Chevrolet Beat or Maruti Suzuki Ritz

SumitBahl · 26th January 2010, 21:14

^^
Thanks. Punto looks stunning in red.

vijaypalsingh · 27th January 2010, 11:39

RITZ is the better option. Since the car is for the comfort of your parents RITZ has more space at backseat. Additionally the entry & exit is comfortable for elderly persons in RITZ. I can vouch for it because three families in my vuilding have bought the car for EXACTLY the same reason. Two are chauffer driven & third ioc driven by uncle (an ex-serviceman of repute) himself.

Zen2001 · 14th February 2010, 03:42

Practically, the Ritz will suit most (not all) of your requirements. It not only gives you a fabulous engine, but also the feeling of extra space and ease of getting in & out. Not to mention good *** and brand resale value.

The Beat will only please the aesthetic enthusiast in you. I don't know if you noticed, but even I (being just 5'7") found my knees fouling the steering column with getting in/out. Don't even get me started on the claustrophobia of the back bench. All they need to do is fix a window grill, snap on the child locks and they could get a cop car for juvenile delinquents.

Jokes apart, Chevy's *** (despite the 3 yr warranty) is nowhere near Maruti's. Neither a good resale value. Add to that Chevy's "tactics" of lowering prices to keep sales going, once the initial euphoria dies & competition starts snapping.

nickatnite · 15th February 2010, 11:39

The K-series engine is really sweet and though i love the Beat if i had to choose between the two i would plonk my money on the Ritz, even with the 'Slash the Knife' designed rear. However, in favor of the Beat is interior space which i found almost sedan like especially in the rear. This is a tough choice to make around the age old 'form over function' conundrum.

SumitBahl · 15th February 2010, 22:21

I do not agree.
A lot has been said about the rear seat of beat.
Its claustrophobic. Not much legroom as well.

A350XWB · 15th February 2010, 22:52

For a chauffeur driven car, you can consider the Indica. Between Ritz and Beat, I think I'll go with the Ritz because of the overall package. The rear seats are better and also set higher due to which ingress and egress are easier for the elderly.

shantyrocks · 16th February 2010, 14:44

Beat for me if i were to personally drive the car regularly just for its looks.
For parents - Ritz

infallible79 · 23rd February 2010, 15:03

My 2p...

If you are going to buy this car for your parents then you should go with better rear passenger space. Now, Beat is a no-no for its less rear passenger space. My suggestion is to take your parents for a test drive of Punto and Ritz and then let them decide which one is better for them.

Cheers!
Amit

jkdas · 23rd February 2010, 15:38

This should help
http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/hatchb...-beat-now.html

SumitBahl · 23rd February 2010, 22:12

I booked Punto a month ago and have already taken delivery around a week ago.

Thanks for your suggestions guys!!!

ampere · 24th February 2010, 07:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by SumitBahl

I booked Punto a month ago and have already taken delivery around a week ago.

Thanks for your suggestions guys!!!

Polling for two and buy the third !!
Congrats and enjoy the drive.

SumitBahl · 24th February 2010, 09:20

Well, I changed my mind.
Decided to give DZire to my parents and keep punto for myself.

akshay4587 · 24th February 2010, 09:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by SumitBahl

Well, I changed my mind.
Decided to give DZire to my parents and keep punto for myself.

Congrats and thanks for the spin
we need pics

Gautam Misra · 25th February 2010, 19:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by infallible79

If you are going to buy this car for your parents then you should go with better rear passenger space......My suggestion is to take your parents for a test drive of Punto and Ritz and then let them decide which one is better for them.

I would also like to add that you can also have a look at the Indica Vista quadrajet which is around 4,65,000/- on road at the moment. It has great backseat space and beats all cars in the segment so far as backseat space is concerned. On top of it you have the highly economical MJD.

parishrut786 · 4th November 2011, 18:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by harishnair

Since the car is for your parents and will be chauffeur driven, it would be best to go for the Ritz Vxi. The Beat's rear seats are a bit claustrophobic.

Agree.

But for a person like me who dreams of Beat as his first car, would not worry much about the passengers , since I am single & usually go out with the boys over the weekend. We do not mind.

View Poll Results: Which car?
Chevrolet Beat LT	103	48.36%
Maruti Suzuki Ritz	84	39.44%
Others (i10 1.2 Magna / Estilo /.... )	26	12.21%
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26th January 2010, 21:14	#46
SumitBahl BHPian Join Date: May 2008 Location: Chandigarh Posts: 976 Thanked: 230 Times View My Garage	^^ Thanks. Punto looks stunning in red.
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27th January 2010, 11:39	#47
vijaypalsingh BHPian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Chandigarh / Calgary / Mumbai Posts: 65 Thanked: 67 Times	RITZ is the better option. Since the car is for the comfort of your parents RITZ has more space at backseat. Additionally the entry & exit is comfortable for elderly persons in RITZ. I can vouch for it because three families in my vuilding have bought the car for EXACTLY the same reason. Two are chauffer driven & third ioc driven by uncle (an ex-serviceman of repute) himself.
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14th February 2010, 03:42	#48
Zen2001 BHPian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Pune Posts: 298 Thanked: 1,573 Times View My Garage	Practically, the Ritz will suit most (not all) of your requirements. It not only gives you a fabulous engine, but also the feeling of extra space and ease of getting in & out. Not to mention good * and brand resale value. The Beat will only please the aesthetic enthusiast in you. I don't know if you noticed, but even I (being just 5'7") found my knees fouling the steering column with getting in/out. Don't even get me started on the claustrophobia of the back bench. All they need to do is fix a window grill, snap on the child locks and they could get a cop car for juvenile delinquents. Jokes apart, Chevy's * (despite the 3 yr warranty) is nowhere near Maruti's. Neither a good resale value. Add to that Chevy's "tactics" of lowering prices to keep sales going, once the initial euphoria dies & competition starts snapping.
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15th February 2010, 11:39	#49
nickatnite Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: NYC/MAA Posts: 1,430 Thanked: 603 Times	The K-series engine is really sweet and though i love the Beat if i had to choose between the two i would plonk my money on the Ritz, even with the 'Slash the Knife' designed rear. However, in favor of the Beat is interior space which i found almost sedan like especially in the rear. This is a tough choice to make around the age old 'form over function' conundrum.
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15th February 2010, 22:21	#50
SumitBahl BHPian Join Date: May 2008 Location: Chandigarh Posts: 976 Thanked: 230 Times View My Garage	I do not agree. A lot has been said about the rear seat of beat. Its claustrophobic. Not much legroom as well.
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15th February 2010, 22:52	#51
A350XWB BHPian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: KA51/KL03 Posts: 923 Thanked: 861 Times	For a chauffeur driven car, you can consider the Indica. Between Ritz and Beat, I think I'll go with the Ritz because of the overall package. The rear seats are better and also set higher due to which ingress and egress are easier for the elderly.
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16th February 2010, 14:44	#52
shantyrocks BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: thane Posts: 741 Thanked: 5 Times	Beat for me if i were to personally drive the car regularly just for its looks. For parents - Ritz
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23rd February 2010, 15:03	#53
infallible79 BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Pune Posts: 49 Thanked: 0 Times	My 2p... If you are going to buy this car for your parents then you should go with better rear passenger space. Now, Beat is a no-no for its less rear passenger space. My suggestion is to take your parents for a test drive of Punto and Ritz and then let them decide which one is better for them. Cheers! Amit
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23rd February 2010, 15:38	#54
jkdas Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Thiruvananthapu Posts: 9,687 Thanked: 1,492 Times View My Garage	This should help http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/hatchb...-beat-now.html
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23rd February 2010, 22:12	#55
SumitBahl BHPian Join Date: May 2008 Location: Chandigarh Posts: 976 Thanked: 230 Times View My Garage	I booked Punto a month ago and have already taken delivery around a week ago. Thanks for your suggestions guys!!!
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24th February 2010, 09:20	#57
SumitBahl BHPian Join Date: May 2008 Location: Chandigarh Posts: 976 Thanked: 230 Times View My Garage	Well, I changed my mind. Decided to give DZire to my parents and keep punto for myself.
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