some ritzy details

sidindica · 3rd February 2009, 20:18

DO NOT ASK THE SOURCE, AGAIN INFORMATION FROM MY RELIABLE PERSONAL SOURCES. FINAL INFO MAY CHANGE.

CANNOT COMMENT ON AVAILABILITY OF LXI/ LDI MODEL.

maruti suzuki ritz

expected launch date: 1st quarter of new fiscal year
varients:

1.2 KB petrol
vxi
vxi ABS
zxi

1.3 DDIS diesel
vdi
vdi ABS
zdi

dimensions
length: 3710 mm
width: 1680 mm
height: 1590 mm
wheelbase: 2360 mm
front track: 1470 mm
rear track: 1480 mm
ground clearence: 160 mm
turning radius: 4.6 mm

luggage space: 205 litres (with seats in place)

engines:
1.2 KB series 4-cylinder petrol
1242 cc
DOHC
16 valves, 4 per cylinder
all aluminium
max power: 83 ps@5500 rpm
torque: 114 nm@4200 rpm

1.3 DDIS 4-cylinder diesel
1248 cc
DOHC
16 valves, 4 per cylinder
all aluminium
fixed geometry turbocharger with intercooler CRDI
max power: 75 ps@4000 rpm
torque: 190 nm@1,750-2,250 rpm

both engines are euro 4 ready

kerb weight
petrol: 1045 kg
diesel: 1150 kg

brakes:
front: ventilated disc
rear: drum, leading and trailing (self-adjusting)
ABS: optional on vxi/ vdi, standard on zxi/ zdi

suspension:
front: MacPherson strut & coil spring
rear: Torsion beam & coil spring

tyres:
165/80 R14 (vxi/ vdi with steel wheels)
185/70 R14 (zxi/ zdi with alloys)

fuel tank capacity: 45 litres

narayan · 3rd February 2009, 20:22

the petrol engine specs seems similar to the i20. so i suppose it will undercut the same in pricing the way the SWIFT did to the GETZ..!

so many choices opening up in the hatch segment now

Vid6639 · 3rd February 2009, 20:23

length should be 3710mm not 2710.

Sahil · 3rd February 2009, 20:26

how exactly would this car differentiate itself from the swift. Same engines and similar size too.

aaggoswami · 3rd February 2009, 20:28

Are you sure that the engine will remain 1242cc ?
I think that they will reduce the capacity to less than 1200cc for that tax concession.

Also the car is quite heavy, infact I think its heavier than the Swift.
1045kg being hauled by just 81.7 bhp means it will be slower than i10 1.2.

I think Maruti will be targeting i20 with this. Suzuki should bring in M13 or M15. Yes I know they are not the latest iterations of motors from Suzuki, but this is going to be a bit too heavy a car for that engine. The power to weight ratio comes out to be almost similar to what the 65 bhp esteem had. But Esteem had G13 and this car also has an engine that has power concentrated above the bottom end.
Its a bit exiciting as of now.

EDIT :

Quote:

how exactly would this car differentiate itself from the swift. Same engines and similar size too.

First is that this car will be better built than Swift ( if A-star standards are maintained ).
The car is heavier slightly than Swift. Moreover it has a newer generation, but less powerful petrol motor to power it.
I think that new launches like I20 and this car make me believe that probably Swift has best combination of chassis and engine.

This Suzuki hatch is heavier than even Altura which was 1020 kg!
I hope the built is good.

theragingbull · 3rd February 2009, 20:33

arrey wah! sid devta is back with scoops! waiting for some pics

SilentEngine · 3rd February 2009, 20:35

@aaggoswami
I think this will be priced below Swift. If that is the case, it can't be a a competitor to i20. Anyway in terms of space this is not a challenger to i20.

abhinav.gupta88 · 3rd February 2009, 20:37

I believe it should give a good competition to the i10 if not the i20.
The pricing should be between the swift and the A-Star i believe.

Nice Scoop Sid.

sidindica · 3rd February 2009, 20:38

basic features:

vxi/ vdi

exterior:

front and rear fog lamps
body coloured mirrors and handles
front and rear fog lamps
full wheel covers

interior:

white instrument dials
audio system, integrated cd/mp3/wma with aux-in
4 speakers
a/c and heater
dual digital trip meter
manual central locking
all 4 power windows
rear seat single bench folding
power outlet on central console
vanity mirror on left sun visor
front and rear seat adjustable head restraints
grey and black dual tone interior
fabric insert on door trims
front seat back pocket (behind driver's seat only)
3-position central cabin light

safety

4 ELR seat belts with lap belt for 5th passenger
ABS (optional)
iCATS

ZXI/ ZDI-adds on to features as mentioned:

exterior:

alloy wheels with 185/70 R14 tyres
chrome plated front grille

interior:

silver lining on central console
silver finished 3-spoke steering wheel
audio controls on steering wheel
stereo remote (seperate)
tilt steering
driver's seat height adjuster
pop-up tachometer
rear parcel tray

safety and security

iCATS
dual airbags
ABS standard
remote keyless entry security system
rear defogger
rear wiper and washer

Fountainheader · 3rd February 2009, 20:40

Damn this has a ZDi !!

How would that solve MUL problems given that the Diesels already have long long waiting times ?

sidindica · 3rd February 2009, 20:43

i can still say a 50:50 chance of a zdi varient to be available, so cannot comment on it, same goes for lxi/ ldi varient, as told to me.
SO NO FINAL COMMENTS, JUST PRELIMINARY.

Tejas@perioimpl · 3rd February 2009, 20:50

Check this link out...

Maruti Suzuki Ritz Review Maruti Ritz Mileage Specifications Launch Price

EDIT: @ mods, why don't you merge threads with this: http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/indian...itz-india.html

And is this the pic?:

DCEite · 3rd February 2009, 21:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sahil

how exactly would this car differentiate itself from the swift. Same engines and similar size too.

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.

sukiwa · 3rd February 2009, 22:05

Length looks good but disappointed at wheelbase dimensions. It would lead to cramped interiors & less legroom for rear passengers.

prashanthyr · 3rd February 2009, 23:03

I have test driven the Splash here in the UK and its a very good car. Just dont expect Swift handling and you'll love it.

3rd February 2009, 20:18	#1
sidindica Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 4,890 Thanked: 8,101 Times	some ritzy details DO NOT ASK THE SOURCE, AGAIN INFORMATION FROM MY RELIABLE PERSONAL SOURCES. FINAL INFO MAY CHANGE. CANNOT COMMENT ON AVAILABILITY OF LXI/ LDI MODEL. maruti suzuki ritz expected launch date: 1st quarter of new fiscal year varients: 1.2 KB petrol vxi vxi ABS zxi 1.3 DDIS diesel vdi vdi ABS zdi dimensions length: 3710 mm width: 1680 mm height: 1590 mm wheelbase: 2360 mm front track: 1470 mm rear track: 1480 mm ground clearence: 160 mm turning radius: 4.6 mm luggage space: 205 litres (with seats in place) engines: 1.2 KB series 4-cylinder petrol 1242 cc DOHC 16 valves, 4 per cylinder all aluminium max power: 83 ps@5500 rpm torque: 114 nm@4200 rpm 1.3 DDIS 4-cylinder diesel 1248 cc DOHC 16 valves, 4 per cylinder all aluminium fixed geometry turbocharger with intercooler CRDI max power: 75 ps@4000 rpm torque: 190 nm@1,750-2,250 rpm both engines are euro 4 ready kerb weight petrol: 1045 kg diesel: 1150 kg brakes: front: ventilated disc rear: drum, leading and trailing (self-adjusting) ABS: optional on vxi/ vdi, standard on zxi/ zdi suspension: front: MacPherson strut & coil spring rear: Torsion beam & coil spring tyres: 165/80 R14 (vxi/ vdi with steel wheels) 185/70 R14 (zxi/ zdi with alloys) fuel tank capacity: 45 litres Last edited by sidindica : 3rd February 2009 at 20:24.
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3rd February 2009, 20:22	#2
narayan Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Singapore Posts: 3,114 Thanked: 2,372 Times View My Garage	the petrol engine specs seems similar to the i20. so i suppose it will undercut the same in pricing the way the SWIFT did to the GETZ..! so many choices opening up in the hatch segment now
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3rd February 2009, 20:23	#3
Vid6639 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 17,727 Thanked: 43,460 Times View My Garage	length should be 3710mm not 2710.
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3rd February 2009, 20:26	#4
Sahil Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 6,292 Thanked: 7,605 Times	how exactly would this car differentiate itself from the swift. Same engines and similar size too.
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3rd February 2009, 20:33	#6
theragingbull Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 2,601 Thanked: 646 Times View My Garage	arrey wah! sid devta is back with scoops! waiting for some pics
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3rd February 2009, 20:35	#7
SilentEngine Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: KA19,KA04 Posts: 1,167 Thanked: 735 Times View My Garage	@aaggoswami I think this will be priced below Swift. If that is the case, it can't be a a competitor to i20. Anyway in terms of space this is not a challenger to i20.
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3rd February 2009, 20:37	#8
abhinav.gupta88 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Delhi , India Posts: 4,092 Thanked: 325 Times View My Garage	I believe it should give a good competition to the i10 if not the i20. The pricing should be between the swift and the A-Star i believe. Nice Scoop Sid.
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3rd February 2009, 20:38	#9
sidindica Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 4,890 Thanked: 8,101 Times	basic features: vxi/ vdi exterior: front and rear fog lamps body coloured mirrors and handles front and rear fog lamps full wheel covers interior: white instrument dials audio system, integrated cd/mp3/wma with aux-in 4 speakers a/c and heater dual digital trip meter manual central locking all 4 power windows rear seat single bench folding power outlet on central console vanity mirror on left sun visor front and rear seat adjustable head restraints grey and black dual tone interior fabric insert on door trims front seat back pocket (behind driver's seat only) 3-position central cabin light safety 4 ELR seat belts with lap belt for 5th passenger ABS (optional) iCATS ZXI/ ZDI-adds on to features as mentioned: exterior: alloy wheels with 185/70 R14 tyres chrome plated front grille interior: silver lining on central console silver finished 3-spoke steering wheel audio controls on steering wheel stereo remote (seperate) tilt steering driver's seat height adjuster pop-up tachometer rear parcel tray safety and security iCATS dual airbags ABS standard remote keyless entry security system rear defogger rear wiper and washer
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3rd February 2009, 20:40	#10
Fountainheader Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Silicon Valley Posts: 1,501 Thanked: 13 Times View My Garage	Damn this has a ZDi !! How would that solve MUL problems given that the Diesels already have long long waiting times ?
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3rd February 2009, 20:43	#11
sidindica Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 4,890 Thanked: 8,101 Times	i can still say a 50:50 chance of a zdi varient to be available, so cannot comment on it, same goes for lxi/ ldi varient, as told to me. SO NO FINAL COMMENTS, JUST PRELIMINARY.
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3rd February 2009, 20:50	#12
Tejas@perioimpl Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bombay Posts: 4,423 Thanked: 9,581 Times View My Garage	Check this link out... Maruti Suzuki Ritz Review Maruti Ritz Mileage Specifications Launch Price EDIT: @ mods, why don't you merge threads with this: http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/indian...itz-india.html And is this the pic?: Attached Images Last edited by Tejas@perioimpl : 3rd February 2009 at 20:52.
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3rd February 2009, 22:05	#14
sukiwa Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: pune Posts: 2,377 Thanked: 2,562 Times	Length looks good but disappointed at wheelbase dimensions. It would lead to cramped interiors & less legroom for rear passengers.
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3rd February 2009, 23:03	#15
prashanthyr BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: London Posts: 546 Thanked: 249 Times	I have test driven the Splash here in the UK and its a very good car. Just dont expect Swift handling and you'll love it.
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