Maruti Dzire Now Available With Eco-Friendly CNG Powertrain

Maruti Suzuki India has launched the CNG-powered iteration of the Dzire sub-4m sedan in India at a starting price of Rs 8.14 lakh (ex-showroom). Here’s a look at the detailed prices:

Dzire CNG	Price	Premium Over Petrol Trim
VXI CNG	Rs 8.14 lakh	+Rs 95,000
ZXI CNG	Rs 8.82 lakh	+Rs 95,000

Available in two variants: mid-spec VXI and second-to-top ZXI, the eco-friendly Dzire commands a premium of Rs 95,000 over their standard petrol counterparts. Interested customers can also bring this new car home on a subscription basis starting at Rs 16,999/month.

Maruti Dzire CNG – Engine and Mileage

The Maruti Suzuki Dzire CNG draws its power from the same 1.2-litre DualJet petrol engine that makes out 77PS and 98.5Nm, 13PS and 14.5Nm lesser than the petrol-only version. Paired with a 5-speed manual transmission, the Dzire is claimed to return a mileage of 31.12km/kg, making it the most fuel efficient sedan in its category. 

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Features

In terms of features, both the trims of Dzire CNG gets the same set of equipment as their standard counterparts that mainly includes alloy wheels, a 7-inch Smartplay Studio touchscreen infotainment system with Apple Carplay and Android Auto, multi-function steering wheel, auto AC with rear AC vents, keyless entry with engine start/stop button, height adjustable driver’s seat, dual front airbags, ABS with EBD, and much more. In addition, the CNG variants also feature CNG fuel level indicator and shift-on-the-fly function to switch between petrol and CNG modes while running.

Competitors

This eco-friendly three-box Maruti goes up against the Hyundai Aura CNG and Tata Tigor CNG. Soon the Honda Amaze CNG will also join the tribe.