മാരുതി Dzire 2017-2020 AMT ZDI

The Maruti Dzire diesel AMT is available in three trim levels - VDi, ZDi and ZDi+. The Maruti Suzuki Dzire ZDi AMT, which is the mid-spec diesel automatic version, is priced at Rs 8.52 lakh (ex-showroom, New Delhi, as of April 18, 2017).

In terms of features, the Maruti Dzire ZDi diesel automatic carries over the goodies of the VDi trim and comes with a few additional ones from the top-spec ZDi+ trim. It gets chrome window sills and 15-inch alloy wheels with 185/65 cross-section tyres. On the inside, the double-din audio system has been carried forward from the V trim, but gets two additional tweeters. Also offered is a leather-wrapped steering wheel, passive keyless entry with push-button engine start-stop, auto climate control, electrically foldable ORVMs and an auto up/down driver window.

As far as safety is concerned, all variants of the Dzire, including the ZDi AMT, come with dual-front airbags (driver and front passenger) along with ABS (anti-lock braking system), EBD (electronic brake-force distribution) and brake assist. Moreover, the Dzire also comes with child seat anchors and seat belts with pre-tensioner and force limiter as standard. The ZDi variant additionally offers rear parking sensors, front fog lamps and a rear defogger.

The Fiat-sourced 1.3-litre DDiS motor that powers the automatic versions of the Maruti Dzire diesel is one of the most common engines in Maruti's lineup. The 1,248cc, four-cylinder diesel puts out 75PS of max power and 190Nm of peak torque and is mated to a 5-speed AMT (automated manual transmission) in the Maruti Suzuki Dzire 1.3 DDiS ZDi automatic. The ARAI-certified fuel efficiency of the Maruti Dzire diesel AMT automatic is 28.40kmpl, which is identical to its 5-speed manual counterpart. This makes the diesel Dzire MT/AMT, the most fuel efficient car in the Indian market.

The Maruti Suzuki Dzire 1.3-litre diesel AMT automatic goes up primarily against the Tata Zest 1.3-litre Quadrajet AMT and the VW Ameo 1.5-litre TDI DSG.