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Suzuki New Dzire

Price in Uganda, real specs & fuel economy — 2026

Model year 2026 Generation Current Uganda-market generation Current version 2023 Body style Sedan
The Dzire GLX CVT combines a separate boot with two-pedal driving, giving Uganda buyers a sedan alternative to Suzuki’s small hatchbacks.
UGX 70,000,000
Estimated on-road in
UGX 74,200,000
Estimated fees and insurance; your dealer and insurer may quote differently.
What makes up this price?
Vehicle price (ex-showroom)
UGX 70,000,000
Registration allowance
UGX 150,000
Licensing allowance
UGX 100,000
Inspection / roadworthy allowance
UGX 50,000
Dealer handling / delivery
UGX 1,000,000
Insurance
UGX 2,800,000
Administrative/documentation allowance
UGX 100,000

Comprehensive planning estimate: 4% of the vehicle price.

Uses a VAT-inclusive vehicle price and fees; VAT is not added again.

Excludes finance interest; optional accessories; extended warranty; optional service products; class-specific commercial fees; exceptional delivery.

Fee inputs dated 2026-10-07. Registration and licensing allowances are not necessarily city-specific; delivery costs can differ.

Private passenger vehicles and light SUVs/pickups; commercial/heavy vehicles require class-specific review.

Ex-showroom UGX 70,000,000
Estimated finance from UGX 1,231,586/month Ex-showroom basis · approx. 20% deposit · 11.5% p.a. · 60 months · no balloon
Engine:1197cc (1.2L) Torque:138Nm (102 lb-ft) Power:77kW (103 bhp) Boot378L (13.3 cu ft)

Hover or tap any pill for a plain-English explanation. Bracketed values show common equivalents (bhp, lb-ft, inches, cu ft).

Fuel Economy km/l · US mpg equivalent
Combined 20.5 km/l (48 mpg)
City 18 km/l (42 mpg)
Highway 23 km/l (54 mpg)

On-road pricing varies by dealer. Fuel figures are manufacturer claims or source-backed estimates where a separate city/highway cycle is not published; your real numbers depend on traffic, terrain and driving style.

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Estimate monthly vehicle finance for the Suzuki New Dzire in Uganda. The default illustration uses the ex-showroom price, approximately 20% deposit, 11.5% nominal annual interest over 60 months and no balloon payment.

Estimated monthly instalment
UGX 1,231,586
Total Interest
UGX 17,895,161
Total Payable
UGX 73,895,161
Principal Interest

* Illustrative estimate based on the ex-showroom price, approximately 20% deposit, 11.5% nominal annual interest, 60 months and no balloon payment. Excludes initiation fees, monthly service fees, credit-life insurance and vehicle insurance. Your lender quotation may differ.

Vehicle specifications and buying guidance • Hagalu

Suzuki New Dzire

The Dzire GLX CVT combines a separate boot with two-pedal driving, giving Uganda buyers a sedan alternative to Suzuki’s small hatchbacks.

The Dzire GLX CVT starts with the appeal of a small sedan: luggage has its own compartment, while the driver gets a car intended for ordinary daily journeys. This is the 1,197 cc petrol GLX with a continuously variable transmission. Its listed ex-showroom price is UGX 70,000,000. Registration, delivery and insurance belong in the separate on-road calculation, so that amount should not be mistaken for the full cost of collecting the car. A CVT changes its working ratio without following the same fixed sequence as a conventional stepped automatic. That difference is worth experiencing before signing an order. During acceleration, engine speed and road speed may rise in a different relationship from the manual car a driver knows. The useful test is whether pulling away, moving slowly and joining faster traffic feel comfortable to the person who will drive most often. For a Kampala commute, take time over the movements that repeat every day. Reverse into a parking space, creep forward in a queue and judge the view through the mirrors. A short demonstration that only follows a clear main road can miss the situations that decide whether a car is easy to live with. Try the controls without a salesperson explaining each button; their position should become familiar naturally. The boot gives this derivative its clearest practical distinction from New Swift. Cases and shopping can travel separately from the passenger area, but boot volume alone does not describe loading convenience. Bring the object that normally causes trouble, whether that is a pushchair, a large suitcase or work equipment. Check the aperture, the space below the parcel shelf and the room around the hinges before deciding that a sedan solves the luggage problem. The GLX badge identifies the grade rather than a universal equipment promise. Confirm the fitted lights, audio system, phone connection and parking assistance on the actual Uganda vehicle. If a particular feature makes the car suitable for a family member, ask for it to be listed on the order. This is especially worthwhile when comparing dealer stock from different arrival dates. Passengers should help with the decision. Set the front seats for the regular occupants, then sit behind them and fasten the belts. Test any child restraint that will be used, following its instructions and the vehicle handbook. A cabin that works for the school run may be less comfortable for adults sharing several hours on the road; both uses deserve a realistic trial. Finally, compare the complete quotation with the transport budget. The supplied Kampala total is a separate estimate, while the city calculator uses the selected destination’s fee allowances. Neither is a finance offer. Ask what the written dealer total includes and match insurance cover, accessories and servicing before comparing it with another car’s headline price.

Suzuki New Dzire — Quick Facts

Suzuki New Dzire Variants & Prices

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DZIRE GLX 4D 1197p CVT Glx Petrol Efficiency20.5 km/l CVT UGX 70,000,000
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DZIRE GLX 4D 1197p CVT Glx Petrol Efficiency20.5 km/l CVT UGX 70,000,000
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Suzuki New Dzire Specifications

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Vehicle Type
Passenger car
Model Year
2026
Body Style
Sedan
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Model Introduced Year
2023
Generation
Current Uganda-market generation
Facelift History
Current-generation specification
Facelift Launched Since
2023
Segment
Passenger vehicle
Production Status
active
Length
Not Officially Disclosed
Width
Not Officially Disclosed
Height
Not Officially Disclosed
Wheelbase
Not Officially Disclosed
Ground Clearance (Default)
Not Officially Disclosed
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
150 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
40 l
Boot/Cargo Space
378 l
Kerb Weight
500 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
500 kg
Payload Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Towing Capacity
400 kg
Seating Capacity
2 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
Doors
2 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.0 m
Front Headroom
1000 mm
Rear Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Legroom
1020 mm
Rear Legroom
860 mm
Engine
Suzuki petrol engine
Engine Code
K12N
Fuel Type
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1197 cc
Cylinders
2
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Valves
16
Valves per Cylinder
4
Aspiration
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
Multi-Point Injection
Compression Ratio
12.0:1
Bore
74 mm
Stroke
85 mm
Maximum Power
77 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
138 Nm @ 4400 rpm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Drive Type
FWD
Transmission
CVT
Top Speed
160 km/h
0-100 km/h
12.5 sec
Quarter Mile
18.5 sec
Drive Modes
Normal
Launch Control
No
Rev Limiter
6500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
70 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
120 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Electric Range
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Selector
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Lo Range
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Hi Range
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Engagement
Not Officially Disclosed
Drivetrain
Not Officially Disclosed
Transfer Case
Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Shift Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Officially Disclosed
LSD Available
No
Drivetrain Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Gearbox
Not Officially Disclosed
Clutch Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Gears
2
Final Drive Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Low Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Axle Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Differential Lock
No
Low Range Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission Speeds
2
Gearbox Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Differential Lock
No
Paddle Shifters
Not Officially Disclosed
Differential Lock
No
Fuel Tank Capacity
40 l
Fuel Tank Litres
40
Claimed Mileage
20.5 km/l
City Mileage
18 km/l
Highway Mileage
23 km/l
Emission Standard
Euro 5 equivalent
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Officially Disclosed
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
20.2 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Officially Disclosed
EBD
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Yes
Front Parking Sensors
No
Hill Hold
Not Officially Disclosed
Passenger Airbag
Not Officially Disclosed
Knee Airbag
No
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
No
Hill Start Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Traction Control
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Not Officially Disclosed
Side Airbags
Not Officially Disclosed
Stability Control
Not Officially Disclosed
TCS
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Officially Disclosed
Airbags
2
ISOFIX Mounts
Yes
AEB
No
Hill Descent Control
Not Officially Disclosed
ABS EBD
Not Officially Disclosed
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
BA
Yes
Brake Override System
Yes
ABS
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Airbag
Not Officially Disclosed
Brake Assist
Yes
Lane Departure Warning
No
Around View Monitor
Not Officially Disclosed
Traffic Sign Recognition
No
Driver Fatigue Alert
No
Autonomous Emergency Braking
No
Blind Spot Warning
No
360 Degree Camera
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear View Camera
Yes
Parking Sensors
No
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
No
Blind Spot Monitoring
No
Lane Keep Assist
No
Auto Highbeam
No
Auto Wipers
No
Adaptive Cruise Control
No
Cruise Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Parking Sensors
No
Reverse Camera
Not Officially Disclosed
Adaptive Cruise Control
No
Park Assist
No
Forward Collision Warning
No
Seat Trim
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not Officially Disclosed
60 40 Split Seat
Not Officially Disclosed
Seat Material
Not Officially Disclosed
Steering Wheel Material
Not Officially Disclosed
Ambient Lighting
No
Ventilated Seats
No
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Officially Disclosed
Heated Seats
No
Wireless Charging
Not Officially Disclosed
Push Button Start
Not Officially Disclosed
AC Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Keyless Entry
Not Officially Disclosed
Power Windows
Not Officially Disclosed
Climate Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Rain Sensing Wipers
No
Electric Tailgate
No
Sunroof
No
Bluetooth Connectivity
Not Officially Disclosed
Infotainment System
Not Officially Disclosed
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Android Auto
Yes
Number of Speakers
2
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Officially Disclosed
USB Ports
2
Infotainment Screen
Not Officially Disclosed
Touchscreen
Not Officially Disclosed
Panoramic Sunroof
No
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Officially Disclosed
Fog Lamps
Not Officially Disclosed
Roof Rails
Not Officially Disclosed
Exterior Colour Options
Uganda catalogue colours; subject to stock
LED Headlamps
Not Officially Disclosed
Headlights
Not Officially Disclosed
Departure Angle
25 deg
Breakover Angle
18 deg
Locking Differential
No
Terrain Modes
Not Applicable
Wading Depth
250 mm
Approach Angle
20 deg
4WD System Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Brake Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Wheel Rim Size
Not Officially Disclosed
Spare Wheel Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Handbrake Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Brake Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Tyre Size
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Suspension
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Suspension
Not Officially Disclosed
Service Plan
2 years / 50000 km complimentary service planning basis
Warranty
Not Officially Disclosed
CO2 Emissions
125 g/km
Ownership Role
New-vehicle supply through Suzuki Uganda; confirm the exact local derivative, warranty and itemised UGX quotation
Pricing Role
Ex-showroom price in UGX

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Country Slug
uganda
Model
New Dzire
Market
Uganda
Brand
Suzuki
Brand Slug
suzuki
Make
Suzuki
Country
Uganda
Variant
DZIRE GLX 4D 1197p CVT
Source URL
https://www.suzuki.ug/en/range/suzuki-uganda/New-Dzire
Source Page URL
https://www.suzuki.ug/en/range/suzuki-uganda/New-Dzire
Source Name
Suzuki Uganda local distributor/source record
OEM URL
https://www.suzuki.ug/en/range/suzuki-uganda/New-Dzire
Fuel Economy Combined
4.9
Average Fuel Consumption
4.9 L/100 km
Claimed Fuel Consumption
4.9 l/100km
Fuel Efficiency
4.9 l/100km
Combined Consumption
4.9 L/100 km
Combined Consumption L 100km
4.9 l/100km
Price Source
Hagalu Uganda pricing team
Driving fit

Where the Suzuki New Dzire Fits Best

A practical view of the buyer and roads this model is best suited to.

Who buys this

This GLX suits a buyer who prefers a separate luggage compartment and does not want to operate a clutch pedal. It is worth considering for regular commuting, shared household driving and passenger trips where the normal bags fit the boot. A driver choosing between Dzire and Swift should start with that difference in layout.

City
Spend part of the demonstration at walking pace. Assess accelerator response, the transition into reverse and the view around parked vehicles. Check how easily shopping and school bags can be loaded without blocking access to the rear seats. The driver’s comfort in repeated low-speed manoeuvres matters more here than a quick burst of acceleration.
Highway
Choose a route that lets the driver become familiar with the CVT’s response to an increase in speed. Plan overtaking with adequate space, and assess seat support and cabin comfort without treating a brief drive as a measured road test. Carrying people and luggage changes the working load, so keep within the vehicle’s permitted limits.
Off-Road
The Dzire is being considered as a sedan, not a specialist off-road vehicle. Uneven access roads call for careful route selection and an appropriate speed. Look at the ordinary driveway or road entrance with the car’s likely load in mind. A different tyre or raised-looking photograph is not a substitute for the handbook’s operating guidance.

Suzuki New Dzire DZIRE GLX 4D 1197p CVT — Should You Buy It?

Choose the GLX CVT for its sedan layout and driving convenience after testing the boot and gearbox yourself.

The buying case is straightforward when a separate boot and two-pedal operation are genuine priorities. The GLX CVT then deserves a direct comparison with the other compact cars inside the same total budget. Its ex-showroom amount gives a starting point, not a complete ownership forecast. A useful viewing includes the normal passengers, familiar luggage and a few minutes practising everyday parking. If those tasks are easy and the written equipment list meets the household’s needs, the derivative has a clear role. If bulky items regularly defeat the boot opening, a hatchback may remain the more convenient arrangement even when its luggage figure looks smaller.

What's Good
  • ✓Separate boot gives luggage a distinct compartment.
  • ✓CVT offers driving without a clutch pedal.
  • ✓UGX vehicle price and city costs can be compared separately.
Watch Out For
  • ✕Boot opening can limit bulky loads despite available volume.
  • ✕CVT response should be tried by the regular driver.
  • ✕Dealer and insurance quotations may differ from city estimates.

Suzuki New Dzire FAQs

The current recommended retail price listed for the Suzuki New Dzire DZIRE GLX 4D 1197p CVT is USh70,000,000. This is the vehicle price before finance interest, insurance, registration and any dealer-added options.

The current ugandan range comprises DZIRE GLX 4D 1197p CVT. Prices and equipment are shown by derivative so buyers can compare the actual local range rather than specifications from another market.

The listed engine capacity for the Suzuki New Dzire DZIRE GLX 4D 1197p CVT is 1197 cc, with output shown as 77 kW (103 bhp). Where a model has more than one derivative, compare the specific variant because fuel type, gearbox and drivetrain can change the way it drives.

The combined fuel-economy figure shown for the Suzuki New Dzire DZIRE GLX 4D 1197p CVT is around 20.5 km/l.

This GLX suits a buyer who prefers a separate luggage compartment and does not want to operate a clutch pedal. It is worth considering for regular commuting, shared household driving and passenger trips where the normal bags fit the boot.

Spend part of the demonstration at walking pace. Assess accelerator response, the transition into reverse and the view around parked vehicles.

Choose a route that lets the driver become familiar with the CVT’s response to an increase in speed. Plan overtaking with adequate space, and assess seat support and cabin comfort without treating a brief drive as a measured road test.

Compare the Suzuki New Dzire with the current Suzuki range to see how body style, performance, fuel use and practicality differ before choosing the vehicle that fits your needs.

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Data verified against: Suzuki Official Uganda Website

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