Suzuki responds to customer feedback, now offering a darker interior in its Dzire
It’s been roughly six months since the Suzuki Dzire arrived in SA, and it didn’t take long for it to win over budget-savvy buyers and the e-hailing market. It really is an impressive, compelling little sedan, but not without its quirks.
For what it’s built to do, though, it absolutely nails the brief. However, one of the early disappointments was the interior. At launch, Suzuki only offered a beige-and-black two-tone cabin. Sure, it looked great at first glance, but in reality, it wasn’t the most sensible choice. Light interiors show dirt almost instantly, and with the Dzire becoming an instant favourite for e-hailing, that beige trim didn’t stand a chance.
That said, Suzuki has now introduced a new black cabin as per customer request. The new interior shade replaces the previous beige and black colour. According to Suzuki, the update applies to all Dzire models produced from November 2025.
Unlike the previous light interior, the black is a welcome addition, as this type of shade is more upmarket while also having a lesser likelihood of discolouration during everyday use.
Everything else remains the same. You can have it in a choice of seven exterior colours, while the interior includes digital air conditioning, front and rear USB ports, rear ventilation, electric windows, and a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment screen that supports Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity.
No changes to the power either. The same 1.2-litre 3-cylinder petrol engine, producing 60kW and 112Nm, remains, paired with either a 5-speed manual or a CVT. The manual still feels like the one to go for. At launch, it gave us better control over what little power there is, while the CVT’s droning nature didn’t do the engine any favours.
Safety is also unchanged. It’s still the same car that scored a 5-star rating at the Global NCAP crash test in India earlier this year. It comes fitted with six airbags, ESP, ABS with EBD, brake assist, rear Isofix anchors and side-impact door beams.
Suzuki’s ability to respond quickly and resolve the issue is truly impressive. Most manufacturers would drag their feet for years and only sort it out once a facelift rolls around. Suzuki didn’t wait, and honestly, it got it right, and that earns them serious points in my book.
- Suzuki Dzire GA 5MT: R229,900
- Suzuki Dzire GL+ 5MT: R252,900
- Suzuki Dzire GL+ CVT: R272,900
