Maruti Suzuki Ritz

Maruti Suzuki India has brought in another world class rear door – Splash – that has been renamed as Maruti Suzuki Ritz and this is the fifth universal model from Maruti Suzuki India having production version to some extent similar to SX4 and Swift based on complete new platform. The car looks stylish, clean and bold having internal design conspicuously deviating from the standard Maruti Suzuki feel and appearance. The features of Maruti Suzuki Ritz include range of total new design for the market of India. Depending on the Swift type platform, the excellence of Maruti Suzuki Ritz has its specialty in its high roofline. This enables the occupants to seat in a comfortable manner. The mounted dash gearshift creates and on the whole impression and offers a comfortable position of driving for the driver enabling him the opportunity of gear shifting more easily.

Maruti Suzuki Ritz description

The Ritz is elegant rather than square type in shape, however it is resolute in respect of configurability, roominess and functionality. Its gear lever remains in mounted position and the driver’s seat can be adjusted with height similar to the steering wheel. The suspension of Maruti Suzuki Ritz is very strong and agile in spite of the height. The boot appears small, particularly front-to-rear, however, a large compartment is there hidden beneath the false floor along with spare wheel for space save concealed in another level below that. The rear seats can be folded in a sideways movement, while for making space in connection with descending backrest with cushion cranking forward. Surfaces in respect of the dashboard having colored produces a casual and youthful look in the space for the passenger airbag and the upper portion of the tool cluster. Along with materials of top-quality and a silver-metallic border on the main console, they create a charming fresh atmosphere for the occupants. A big speedometer located in the middle at the back of the steering wheel can be viewed easily and fitted with indicator lamps around the same.

A liquid crystal display of digital type is fixed in the lower part of the speedometer and offers additional information to the driver. In comparison to the front seats the rear seat is little bit taller which enables all to get a better view of the outside and all the seats are cozy too. Inside space is meant for four persons but five can be accommodated with little bit of squeezing. Lot of storage space comprising a flip-lid box above the dashboard is there.

Maruti Suzuki Ritz Models

The car has been introduced in five types of models which are LXI, VXI, LDI and VDI in respect of diesel and ZXI for petrol.

Colors

Maruti Suzuki Ritz is available in eight charming colors which are Silky Silver, Fire Brick Red, Superior White, Blue Blaze, Glistening Grey, Midnight Black, Bakers Chocolate and Racing Green.

Mileage, Average and Fuel Economy

Fuel efficiency of Ritz is 11.7 kilometer per liter in petrol and 21.11 kilometer per liter in diesel. Maruti Suzuki Ritz is found in two types power train options, and those are four-cylinder K series petrol engine having maximum power of 85PS and DDIS diesel unit which offers 75PS. Some other features of the car are rear wiper-cum-washer, keyless entry and a rear parcel tray. Maruti Suzuki, in the year 2010 of August, introduced it five models which runs in compressed natural gas to recapture market position and also one popular and top selling version Alto-K10 and Alto.

Power

In Maruti Suzuki Ritz power is developed with four cylinders 85BHP @ 6000 rpm and its 1197 cc K12M engine creates the torque of 113 Nm. The power developed is comparative higher owing to the shorter type of strokes having 71.5 mm in comparison to its bore that is 73mm. The engine is incorporated particularly to meet the requirements of for conditions of India driving. Having Tappet design the clearance vale re-adjustment frequency has been lessened which betters the fuel efficiency and reduce the driving costs. The engine K12M further reinforces efforts of Maruti Suzuki in respect of green engine technology and fuel efficiency in respect of customers of India. Having equipped with new kind of engine technology, the Ritz will be elevated in upper position of growing car segment of compact nature.

Acceleration and Pick Up

The skirt part of the piston has been abridged to convert the aluminium engine lighter, while the piston having resin-coated assists in lessening the friction and increasing the fuel efficiency. Besides, Maruti Suzuki Ritz has used also the technology of advance type in order to ensure silent timing chain for improving NVH characteristics. Having this feature the capability of the engine is picked up and thus it offers the better type of service for fuel consumption and thereby enhancing the durability of other parts such as spark plug. The engine will operate on oil providing semi synthetic engine with changeover time starting from 1000 km to 10,000 km. The other additional technological improvement is the utilization of the timing change in place of traditional belt design that obstructs durability and performance of the engine.

Exterior appearance

Engineers of Maruti Suzuki undertook the development of Maruti Suzuki Ritz in close association with the Japanese counterpart which is similar to A-Star. Pieces and bits there and here come together to produce the Ritz a quite different type of car in comparison to international Splash. Little bit of modifications has been made on the exterior bearing in mind the changing tastes of Indian people, comprising a restricted rear bumper which accommodates reflectors and fog lamps.

Exterior Measurements

Maruti Suzuki Ritz is a car of hatchback segment having a capacity for five occupants to seat. Outside dimension of the of the car is 3715 (mm) in length, 1680(mm) in width and 1620(mm) in height having clearance of 17(mm).

Interior Appearance

Similar to the exterior, the interior of Maruti Suzuki Ritz is so designed that one gets both comfort and the feeling of luxury and liveliness. Simply as because it is compact nature of car that does not imply that it has no space for keep the luggage. The sixty is to forty rear seat split enables one to enhance one’s boot space while one is driving with additional luggage. And, the top roof line and seats with adjustment facility turns the car a cozy and comfortable type. The waterfall console and two tone control panels along with lining of silver will make one feel like one is riding a car of expensive brand.

Interior Comfort

A plenty of attention has been given while designing the mode of Maruti Suzuki Ritz. Convenience and comfort has not been overlooked at all. The rear seats of the car offer adequate leg room to while travelling in the car. As additional feature in regards comfort, Maruti Suzuki Ritz is available with the facility of power windows and climate control device of AC.

Engine Capacity and Performance

Maruti Ritz is empowered with fuel efficient and lightweight K12M engine. The engine of petrol version for Maruti Suzuki has the fuel efficiency of 17.7 kmpl. The engine is capable of picking up very swiftly owing to its high torque and power. There is no requirement of changing the oil in the engine prior to 10000 km run. Its spark plugs possess the life durability of 40000 km. The diesel engine having DDIs technology has the fuel efficiency of twenty one kmpl and extends less engine noise. It has four cylinders (petrol and diesel). Measurement of Engine CC is 1197cc for petrol and 1248cc for diesel. Its maximum power is 85ps @6000 rpm in respect of petrol and 75ps@4000 rpm in respect of diesel.

Wheels

Maruti Suzuki Ritz has wheels which have tubeless tyres and the wheel size is fourteen inches. The configuration of tyre is excellent capable of taking heavy load and thereby ensuring quality performance.

Braking and Handling

In regards braking and handling, everything is excellent so far as these two terms is concerned. It has adopted the special type of technology imported from Japan to utilize for creating the braking system.

Handling and Safety

So far as safety is concerned Maruti Suzuki Ritz has features such as collapsible steering, anti lock brakes, airbags, brake assist and crumple zone. Moreover, energy absorbing outlook of the car gives adequate safety for the passengers and its users.

Stereo and Accessories

There are number of devices in regards stereo and accessories in Maruti Suzuki Ritz. These items ensure Maruti Suzuki Ritz driving comfortable and safer along with lot of other convenience. In addition, MP3 player with inbuilt stereo along with controls in respect of the steering wheel extends the occupants or the driver a scope to listen the music with great enjoyment. It is also to be noted that the MP3 stereo player is completely protected from the possibility of being stolen and one can therefore safely park the car in unknown area without any fear and totally relaxed mind. The Zxi variant is found in the integrated stereo.