Maruti Dzire New: Maruti Suzuki has introduced the commercial variant of its popular sedan, the Dzire, known as the Tour-S, in India. This model is derived from the base LXi variant of the Dzire and is available with both petrol and CNG engine options. The company asserts that the CNG variant will achieve a fuel efficiency of 33.73 km/kg. The updated sedan is released in a single variant, with the ex-showroom price for the standard model starting at Rs 6.79 lakh, while the CNG version is priced at Rs 7.74 lakh. Maruti unveiled the fourth generation of the Dzire in November of the previous year, which boasts a 5-star safety rating following crash tests conducted by Global NCAP.
This marks the first instance of a vehicle from the company receiving a 5-star safety rating from any crash testing organization, making it the first sedan in India to achieve this distinction. The new Maruti Suzuki Tour-S is built on the same platform as the Maruti Swift hatchback and shares a design aesthetic with the fourth generation Dzire. It is exclusively available in Arctic White. The front of the vehicle features a prominent grille with multiple horizontal slats.
Top features
Sleek halogen headlights are positioned on either side of the grille, complemented by horizontally arranged daytime running lights (DRLs). The front bumper includes a newly designed fog lamp housing. Notable features of the Tour-S include keyless entry, power windows, and adjustable headrests for the front seats. To ensure passenger safety, the new Tour-S is equipped with six airbags, hill hold assist, electronic stability control (ESC), and reverse parking sensors. The sedan is powered by a 1.2-liter Z-series three-cylinder petrol engine from the fourth generation Dzire, producing 82 hp and 112 Nm of torque.
Engine and mileage
The engine is paired with a 5-speed manual transmission, while a 5-speed automatic option is also available for the Dzire. When running on CNG, the same engine generates 70 hp and 102 Nm of torque. The company claims that the petrol engine with manual transmission offers a mileage of 24.79 km/l, while the CNG variant achieves a mileage of 33.73 km/kg.