV 3XO. With 70 percent highway usage, you need a car that feels stable at speed, has strong overtaking performance and offers good safety. The 3XO delivers on all three fronts. The turbo petrol engine has enough punch for quick overtakes, the car feels planted on the highway and Mahindra car has a strong safety record. The Maruti Suzuki Dzire VXi is a good car, but it is more suited to city driving and engine performance feels a bit lacking for the highway. The Tata Nexon Smart Plus is a solid option, but the 3XO offers better value and a more engaging driving experience.

Mahindra XUV 3XO

Maruti Suzuki Dzire

Tata Nexon

•3w

Which is the best car under Rs. 10 lakh for 90% city driving and 10% highway driving? I am confused between the Maruti Suzuki Dzire and the Tata Altroz Diesel.

•3w

Go for the Maruti Suzuki Dzire petrol AMT. With 90% city driving, diesel is not the right choice. Modern diesels with DPFs are not happy with short city runs, and the cost savings wont add up with limited running. The Dzire is light, easy to drive, reliable, the AMT makes city traffic far less tiring and the 1.2-litre engine is very fuel efficient. It is also backed by Maruti’s massive service network and low running costs, which is exactly what you want as a long-term city car under 10 lakh. The Altroz diesel is a good car, but diesel simply does not make sense for your usage pattern. The Altroz price starts at Rs 6.30 lakh (ex-showroom). The Dzire is the safer, more sensible and more hassle-free choice for your needs.

Maruti Suzuki Dzire

Tata Altroz