^^^ Is it me or is the Suzuki D-Zire an ugly-looking car? The Swift looks better.
It's not comparable to the City or Vios that's for sure - presyo pa lang ang layo na eh. The Swift of course looks better because it is better proportioned for its size, being a hatch. But compared to other small sedans like the Mirage G4 and Brio Amaze, the Dzire actually looks decent. For sedans of that size and category pilit na kasi talaga proportions when you have to squeeze in a proper trunk. That trunk is something that many can appreciate (i.e. to put stuff into to maximize limited interior passenger space, put dirty stuff like wet market goods and shoes that won't soil/stink your interior cabin, act as a rear crumple zone for rear passenger safety, etc.). I suppose buyers in this price segment are more concerned about overall practicality than just mere good looks. Aside from the rear vents and 12v socket, it also has foglamps, touchscreen infotainment system, I-MID, power everything, rear center armrest with cupholders and steering mounted controls - just about everything that bigger subcompacts offer. Kulang na lang yata stability control eh. I just found the Dzire's overall value proposition at P698K to be very compelling when I chanced to look at it.

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saw the actual unit already and to me it's ok and definitely better looking than the old Swift D-zire. inside, i was surprised by the space, rear aircon vents and 12v socket. medyo alangan lang ako sa AGS since i have the QQ AMT which is similar though most likely the Suzuki AGS is more refined.
I can't recall where but I read somewhere that the Dzire has the second generation AGS. And yes, it is surprisingly roomy inside for its class.

Now if there's evidence that the Dzire's AGS is going to be a problem later, well then let's hear it.