Over the past few years, the Indian market has seen a continuous increase in the demand for SUVs. Despite this, Maruti Suzuki’s popular Dezire sedan has maintained its dominance in the market.
Over the past few years, the Indian market has seen a continuous increase in the demand for SUVs. Despite this, Maruti Suzuki’s popular Dezire sedan has maintained its dominance in the market. Let us recall that Maruti Suzuki Dzire has once again become the country’s best-selling sedan. In the last month, i.e. June 2026, Dezire sold a total of 17,899 units with a year-on-year growth of 15.60 percent. Whereas exactly a year ago, that is, in June 2025, this figure was 15,484 units. Tell us more about the Dezire’s specs, powertrain, and pricing.
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Price and options
The ex-showroom price of the new Dezire starts at Rs 6.26 lakh and goes up to Rs 9.36 lakh. The company presented it in four variants: LXi, VXi, ZXi and ZXi+. If you’re on a budget, you can get the base LXi model. While if you want to enjoy an Automatic Transmission (AMT) or CNG, you will have to look at the VXi or ZXi variants. The top model ZXi+ is designed for those who don’t want to compromise on features.
Completely new design and appearance
This time, Maruti took big risks in terms of design and also succeeded. Compared to the old Dezire, the new Dezire no longer looks like a “boot version” of Swift. The large grille, sharp LED headlights and modern alloy wheels give it the appearance of a premium sedan. The layout inside the car has also completely changed. He now looks more mature and athletic than before.
High mileage and new engine
The new Dezire now features a new 1.2-litre 3-cylinder Z-series petrol engine. This engine produces 80 hp. and torque 112 Nm. This car really does wonders in terms of mileage. Its manual version delivers a mileage of 24.79 kmpl while the automatic delivers a mileage of 25.71 kmpl. At the same time, for those who want to save more on their pocket, the CNG model offers an excellent mileage of 33.73 km/kg.
The cabin is equipped with high-tech features
As soon as you step into the cabin, you will realize that Maruti has given a lot of attention to luxury. Now, for the first time, you will see a power sunroof in the Desire, which is a favorite choice among youngsters. Additionally, features like a large 9-inch touchscreen infotainment system, wireless charging and a 360-degree camera for parking in narrow streets make it special. Rear passengers are also equipped with air vents and armrests, making long journeys comfortable.
Recorded in safety
The biggest advantage of the new Dezire is its safety. It received an excellent 5-star rating in the Global NCAP crash test. The company has included features like 6 airbags, ABS with EBD and hill assist as standard. In the market, it competes with cars like Honda Amaze, Hyundai Aura and Tata Tigor.