Maruti Suzuki Dzire Long Term Review, March 2025 Report

Over the past few months—and even years—a clear trend has emerged in the Indian auto market: most new cars are SUVs. It seems both the industry and consumers are caught in a loop, with manufacturers devoting most of their resources to SUVs because of their popularity. Consequently, buyers looking for something other than an SUV have limited choices, especially in the price brackets and segments that dominate car sales in India.

For instance, among new cars priced under Rs. 15 lakh that aren’t SUVs, there are only three models that qualify – the Swift, Dzire, and Amaze. A quick look at their features and overall value reveals that the Dzire truly stands out. But why am I talking about the trend and state of the industry? Well, the reason is simple – the Dzire is as good as it gets if you want to avoid the SUV craze. After driving it for about 2,500km over a couple of months, I can confidently say the driving experience is nearly perfect. The Dzire is so well-rounded that its only minor drawback is the absence of an armrest, which really speaks volumes about its overall quality and features.