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Old 14th May 2009, 21:21   #16
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No, it is because Diesel drivers drive safely
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its insane, no airbags for diesel version!!! what the hell they think diesel drivers don't deserve safety?
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Old 14th May 2009, 23:17   #17
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No, it is because Diesel drivers drive safely
you mean Diesel drivers drive slowly.. don't you?

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Maruti shouldn't show side view pictures of the car because it's the most unflattering angle for the Ritz. Side view of the car makes it look like the car was banged from front and back!
with you on that one Amit. If this car was streeeeetched about 2 feet longer it might look good. Front 3/4 view looks quite good actually.. better than the Swift. But overall its a bit too much of a Tall-boy.
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Old 15th May 2009, 01:36   #18
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A very ugly little econobox. I'm sure it will sell well in the Indian auto market.
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@nickatnite : I hope mods are reading the reference you have made in this post regarding Indians (Indian Auto Market/Indians buying Very Ugly Little Econobox).

I am sorry if i get it wrong .But i would love to be corrected upon !
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Old 15th May 2009, 03:40   #20
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I would agree with Nurni76, Why no aribags on the Diesel version and ABS is just optional? Why cant they give Diesel fully loaded version since they offering only variant?
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Old 15th May 2009, 07:13   #21
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Again, thoroughly disappointed not to see ZDi trim. May be there are no takers for it, and Maruti knows this - At least, I know few people who would be glad to pick up Swift Diesel if ZDi trim was available.
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Old 15th May 2009, 07:33   #22
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I would agree with Nurni76, Why no aribags on the Diesel version and ABS is just optional? Why cant they give Diesel fully loaded version since they offering only variant?
I think MUL has higher profit margin in the Dezire ZDi model and so they want customers to go for that model instead of a fully loaded hatchback diesel from their own stable.
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Old 15th May 2009, 07:43   #23
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Good scoop Any scoop on the price details
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Old 15th May 2009, 09:28   #24
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Hi friends IMO if people have accepted the swift desire(look at the bookings) then I see no reason that Ritz would be very well accepted in our market.Moreover what all the sources say it's gonna be priced a bit lower than the swift.
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We'll know about pricing in half an hour or so! I think it will a bit be lower than Swift. Let's see!
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Old 15th May 2009, 10:49   #26
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Maruti shouldn't show side view pictures of the car because it's the most unflattering angle for the Ritz. Side view of the car makes it look like the car was banged from front and back!
The "color options" page has the side-view profile. Too bad they are tiny in size
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Old 15th May 2009, 10:59   #27
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Don't think it will be much lesser than the Swift.
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Old 15th May 2009, 12:28   #28
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Hi again,just saw on NDTV Profit,Maruti Ritz petrol variant will cost between Rs.3.90 lakh to Rs.4.99 Lakh Ex-showroom New Delhi.No export of Ritz planned yet.
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Old 15th May 2009, 12:29   #29
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wow sidindica, good job.

Am watching the launch over the web, however for the price point he mentioned look at the slide, (ouch, how can I see the slide on webcast if the person doesnt show it)

Heard its cheaper than swift.
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WoW a 1.5 tonne kerb weight of the Diesel Ritz ! man that's hefty, add 5 hefty people and you are nearly into Innova territory. Expect bent rims !
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