Maruti Suzuki Dzire, Swift, WagonR Become Costlier For The Better
After upgrading the Alto and petrol-powered Baleno to meet Bharat Stage VI (BSVI) levels of emission norms, Maruti Suzuki has now done the same with three more models – Swift, Dzire and WagonR. All three get the same upgraded 1.2-litre, K12B petrol engine which also does duty in the Baleno. As expected, power figures remain unaffected but the mileage figures have taken a slight hit. The company also took the opportunity to make all three models comply with AIS-145 safety norms which will become mandatory for all new cars from July 1, 2019.
No matter which iteration of any of the three models you choose, the standard list of safety features will include rear parking sensors, seatbelt reminder for front occupants, speed alert warning system and ABS with EBD. Where Dzire and Swift also come with dual airbags, the WagonR gets just a driver’s side front airbag as part of the standard kit. Apart from the range-topping ZXI trim, only the optional versions for the rest of the range offer dual airbags.
The BSVI-compliant, 1.2-litre petrol engine is tuned to produce 83PS/113Nm. In the WagonR, it can return up to 20.52kmpl, which is 0.98kmpl less than before. A similar drop is seen in the claimed mileage figures of Dzire and Swift models as they now return 21.21kmpl, down from 22kmpl. For the record, all those new mileage figures for all three models are the same for MT- and AMT-equipment variants.
Over to the price. The Maruti Suzuki Swift, which earlier ranged between Rs 4.99 lakh and Rs 8.86 lakh, is now priced from Rs 5.14 lakh to Rs 8.89 lakh. Depending on the variant, customers will be paying up to Rs 15,630 more than before. Its stretched cousin, the Dzire, is now priced between Rs 5.83 lakh and Rs 9.58 lakh. The sub-4 metre sedan was earlier priced between Rs 5.70 lakh and Rs 9.55 lakh. Customers will end up paying up to Rs 12,690 more than before, depending on which variant is chosen.
Finally, the WagonR. Prices for tallboy now start at Rs 4.34 lakh and go all way up to Rs 5.91 lakh. That range was earlier between Rs 4.20 lakh and Rs 5.70 lakh. Depending on the variant chosen, customers will have to pay up to Rs 21,387 more than before.
For the record, Maruti Suzuki hasn’t upgraded the diesel-fed models of the Dzire and the Swift. As reported earlier, India’s largest carmaker has decided to not upgrade any of its diesel engines to meet the BSVI levels of emission norms. That means, from April 1, 2020, Maruti Suzuki won’t be selling and diesel-fed models in India.