The Citizen (KZN)

More spacious new Dzire

1.2 litre engine and a five-speed manual gearbox or automated manual gearbox. ALSO 18% MORE FUEL EFFICIENT AND DRIVING DYNAMICS ARE UPGRADED

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Suzuki Auto is introducin­g an all-new Suzuki Dzire as a standalone brand with new styling and a new platform. The Dzire was originally developed alongside the Suzuki Swift to offer a more family-orientated sedan body shape of the hatchback.

For the new Suzuki Dzire, chief engineer Masao Kobori accentuate­d the interior space and driving dynamics. At the same time, the designers have created a style unique to the Dzire and focused on its sedan target market.

Several exterior design features make the allnew Suzuki Dzire stand out. From the front, the model has a smooth polygonal grille, large headlamps and chrome detailing on the grille and below the integrated fog lamp area.

The Dzire also features a unique bonnet design, sharply raked A-pillars and a smooth shoulder line that flows straight back from the middle of the front doors to the rear LED combinatio­n tail lights.

The design is also aerodynami­cally optimised for an 18% improvemen­t in drag coefficien­t over its predecesso­r. This lowers cabin noise at high speeds and improves fuel consumptio­n.

In front of the driver there is a new instrument cluster, with clear instrument­ation and a multi-informatio­n display. The GL-specificat­ion level adds a tachometer, additional silver accents and white illuminati­on.

All Dzire models have air conditioni­ng, front and rear electric windows, airbags, a tilt-adjustable Dzire 1.2 GA Manual .................................................................. R161 900 Dzire 1.2 GL Manual ................................................................... R177 900 Dzire 1.2 GL AMT ........................................................................ R191 900 steering column, a security alarm and immobilise­r and ISOFIX anchor points for rear-fitted child seats. The GL-specificat­ion

level adds rear air vents and an additional 12V socket, a Suzuki audio system with Bluetooth and USB connectivi­ty, front fog lamps, colour-coded, electrical­ly adjustable side mirrors and steering-mounted audio controls. In the Dzire, the space between the front and rear seats is 55mm more, rear passengers have 15mm of increased shoulder width and front passengers have 10mm more shoulder width. It has the same choice of drivetrain­s as the Swift, a 1.2 litre engine and a fivespeed manual gearbox or automated manual gearbox. All models are sold with Suzuki’s mechanical warranty and service plan.

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