Maruti Suzuki Dzire vs Hyundai Exter

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Maruti Suzuki Dzire

Maruti Suzuki Dzire

ZXI+ 1.2 Petrol AMT

9.36 lakh

Hyundai Exter

Hyundai Exter

HX10 Petrol AMT

9.46 lakh

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

3 cyls
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Engine Displacement

1197 cc
1197 cc

Engine Installation

Front
Front

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Petrol
Petrol

Gearbox Type

AMT Auto
AMT

Number of Gears

5
5

Manual Shifts via Gear Lever on Automatic Gearbox

Paddle Shifters for Automatic Gearbox

Sport Mode for Automatic Gearbox

Drive Layout

Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive

Lockable Differential/s

Max Engine Power

81.58hp
83 hp at 6000 rpm

Max Engine Torque

111.7Nm
113.8 Nm at 4000 rpm

Max Engine Power on CNG

69.75hp
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Max Engine Torque on CNG

101.8Nm
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Number of Cylinders

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4

Fuel & Performance

Auto Start/Stop

Official Fuel Economy

25.71 kmpl
None kmpl

Autocar Tested City Mileage

11.61 kmpl
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Autocar Tested Highway Mileage

19.22 kmpl
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Fuel Tank Capacity

37 litres
37 litres

Autocar Tested Mileage

15.42 kmpl
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User Reported Mileage

22.67 kmpl
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0-100kph

15.21 s
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20-80kph (in third gear/ kickdown)

8.95 s
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40-100kph (in fourth gear/ kickdown)

11.18 s
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Fuel Supply System

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MPFI

E20 Compatibility

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Emission Standard

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Bharat Stage VI

Terrain Modes

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Suspension & Steering

Front Suspension Type

Independent, MacPherson Strut
McPherson strut with coil spring

Front Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Rear Suspension Type

Non-independent, Torsion Beam
Coupled torsion beam axle

Rear Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Damper Control

Ride Height Adjust

Type of Power Assist

Electric
Electric

Steering Adjust type

Manual
Manual

Steering Adjust

Tilt
Tilt

Turning Radius

4.8 m
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Front Brakes

Discs
Disc

Rear Brakes

Drums
Drum

Wheel Size

15-inches
15 inches

Front Tyre Size

185/65 R15
175/65 R15

Rear Tyre Size

185/65 R15
175/65 R15

Wheels

Alloys
Machine finished alloys

Spare Wheel

Space-saver
Space Saver

4 Wheel Steer

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Dimensions

Length

3995 mm
3830 mm

Width

1735 mm
1723 mm

Height

1525 mm
1643 mm

Wheelbase

2450 mm
2450 mm

Ground Clearance

163 mm
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Kerb Weight

920-960 kg
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Boot Capacity

382 litres
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Doors

4
5

Chassis Type

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Monocoque

Comfort

Power Windows

Front and Rear
Front and Rear

Power Windows with One Touch-Down

Driver's Window Only
Driver Window Only

Power Windows with One Touch-Up

Driver's Window Only

Exterior Mirrors Electric Adjust

Exterior Mirrors Electric Fold

Remote Locking

Keyless Entry

Push Button Start

Climate Control

Auto 1-zone
1-zone

Rear AC Vents

Third Row AC Vents

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Front Passenger Seat Adjust from Rear

Rear Window Sun Shades

Rear Windscreen Sun Shade

Rear Power Outlet

Sunroof

Single Pane

Ambient Lighting

Driving Modes

Cruise Control

Auto Parking

Launch Control

Dead Pedal

Hands-free Boot Opening

Cup Holders

–

Bottle Holder in Doors

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Cabin Boot Access

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Interior Lamps

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12 Volt Port

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Comfort Headrest

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Heated ORVM

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Cooled Cup Holders

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Cooled Glovebox

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Cooled Storage

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Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

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12 Volt Port Boot

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Glove Box

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Front Seatback Pockets

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Digital Instrument Cluster

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Fully Digital

Foldable Seatback Table

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Flat Bottom Steering Wheel

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Door Pockets

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Driver Armrest Storage

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Driver rear view monitor (DRVM)

–

Electric Tailgate Release

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Roof Grab Handles

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Steering Mounted Controls

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Audio and Phone

Rear Reading Lamp

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Rear Parcel Tray

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Powered Tailgate

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Powered Backseat Recline Adjustment

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Bluetooth Connectivity

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Utility Recess On Dashboard

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Accessory Power Outlet

–

Safety

Crash Test Rating

5
–

Airbags

6
6

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)

Brake Assist (BA)

Electronic Parking Brake

Traction Control

Electronic Stability Control

Hill Start Assist

Hill Descent Control

Central Locking

Speed-Sensing Auto Door Locks

Child Safety Lock

ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts

Automatic Headlamps

Automatic Wipers

Rear Washer/Wiper

Rear Defogger

Day/Night Interior Mirror

Manual
–

Parking Sensors

Rear
Rear

Parking Camera

360-degree
Rear

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

With Display

Blind Spot Monitor

Adaptive Cruise Control

NCAP Rating

5
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BNCAP Rating

5
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Boot Open Warning

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Side Airbag

–

Anti-Pinch Power Windows

–

Video Recording

–

Speed Assist System

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Rear Seatbelt Reminder

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With Load Sensor

Auto emergency braking (AEB)

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Seat Belt Warning

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Traffic Sign Recognition

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Speed Sensing Door Lock

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Road Departure Mitigation System

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Anti Theft Alarm

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Curtain Airbag

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Leading Vehicle Departure Alert

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Lane Keep Assist

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Lane Departure Avoidance

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Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock

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High Beam Assist

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Height Adjustable Seat Belt

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Heads Up Display

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Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance

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Dashcam

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Day Night Interior Mirror

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Automatic

Front Collision Avoidance

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Door Ajar Warning

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Driver Airbag

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Driver Attention Warning

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Emergency Brake Light Flashing

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Dual Tone Horn

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Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist

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Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts

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Rear Cross Traffic Alert

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Passenger Airbag

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Overspeed Warning

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Oncoming Lane Mitigation

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Brake Disc Wiping

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Brake Fade Support

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Exterior

Body Coloured Bumpers

Projector Headlamps

Headlight Type

LED
Halogen

Daytime Running Lights

LED
LED

Front Fog Lamps

Spoiler

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LED taillights

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Connected LED

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LED headlamps

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Integrated Washer Jets with Wiper

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LED DRLs

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Headlight Height Adjuster

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Cornering Foglamps

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Sequential Turn Indicators

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Illuminated Logo

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Cornering Headlights

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Stop Lamp

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Rub Strips

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Antenna

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Shark Fin

Outside rear view mirror (ORVM)

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ORVM turn indicators

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Puddle Lamps

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Wheel Arch Cladding

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Follow Me Home Headlamps

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Welcome and Goodbye Animation

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Roof Rails

–

Interior

Speedometer

Analog
Digital

Tachometer

Analog
Digital

Trip Meter

Average Fuel Consumption

Average Speed

Distance to Empty

Low Fuel Level Warning

Instantaneous Consumption

Gear Indicator

Shift Indicator

Head-up Display

Seats

Fabric
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Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

Driver's Seat Height Adjust

Electric Adjust for Driver's Seat

Driver's Seat Memory

Front Passenger Seat Height Adjust

Electric Adjust for Front Passenger's Seat

Front Passenger Seat Memory

Adjustable Front Headrests

Ventilated Seats

Heated Seats

Massage Seats

Front Seat Armrest

Rear Seat Armrest

Adjustable Rear Headrests

Individual Chairs at Rear

Rear Seat Backrest Recline

Rear Seat Backrest Fold

Rear Seat Backrest Split

Third Row Seats

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Seat Count

5
5

Ottoman Seats

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Soft Touch Dashboard

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Seat Material

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Semi-Fabric

Second Row Seat Adjustment

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Entertainment

Audio System

CD Player

USB Input

AUX Input

Bluetooth Audio Streaming

Bluetooth Telephone Function

Steering Audio Controls

Steering Phone Controls

Wireless Phone Charging

Display

9-inch Touchscreen
8-inch Touchscreen

Android Auto

Wireless

Apple CarPlay

Wireless

MirrorLink

Web Browser

Video Player

Satellite Navigation

Phone-based
Phone-based

Voice Commands

Gesture Controls

Touchpad

Rear Entertainment Screens

Second Row USB port

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Type C

Rear Seat Infotainment Controls

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Branded Music System

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Inbuilt Music App

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Front USB port

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Type A and Type C

Front Passenger Screen

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Speakers

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4

Connected Car Features

Tow Away Alert

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Vehicle Tracking Via App

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Summon Mode

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Find My Car

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Emergency Call Button

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Home to Car Connectivity

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SOS Button

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Smart Drive Information

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Service Reminder Via App

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Geo Fence

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Remote Engine Start/Stop

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Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App

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Remote AC On / Off via App

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Live Location Sharing

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Live Traffic Updates On App

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Location Based Services

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Low Battery Warning

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Navigation On Instrument Cluster

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Over the air (OTA) updates

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Phone App

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Driving Analytics

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Alexa Compatibility

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Anti Theft Immobilisation

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Breakdown Assistance Call Button

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App Details

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Auto Crash Alert

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Car Light Flashing & Honking via App

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Check Vehicle Status via App

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Questions you may find useful

•1w

I am a first-time car owner, and my budget is around Rs 7 lakh. My monthly running is about 500km, mostly on highways, and I also plan to do a trip of around 1,000km every six months. I am planning to buy the car for family use. Please suggest which is best. I am confused between the Tiago Pure Plus, Dzire LXi, Baleno Sigma, Exter HX3, Swift LXi, and Grand i10 Nios Magna.

Verified
•1w

Go for the Maruti Suzuki Baleno Sigma. With a budget of around Rs 7 lakh and your usage pattern and family focus, the Baleno strikes the best balance. It is a proven, reliable and efficient hatchback with a comfortable ride and low running costs, making it ideal for your 500km monthly running and occasional 1,000km highway trips. The Baleno is also more spacious than the other cars on your shortlist, has a well-sorted suspension, and Maruti's extensive service network is a big advantage for a first-time owner. The Dzire LXi is a good alternative if you specifically want a sedan car, but the Baleno's passenger compartment is roomier, and it offers better value overall.The Tata Tiago is a solid option too, but the Baleno's stronger ownership experience and wider service reach give it the edge. The Hyundai Exter and Grand i10 Nios are good choices as well, but they are smaller than the Baleno. Overall, the Baleno is the best fit for your needs.

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