| Battery & Range | - Not an EV; 1.2L Kappa petrol only
| - Not an EV or hybrid; no traction battery range
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| Motor Power & Drivetrain | - 1.2L Kappa petrol, 4‑cyl, NA, 1197cc
- Approx 82 PS, 114 Nm output
- Front‑wheel drive with 5‑speed manual gearbox
| - 1.2L K12N Dualjet petrol, idle start-stop, BS6
- Max power 90 ps @ 6000 rpm / 66 kW @ 6000 rpm
- Max torque 113 Nm @ 4400 rpm
- 5-speed manual transmission (5MT) driving front wheels
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| Wheelbase & Ground Clearance | - Wheelbase 2450 mm
- Ground clearance 185 mm
| - Wheelbase 2450 mm
- Ground clearance 163 mm
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| Dimensions | - Length 3815 mm; width 1710 mm; height 1631 mm
- Turning radius about 4.9 m
| - Length 3995 mm
- Width 1735 mm
- Height 1515 mm
- Fuel tank capacity 37 L
- Seating capacity 5 occupants
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| Cargo | - Boot space around 300 litres
- Rear seat foldable to expand cargo area
| - Boot capacity 378 L
- Rear seat fold not mentioned; fixed bench likely
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| Comfort & Interior | - Fabric seats with manual adjust
- Manual AC with heater
- Front power windows; rear manual
- Adjustable headrests front only
- Rear bench seat; fixed headrests
| - 5-seat layout with fabric upholstery
- Manual air conditioning with heater
- Front power windows; rear power windows on higher trims
- Idle start-stop improves city comfort and fuel economy
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| Infotainment & Convenience | - Basic 2‑DIN audio with USB and Bluetooth
- Steering‑mounted audio controls
- Analogue instrument cluster with MID screen
| - 2-DIN audio with FM/USB/Bluetooth on lower trims
- Steering-mounted audio controls on higher trims
- Remote keyless entry
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| Safety | - Dual front airbags standard
- ABS with EBD standard
- Rear parking sensors standard
- Seatbelt reminder and high‑speed alerts
| - Dual front airbags standard
- ABS with EBD and brake assist standard
- Rear parking sensors standard
- ISOFIX child seat anchors on rear seats
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| Design & Exterior | - Micro‑SUV with boxy stance and SUV cladding
- Signature H‑pattern LED DRLs front
- 15‑inch steel wheels with wheel covers
- Roof rails and skid‑plate style bumpers
- Available in six monotone body colours
| - Subcompact notchback sedan based on Swift
- Halogen projector headlamps on most trims
- Body-colored bumpers and door handles
- Steel wheels with covers on VXi
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| Sales & Imports | - Officially offered in Nepal in three petrol variants EX/S/SX
- Bookings opened before launch; CBU/CKD import from India
| - Petrol-only BS6 Dzire sold nationwide in Suzuki showrooms
- India-built CKD/CBU imported via CG Motocorp
- VXi positioned as entry Dzire variant in Nepal
- Historic pricing shows steady increases since 2018
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| Value for Money Verdict | - Entry variant positioned as budget micro‑SUV
- Priced competitively against Tiago, Ignis, Punch
| - Considered one of most fuel-efficient compact sedans
- Competitive pricing versus rival sedans in Nepal
- Strong brand and resale value in compact sedan segment
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| Pros | - Affordable SUV styling at hatchback pricing
- Good ground clearance for Nepali roads
- Compact size suits city traffic and parking
| - Excellent claimed fuel efficiency up to 23.26 km/L MT
- Refined K-series Dualjet engine with idle start-stop
- Trusted Suzuki network and parts availability
- Compact size yet usable 378L boot
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| Cons | - Base EX misses advanced infotainment features
- No automatic transmission option in EX trim
- Likely fewer safety and comfort features vs SX
| - No diesel or factory CNG option in Nepal
- Ground clearance modest for rough rural roads
- Safety equipment fewer than newer rivals’ higher trims
- Interior design starting to feel dated versus new-gen rivals
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