Maruti Suzuki Dzire Gets An Eco-friendly CNG Option At Rs 8.14 Lakh

• Maruti Suzuki Dzire CNG priced between Rs 8.14 lakh and Rs 8.82 lakh.
• Offered in two trims: VXI and ZXI.
• Powered by a 77PS 1.2-litre DualJet engine, paired with a 5-speed MT.
• Returns 31.12km/kg, claimed to be best in segment.

Maruti Suzuki has launched the CNG variants of the Dzire from Rs 8.14 lakh.Taking a cue from the recently launched Tigor CNG, the eco-friendly Dzire is offered in two trims: mid-spec VXI and one below top-spec ZXI. FYI, the Dzire is offered in a total of four trims: LXI, VXI, ZXI, and ZXI+.

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The Dzire CNG gets a 1.2-litre DualJet engine developing 77PS and 98.5Nm, 13PS and 14.5Nm lesser than the petrol model. Like other Maruti Suzuki cars, there is a provision to shift between petrol and CNG modes on-the-fly. The Dzire CNG is offered only with a 5-speed manual. The petrol-only sedan gets the option of a 5-speed AMT as well. 

In terms of efficiency, the Dzire CNG returns 31.12km/kg, which Maruti claims, is the most fuel-efficient sedan in its segment. 

Bookings are now underway for the Dzire CNG at all Maruti Suzuki Arena dealerships. It will lock horns with the Hyundai Aura CNG and Tata Tigor CNG.