Is the Suzuki Dzire GLX Worth SAR 1,725 More Than the GL Plus in Saudi Arabia?

Saudi Arabia: Looking at what you get with that extra price, it definitely is worth it by a comfortable margin. The Suzuki Dzire comes in two variants in Saudi Arabia: the GL Plus at SAR 54,050 and the GLX at SAR 55,775. The gap is just SAR 1,725, yet what you gain in the GLX is quite essential for everyday driving. For first‑time buyers, young professionals driving through Riyadh’s ring roads, or small families in Jeddah doing school runs, this price difference is worth looking at carefully before signing anything.

What Each Variant Get

The powertrain remains the same: a 1.2‑liter 4‑cylinder petrol engine with CVT transmission. The price difference is entirely about features, not performance.

Feature	GL Plus (SAR 54,050)	GLX (SAR 55,775)
Engine	1.2L Petrol, 80 hp, CVT	1.2L Petrol, 80 hp, CVT
Infotainment	7-inch screen, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto	9-inch screen, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto
Audio	4 speakers	6 speakers
Climate Control	Manual A/C	Automatic A/C with rear vents
Airbags	2 (front)	6 (front, side, curtain)
Safety	ABS, stability control	ABS, stability control, cruise control, rear camera
Starting System	Remote key	Push-button start, keyless entry
Headlights	Halogen	LED DRL + front fog lights
Wheels	15-inch alloy	15-inch alloy
Steering	Leather-wrapped, multifunction	Leather-wrapped, multifunction

The GL Plus

The GL Plus gets wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto on that 7‑inch screen, power windows all around, ABS, and stability control. The central locking, rear defogger, and digital trip meter, the basics are all there. For someone buying their first car in Dammam or a worker covering long commutes between cities, this is a reasonable package.

What you miss, though, are rear air vents, and that matters in Saudi summers. The dual front airbags are standard safety, but the absence of side and curtain airbags is a big gap when you look at what the GLX offers for just a little more.

The GLX 

The GLX is where the Dzire starts feeling like a complete car rather than a bare‑bones option by paying less than SAR 2,000 extra. For starters, there are six airbags instead of two, which is not a small upgrade; it is a significant jump in protection for everyone in the car. The rear camera and parking sensors make parking in Riyadh much easier. Automatic climate control with rear vents is a big upgrade.

The push-button start and keyless entry, the 9-inch screen, and the LED DRL are some key details that feel more upscale without asking you to move to a different budget category entirely.

Financing the Dzire

Under a standard Murabaha arrangement with a 20 percent down payment and 60‑month term, monthly installments for the GL Plus start from around SAR 783. The GLX works out to roughly SAR 807 per month. That is less than SAR 25 per month separating the two, which is frankly an easy decision in favor of the GLX for most buyers.

Several Saudi banks and finance houses, including options structured under Ijara and Tawarruq programs, offer competitive rates on the Dzire through Najeeb Auto, the official dealer in the Kingdom. Always compare at least two or three offers before committing.

The Dzire is Suzuki’s most affordable sedan in the Saudi market. It is not built to impress at first glance, but it is built to last and to keep running costs low. The choice between GL Plus and GLX is not very difficult. The SAR 1,725 difference buys you four extra airbags, a rear camera, rear A/C vents, and a bigger infotainment screen. Both variants carry a standard 3‑year or 100,000 km warranty from Najeeb Auto, covering you through those early ownership years when peace of mind matters most.

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