Maruti Suzuki Dzire achieves 25 lakh sales milestone

The Maruti Suzuki Dzire has a market share of 50% in its segment.

The Maruti Suzuki Dzire has become the highest-selling sedan in India, with over 25 lakh units sold and a market share of 50% in its segment.

In 2008, Maruti Suzuki launched the Dzire in India. In FY2009-10, sales crossed the 1 lakh unit mark. The 5 lakh sales milestone was achieved in FY2012-13. Sales doubled in FY2015-16, and by FY2019-20, Maruti had sold over 20 lakh Dzires.

The Maruti Dzire is currently offered with a 1.2-litre petrol engine that makes 89 BHP @ 6,000 rpm and 113 Nm @ 4,400 rpm. The engine is mated with either a 5-speed manual or a 5-speed AMT.

The Dzire is also available with a factory-fitted CNG kit. The CNG version packs 76 BHP, while peak torque is rated at 98.5 Nm @ 4,300 rpm. It is offered with a 5-speed manual gearbox.

In terms of features, the Dzire comes equipped with LED projector headlamps, cruise control, auto folding ORVMs, and Maruti's SmartPlay Studio infotainment system.