some ritzy details

neoranjit · 4th February 2009, 06:12

it would be great if its not as cramped as the A star's rear seats. And with diesel as well, looks like they already have a winner. Or may be its a little too early to comment.

ece2k2 · 4th February 2009, 08:32

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Originally Posted by DCEite

From what i can gather, its more spacious and more importantly has a bigger boot. On the downside it does not handle as well as the Swift. So maybe people looking for more practicality will opt for it rather than Swift. And if Maruti can place Zen Estilo and WagonR side by side, i believe Swift-Ritz portfolio is very much possible.

But, according to Sid's post the boot is 205 litres for Ritz whereas 232 litres for Swift. Sounds contradictory!

Vid6639 · 4th February 2009, 15:07

No tacho even in the VDi and VXi. That's lower spec than the swift.

Eddy · 4th February 2009, 15:41

Is a pop up tacho different from the ones we normally have ? Perhaps the lower versions have those.

Vid6639 · 4th February 2009, 15:46

The Ritz/Splash has the same instrument console as the a-star. There is just one big speedo dial with a large LCD that has the trip and the fuel display bars. No provision for tacho on the console. Hence the pop up tacho pod like the A-star.

Fountainheader · 4th February 2009, 16:04

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Originally Posted by vid6639

The Ritz/Splash has the same instrument console as the a-star. There is just one big speedo dial with a large LCD that has the trip and the fuel display bars. No provision for tacho on the console. Hence the pop up tacho pod like the A-star.

And in flesh, the pop-up Tacho looks mighty shady!

I guess MSIL will have its hands full pricing the Ritz. And we might see a scenario for every 25k price difference, MSIL has a model to offer!

rajtheindian · 5th February 2009, 01:13

WOW another scoop from sid

hey UK site shows overall length as 3825mm, does it means that there is some chage in the bumbers, but I can't find any reason for doing it, any way it is under 4m

BurningHeart · 5th February 2009, 02:02

Sid. Brilliant!
Is this replacing something? Or the typical 'flogging the dead horses...' story repeats?

BH.

speedzak · 5th February 2009, 05:12

So, the Ritz is getting ready for a splash in our markets. MSIL is planning to keep the whole small car market to itself or what? As said, every 25k of notes extra from 2Lacs, there is a different model available from them.
India for MSIL is now becoming like Malaysia for Proton. Every ten notes extra will get you a different car there from the same manufacturer.

I'm disappointed to see that they have excluded a tacho from Vdi/Vxi models. Hope they change the decision.
Any idea of the speaker sizes/door pads etc.?

manish7 · 5th February 2009, 10:34

If splash/ritz sits between A-Star & Swift, I will be very disappointed. I thought Ritz will be higher than Swift specs given that it will be competing with i20.

In that case, I think I am only looking forward to GP now!

loving_alaap · 5th February 2009, 10:54

How about interior space?

Is it comfortable & better than A star? (specially in rear?)

romeomidhun · 5th February 2009, 12:30

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Originally Posted by manish7

If splash/ritz sits between A-Star & Swift, I will be very disappointed. I thought Ritz will be higher than Swift specs given that it will be competing with i20.

In that case, I think I am only looking forward to GP now!

Splash's petrol version has a smaller engine than Swift. Ofcourse, it will be positioned between A-Star and Swift. Because Maruti has a much better policy for small car segment and its engine options, and not a fool like Hyundai. The confused Hyundai gives a 1.2 ltr engine for a small i10, and 1.1 ltr engine option for a bigger heavier Getz. Again, the bigger i20 gets the same 1.2 ltr engine as that of i10 that is about 200Kg lighter than i20! Getz has another 1.3 ltr engine, and i20 is devoid of that engine, though i20 is positioned above Getz! Fools they are.

mac_guy555 · 5th February 2009, 18:21

How come both engines can be Euro 4 ready when they are Euro III right now with the same specifications ? Probably they must have changed something or then did a minor modification ??
Forgive my negligence if I misinterpreted something.

[quote=sidindica;1156368]DO NOT ASK THE SOURCE, AGAIN INFORMATION FROM MY RELIABLE PERSONAL SOURCES.
both engines are euro 4 ready

kerb weight
petrol: 1045 kg
diesel: 1150 kg

cruiser_1982 · 5th February 2009, 21:19

[quote=mac_guy555;1159552]How come both engines can be Euro 4 ready when they are Euro III right now with the same specifications ? Probably they must have changed something or then did a minor modification ??
Forgive my negligence if I misinterpreted something.

Quote:

Originally Posted by sidindica

DO NOT ASK THE SOURCE, AGAIN INFORMATION FROM MY RELIABLE PERSONAL SOURCES.
both engines are euro 4 ready

kerb weight
petrol: 1045 kg
diesel: 1150 kg

Usually older generation engines will be clubbed with an improved particulate filter and better catalytic converters in the exhaust to attain the emission norms specifications.

Mpower · 5th February 2009, 21:55

Glad to know that the Ritz is coming with ddis. Will be a perfect car for an older person with none of the shortcomings of the Swift like the rattling or the tight back seat or the dull dash.

4th February 2009, 06:12	#16
neoranjit BHPian Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Chennai Posts: 588 Thanked: 195 Times View My Garage	it would be great if its not as cramped as the A star's rear seats. And with diesel as well, looks like they already have a winner. Or may be its a little too early to comment.
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4th February 2009, 15:07	#18
Vid6639 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 17,730 Thanked: 43,477 Times View My Garage	No tacho even in the VDi and VXi. That's lower spec than the swift.
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4th February 2009, 15:41	#19
Eddy Team-BHP Support Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 9,387 Thanked: 13,301 Times	Is a pop up tacho different from the ones we normally have ? Perhaps the lower versions have those. Last edited by Eddy : 4th February 2009 at 15:49.
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4th February 2009, 15:46	#20
Vid6639 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 17,730 Thanked: 43,477 Times View My Garage	The Ritz/Splash has the same instrument console as the a-star. There is just one big speedo dial with a large LCD that has the trip and the fuel display bars. No provision for tacho on the console. Hence the pop up tacho pod like the A-star.
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5th February 2009, 01:13	#22
rajtheindian BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Syracuse, US Posts: 247 Thanked: 7 Times	WOW another scoop from sid hey UK site shows overall length as 3825mm, does it means that there is some chage in the bumbers, but I can't find any reason for doing it, any way it is under 4m
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5th February 2009, 02:02	#23
BurningHeart BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: New York Posts: 428 Thanked: 58 Times View My Garage	Sid. Brilliant! Is this replacing something? Or the typical 'flogging the dead horses...' story repeats? BH.
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5th February 2009, 05:12	#24
speedzak BANNED Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: India Posts: 4,347 Thanked: 27 Times	So, the Ritz is getting ready for a splash in our markets. MSIL is planning to keep the whole small car market to itself or what? As said, every 25k of notes extra from 2Lacs, there is a different model available from them. India for MSIL is now becoming like Malaysia for Proton. Every ten notes extra will get you a different car there from the same manufacturer. I'm disappointed to see that they have excluded a tacho from Vdi/Vxi models. Hope they change the decision. Any idea of the speaker sizes/door pads etc.?
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5th February 2009, 10:34	#25
manish7 BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Pune Posts: 508 Thanked: 0 Times	If splash/ritz sits between A-Star & Swift, I will be very disappointed. I thought Ritz will be higher than Swift specs given that it will be competing with i20. In that case, I think I am only looking forward to GP now!
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5th February 2009, 10:54	#26
loving_alaap BHPian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Ahmedabad Posts: 808 Thanked: 9 Times	How about interior space? Is it comfortable & better than A star? (specially in rear?)
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5th February 2009, 18:21	#28
mac_guy555 BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Ahmedabad Posts: 111 Thanked: 39 Times	Euro 4 ?? How come both engines can be Euro 4 ready when they are Euro III right now with the same specifications ? Probably they must have changed something or then did a minor modification ?? Forgive my negligence if I misinterpreted something. [quote=sidindica;1156368]DO NOT ASK THE SOURCE, AGAIN INFORMATION FROM MY RELIABLE PERSONAL SOURCES. both engines are euro 4 ready kerb weight petrol: 1045 kg diesel: 1150 kg
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5th February 2009, 21:55	#30
Mpower Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 10,409 Thanked: 1,730 Times View My Garage	Glad to know that the Ritz is coming with ddis. Will be a perfect car for an older person with none of the shortcomings of the Swift like the rattling or the tight back seat or the dull dash.
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