2024 Maruti Dzire: Our Impressions Of Its Rear Seat Comfort
The Maruti Dzire gets the basics of a comfortable rear-seat experience right, with adjustable headrests for side passengers and a centre armrest with two cupholders
The fourth-generation Maruti Dzire recently went on sale, with prices starting from Rs 6.79 lakh (introductory ex-showroom, pan-India). Being a sedan, it is expected to have rear-seat comfort as its core strength. But does it live up to that reputation? To find out, we recently had the Dzire with us, letting us spend significant time on the rear seats to see how well it delivers on its promise.
What Did We Find?
In our test, we found that the rear seat provides good knee room, and there is enough space under the front seats to rest your feet comfortably. The backrest angle is neither too upright nor too reclined, making it suitable for long journeys. However, the sloping roofline and the inclusion of a sunroof reduce headroom at the back. While shorter passengers should have no trouble, passengers over 6 feet tall may find it cramped.
The Dzire also ships large windows and a beige-themed interior, making the cabin feel open and airy. However, the large front headrests tend to block the view of rear passengers.
Features for the rear include adjustable headrests for the side passengers, a centre armrest with cupholders, AC vents with a blower control, a smartphone storage area, and both USB and Type-C charging ports. For safety, all passengers get 3-point seatbelts, and there are ISOFIX child seat anchors for securing child seats.
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Other Features On Board
Maruti has equipped the 2024 Dzire with amenities like a 9-inch touchscreen, auto AC, an analogue driver’s display, a wireless phone charger, and cruise control. It also gets a segment-first single-pane sunroof.
Its safety suite includes 6 airbags (as standard), electronic stability control (ESC), hill hold assist and rear parking sensors. It also gets a 360-degree camera (segment-first), ISOFIX child seat mounts and 3-point seatbelts for all passengers.
Powertrain Options
The 2024 Maruti Dzire borrows the current-spec Swift’s 1.2-litre 3-cylinder naturally aspirated petrol engine. It also gets a petrol+CNG option. Here are the detailed specifications:
| Engine |
1.2-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine |
1.2-litre naturally aspirated petrol+CNG |
| Power |
82 PS |
70 PS |
| Torque |
112 Nm |
102 Nm |
| Transmission |
5-speed MT, 5-speed AMT* |
5-speed MT |
| Claimed Fuel Efficiency |
24.79 kmpl (MT), 25.71 kmpl (AMT) |
33.73 km per kg |
*AMT = Automated manual transmission
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Price Range And Rivals
Prices of the 2024 Maruti Dzire range from Rs 6.79 lakh to Rs 10.14 lakh (introductory ex-showroom, pan-India). It squares off against other sub-4m sedans like the Hyundai Aura and Tata Tigor. It will also compete with the 2024 Honda Amaze which will be introduced on December 4.
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agree that head room on rear seat is very short. If car bounces on speed breaker or pot holes, rear passengers are going to hurt their head. Head rest of front seats touches roof when seat is elevated