Maruti To Launch Suzuki Splash as Maruti Suzuki Ritz in May 2009

Switch · 15th April 2009, 14:00

I have booked a Swift VDi and i am waiting for the delivery(booked on 27th March) but this news is really making be confused. I know the car would be cheaper then the Swift but how would be the build quality as compared to Swift as i already know that Swift is a rattling monster. Also i am not a big fan of the retro rev meter in the splash along with the high mounted gear shift(In fall i find Swift's inetrior much much better) but what i am a big fan off is the power of the DDiS and all i know is that the Ritz/Splash would be lighter then the Swift so it would definately be faster and would be peppier then the Swift.

harry10 · 15th April 2009, 14:00

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Originally Posted by Technocrat

Hmm so this time Maruti is going the Hyundai way i.e from a SOHC 1.3 to a DOHC 1.2 producing similar power as the earlier engine.

I hate the rear of Ritz/Splash but overall it looks nice, will have to wait to see it in person

+1. Rear looks as some truck has smashed it from back.
Front looks good though.
Any idea about the prices?

manish7 · 15th April 2009, 14:59

I was hoping that Ritz would be a segment higher than Swift, to compete with i20. I like Swift-D but I hate its interiors & waiting period, so was looking forward to Ritz, but I am disappointed with its positioning.

Waiting for GP now...or I'll buy Linea if I manage to save enough in next 2-3 months and if Fiat doesn't increase Linea's price again.

vineethvazhayil · 15th April 2009, 15:13

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Originally Posted by manish7

I was hoping that Ritz would be a segment higher than Swift, to compete with i20. I like Swift-D but I hate its interiors & waiting period, so was looking forward to Ritz, but I am disappointed with its positioning.

Waiting for GP now...or I'll buy Linea if I manage to save enough in next 2-3 months and if Fiat doesn't increase Linea's price again.

I don't think Maruti Suzuki will have a hatch at price segment higher than the Swift. Indian market will find a 7 lakh hatch extremely hard to digest, and Maruti knows it better than anyone else!

romeomidhun · 15th April 2009, 17:28

If Maruti can change the specifications of engines according to Indian conditions (original Splash has a 1247CC engine, and Maruti made it 1197CC for tax benefits), why can't they change the dimensions of the car also?

Because, cars in India enjoy tax benefit if the length is less than 4000mm, but most of Maruti hatch models have size in the range 3500mm to 3800mm. Why can't they increase the length so that people can enjoy the extra space without affecting the tax exemption?

If they make the length of Splash around 3990mm, and create ample legroom and boot space, it will be a super hit among Indians.

icar · 15th April 2009, 20:41

Ritz to launch 1st week May.
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malgudi · 16th April 2009, 08:57

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muni · 16th April 2009, 09:19

It doesnt look nice where the side profile ends at the rear end and also the rear profile. Similar to i10 but for some reason looks incomplete.

vineethvazhayil · 16th April 2009, 09:30

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Originally Posted by muni

It doesnt look nice where the side profile ends at the rear end and also the rear profile. Similar to i10 but for some reason looks incomplete.

The rear is very European, like one of those renault or citroen hatches!

Technocrat · 16th April 2009, 12:34

From the side it looks like a chop job done on an Innova

prashanthyr · 16th April 2009, 13:35

This is how the rear looks. Not as bad in the 'flesh' as it looks in the pictures if you ask me.

I had driven this model fairly extensively here and overall impression is positive. Its probably the same size as a Swift, but due to the upright stance, feels more spacious inside. Build quality, at least in the sample I drove was very good. I got the feeling of solidity that was somewhat reminiscent of the early Alto (2001/2 models).

Technocrat · 16th April 2009, 13:43

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Build quality, at least in the sample I drove was very good. I got the feeling of solidity that was somewhat reminiscent of the early Alto (2001/2 models).

I am very sure that in India, it wont be the case, how else can they make it cheaper?

vineethvazhayil · 16th April 2009, 13:45

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Originally Posted by prashanthyr

This is how the rear looks. Not as bad in the 'flesh' as it looks in the pictures if you ask me.

Looks far better indeed. But then I sure hope we get the same standards in looks/ build quality etc in India. And definitely the tall stance would be a plus in terms of space.

rutvij · 16th April 2009, 17:42

In UK Ritz (Splash) is sold a price higher than Swift. So I guess in India also pricing structure will be similar. Due to its height advantage over Swift it offers more cabin space and that will justify higher pricing than swift. There is not much room for it to be positioned below Swift. Ritz will be pitted against i20 and soon to be launched Jazz.

vineethvazhayil · 16th April 2009, 18:57

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Originally Posted by rutvij

So I guess in India also pricing structure will be similar.

I guess MUL has already stated that the price would be lower than the swift. Isn't it a Wagon R replacement? (if at all they stop the wagon R!)

15th April 2009, 14:00	#136
Switch BHPian Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Noida, India Posts: 221 Thanked: 55 Times	I have booked a Swift VDi and i am waiting for the delivery(booked on 27th March) but this news is really making be confused. I know the car would be cheaper then the Swift but how would be the build quality as compared to Swift as i already know that Swift is a rattling monster. Also i am not a big fan of the retro rev meter in the splash along with the high mounted gear shift(In fall i find Swift's inetrior much much better) but what i am a big fan off is the power of the DDiS and all i know is that the Ritz/Splash would be lighter then the Swift so it would definately be faster and would be peppier then the Swift.
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15th April 2009, 14:59	#138
manish7 BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Pune Posts: 508 Thanked: 0 Times	I was hoping that Ritz would be a segment higher than Swift, to compete with i20. I like Swift-D but I hate its interiors & waiting period, so was looking forward to Ritz, but I am disappointed with its positioning. Waiting for GP now...or I'll buy Linea if I manage to save enough in next 2-3 months and if Fiat doesn't increase Linea's price again.
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romeomidhun BANNED Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Chennai Posts: 3,282 Thanked: 4,876 Times	If Maruti can change the specifications of engines according to Indian conditions (original Splash has a 1247CC engine, and Maruti made it 1197CC for tax benefits), why can't they change the dimensions of the car also? Because, cars in India enjoy tax benefit if the length is less than 4000mm, but most of Maruti hatch models have size in the range 3500mm to 3800mm. Why can't they increase the length so that people can enjoy the extra space without affecting the tax exemption? If they make the length of Splash around 3990mm, and create ample legroom and boot space, it will be a super hit among Indians. Last edited by romeomidhun : 15th April 2009 at 17:30.
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icar BHPian Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cochin Posts: 84 Thanked: 8 Times	Ritz to launch 1st week May. Source: ndtvprofit
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malgudi BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 355 Thanked: 183 Times View My Garage	Ritz Spy shots Couple of spyshots from Zigwheels website captured plying on the Delhi-Gurgaon express highway
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16th April 2009, 09:19	#143
muni BHPian Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 607 Thanked: 214 Times View My Garage	It doesnt look nice where the side profile ends at the rear end and also the rear profile. Similar to i10 but for some reason looks incomplete.
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Technocrat Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: GTA Posts: 14,813 Thanked: 2,700 Times	From the side it looks like a chop job done on an Innova
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prashanthyr BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: London Posts: 546 Thanked: 249 Times	This is how the rear looks. Not as bad in the 'flesh' as it looks in the pictures if you ask me. I had driven this model fairly extensively here and overall impression is positive. Its probably the same size as a Swift, but due to the upright stance, feels more spacious inside. Build quality, at least in the sample I drove was very good. I got the feeling of solidity that was somewhat reminiscent of the early Alto (2001/2 models). Attached Thumbnails
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rutvij BHPian Join Date: May 2005 Location: Ahmedabad Posts: 422 Thanked: 215 Times	In UK Ritz (Splash) is sold a price higher than Swift. So I guess in India also pricing structure will be similar. Due to its height advantage over Swift it offers more cabin space and that will justify higher pricing than swift. There is not much room for it to be positioned below Swift. Ritz will be pitted against i20 and soon to be launched Jazz.
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