2024 Suzuki Dzire

Suzuki Dzire

Suzuki’s Dzire sedan is one of those cars that gets unfairly lumped in with hatchbacks, but it’s a proper entry-level sedan, and you’ll notice the difference when you’re wedging groceries or a pram into the boot at Cresta or Gateway. It’s in a dogfight with the Polo Vivo sedan, Nissan Almera, and that left-field Kia Pegas. Under the bonnet, there’s just one 1.2-litre petrol on offer, paired to either a five-speed manual or a CVT. No diesel, no hybrid nonsense. Of the 40 new Dzires listed right now, prices run from R215,900 up to R275,900, but don’t kid yourself: the median sits at R272,900, so if you want the cheap one, you’ll be lucky. Used stock? Basically non-existent, just three cars, all so fresh they’ve barely seen the N1. Most buyers land on the GL+ CVT, which totally dominates the listings—28 out of 40 cars, all hovering around that R273,000 mark. There’s a clear sweet spot for the budget-focused GA manual, sitting at R229,900 to R239,950, and that tight R10k range over nine cars tells you why: people are counting every rand. Used Dzires average just 466 km, so if you find one, you’re snagging a demo, not a beater. Where the Dzire stands out against the Polo Vivo sedan is in giving you more cabin space for the size and lower monthly running costs, which matters, especially with fuel creeping up again. The Almera sometimes gives you more metal for your money, but Suzuki’s regular service intervals and easy parts supply keep things stress-free, and that’s the point.