New Maruti Suzuki Dzire 2026: Price, Mileage, Variants & Which One to Buy

This guide draws on V3Cars' Maruti Suzuki Dzire — Best Value Variant & All Prices and Dzire — Latest Update, Price, Mileage, Variants coverage.

The Maruti Suzuki Dzire isn't just another compact sedan — it's India's highest-selling car overall for calendar year 2025, and crossed the 3 million cumulative sales mark in March 2026. Nearly half its buyers are first-time car owners, which tells you exactly what this car is designed to deliver: strong mileage, low ownership costs, and genuinely reassuring safety credentials in an easy-to-drive package.

Dzire Price & Variant Line-up (2026)

The Dzire is sold in four broad grades — LXi, VXi, ZXi and ZXi+ — priced from Rs. 6.26 lakh to Rs. 9.36 lakh (ex-showroom). Notably, following the September 2025 GST revision, Maruti actually dropped Dzire prices by up to Rs. 87,700, bringing the starting price down from Rs. 6.84 lakh to the current Rs. 6.26 lakh — a rare instance of a major price cut rather than the usual annual hike, though Maruti has since applied smaller incremental increases on top.

Engine, Mileage & Transmission Options

The Dzire shares its 1.2L, 3-cylinder Z12E petrol engine with the Swift, producing 82 PS and 111.7 Nm, available with a 5-speed manual or 5-speed AMT.

Powertrain ARAI Mileage
Petrol Manual up to 24.79 km/l
Petrol AMT up to 25.71 km/l
CNG (bi-fuel) up to 33.73 km/kg

The CNG variant, in particular, is a standout — at nearly 34 km/kg, it's among the most fuel-efficient options in any segment on sale in India today.

Safety: 5-Star Global NCAP Rating, 6 Airbags Standard

Every single Dzire variant, including the base LXi, comes with 6 airbags as standard — a genuinely important detail for a segment where safety kit has historically been reserved for higher trims. The current-generation Dzire also holds a 5-star Global NCAP safety rating, a meaningful credential for a car whose buyer base skews heavily toward first-time owners prioritising peace of mind.

LXi — Base Variant

Even at the entry price point, the Dzire doesn't feel like a stripped-down fleet special — 6 airbags, a reasonably equipped cabin, and Maruti's signature ease of ownership are present from the base trim upward.

VXi and ZXi — Mid-Range Steps

Moving through VXi and ZXi, the Dzire adds a touchscreen infotainment system with smartphone connectivity, cruise control, and automatic climate control on higher variants — genuinely useful daily-use conveniences without the price climbing dramatically.

ZXi+ — Range-Topping Variant

The range-topping ZXi+ brings the fullest features list, including a 9-inch touchscreen, a 360-degree camera, climate control, 15-inch diamond-cut alloys, and — notably — an electric sunroof, a rare inclusion in this segment and price bracket.

Which Maruti Dzire Variant Should You Buy?

  • Tight budget, safety-first: LXi — 6 airbags standard even here, a genuinely solid starting point.
  • Best all-round value: VXi or ZXi — touchscreen connectivity, cruise control and auto climate control without reaching flagship pricing.
  • High monthly mileage: CNG variants — at up to 33.73 km/kg, among the most efficient options on sale in any segment.
  • Want the fullest features list including a sunroof: ZXi+.

Final Word

The Dzire's continued dominance as India's best-selling car isn't an accident — it delivers exactly what its core buyer base (largely first-time owners) actually wants: strong, genuinely class-leading mileage, standard 6-airbag safety, a 5-star crash rating, and low running costs, all without an intimidating price tag. For most buyers, VXi or ZXi represents the sensible middle ground, while the CNG variant is worth serious consideration for anyone covering meaningful monthly distance.

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Prices, variants and features are subject to change by Maruti Suzuki India Limited without prior notice. Always confirm current ex-showroom and on-road pricing with your nearest Arena dealership.

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