The story of Maruti Suzuki Dzire is a masterclass in creating and leading a new market segment. The compact SUV.
→ A new segment is born and retained the crown
→ Over 2.5 million units have been sold, The new Dzire is going to break more records
→ Dominating with more than 50% market share
How did Maruti Suzuki achieve such success? They leveraged three powerful strategies—

and How , lets find out:

Spotting a Unique Market Opportunity
Even after 30+ years as a market leader, Maruti Suzuki’s mid-sized sedans had lost ground in the year 2000. Instead of fighting for a share in this segment, Maruti created a “compact sedan” category with Dzire, built on its top-selling Swift hatchback. With Swift’s key features, a 400-litre trunk, and a competitive price, Dzire became an instant hit.

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Savvy Tax Manoeuvring

The original Dzire exceeded 4 meters, which meant a hefty 20% excise duty. Maruti reduced its length to less than 4 meters, lowering the tax rate to 8% and cutting production costs. This allowed Maruti to deliver more features at a lower price—an irresistible deal for buyers.

Platform Efficiency to Cut Costs

By 2015-2017, Maruti had refined its HEARTECT platform, sharing it across nine models. This kept production costs low and maintained Dzire’s competitive pricing despite inflation

Addressing Criticism on Safety

The safety question loomed large. Maruti voluntarily sent the Dzire for Global NCAP testing, showing confidence. But the results were mixed: the third-gen Dzire received a 2-star rating for adult and child safety, with an unstable bodyshell. With safety discussions gaining momentum in India, this marked a turning point in Maruti’s approach to safety—a sign they have finally listened. The new Dzire has scored an impressive 5 stars in adult occupant protection (AOP) and a 4-star safety rating for child occupant protection (COP), making it the first Maruti to score a 5-star rating from Global NCAP.

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Maruti created a customer favourite that still dominates the heart of many. Yet, with growing awareness around safety, will Maruti take bolder steps to address this pressing issue with other car models and fortify its legacy? As competition heats up and safety standards climb, all eyes are on Maruti’s next move with Dzire.