Maruti Ritz : Test Drive & Review

SLK · 11th May 2010, 21:51

bad?... Not unless you are celebrating a track day!

It handles very well.

Sheel · 11th May 2010, 23:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by funnyguru

What did the magazine quote?.

They had compared 1.2 ltr Cars from MUL/Ford/Tata and as per the mag the Ritz's highway manners are not up there

Quote:

Originally Posted by SLK

bad?... Not unless you are celebrating a track day!

It handles very well.

was it in light of Figo/Swift, i think Yes, but Vista?

SLK · 11th May 2010, 23:55

No, I haven't driven the Figo.

Swift is slightly better, or say sportier.

All Vistas I've been in were Taxis and not in a condition to go over 100km/h.

Ritz is good! ordinarily one doesn't require any more handling from a passenger car!

Lane changes at 140+km/h are not a problem, so I won't really think too much if some car can do slightly better.

saki76 · 12th May 2010, 23:35

I am planning to book a Ritz
My queries are
1. which model is the best VFM ?
2. I am inclined towards Ritz Zxi but are all the extra features worth a lakh extra ?
3. Can someone guide me to a good Maruti dealer in Delhi . Preferably South Delhi.
4. What are the discounts being offered on Ritz presently if any ?

Thanks
Vikas

Sheel · 13th May 2010, 07:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by saki76

2. I am inclined towards Ritz Zxi but are all the extra features worth a lakh extra ?

ABS is optional on Vxi but shall take more time to arrive then ZXi but Airbags aren't even in the option list
check this for more-
Maruthi Ritz Review, Maruti Ritz Review

Gandhi · 13th May 2010, 10:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by saki76

2. I am inclined towards Ritz Zxi but are all the extra features worth a lakh extra ?

Thanks
Vikas

ABS and Airbags are life-savers. Now you have to decide if yours and your family's lives are worth an extra lakh or not.

saki76 · 13th May 2010, 10:40

I am convinced on Ritz Zxi seeing the previous posts/

Can someone point me to a good maruti dealer in South Delhi

Vikas

SLK · 16th May 2010, 02:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by saki76

I am convinced on Ritz Zxi seeing the previous posts/

Can someone point me to a good maruti dealer in South Delhi

Vikas

Try Marketing Times or DD motors

Have recently (in last 1 year) dealt with both, seemed decent.

Although all are the same.

Patience and assertiveness is the key to a good deal experience.

rx2389 · 16th May 2010, 08:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by saki76

I am planning to book a Ritz

4. What are the discounts being offered on Ritz presently if any ?

Thanks
Vikas

Current discounts on Ritz VXI in NCR seem to be:
a) First Year Insurance worth Rs 12871/- free
b) 3rd Year entended warranty worth Rs 2395/- free
c) Corporate discount of Rs2000/- if eligible
d) Exchange bonus of Rs 10,000 for your old car

Maybe something can be negotiated during the final call.

chncar · 5th July 2010, 01:54

Sat in the Ritz drivers seat today in the showroom (did not take test drive as car was out with another customer). I found the seating position a little bit strange with the center console which extends down to the gear lever obstructing the space for my left leg. The rest of the stuff like the space, seat, etc was quite good, its just that I felt that I had to sit sort of crooked to avoid my left leg being cramped by the center console.

Has anybody else noticed that or felt the same? I am not particularly tall, 5ft 10, and I never had such issues in the Swift, so it seemed a bit strange to me.

27th August 2010, 09:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by chncar

Sat in the Ritz drivers seat today in the showroom (did not take test drive as car was out with another customer). I found the seating position a little bit strange with the center console which extends down to the gear lever obstructing the space for my left leg. The rest of the stuff like the space, seat, etc was quite good, its just that I felt that I had to sit sort of crooked to avoid my left leg being cramped by the center console.

Has anybody else noticed that or felt the same? I am not particularly tall, 5ft 10, and I never had such issues in the Swift, so it seemed a bit strange to me.

I too faced the same issue with the Ritz center console.

Gandhi · 27th August 2010, 10:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sandy!!!!

I too faced the same issue with the Ritz center console.

I'm not very tall (5'7") but I find the center console close enough to rest my left leg (left knee) particularly in long drives.

funnyguru · 27th August 2010, 15:06

Well Iam 5'11 and I have adjusted the seat well enough not to touch the center console. I believe if you pull back your seat a bit you might have this issue.

vaas2000 · 31st August 2010, 20:48

Looks like new 'limited edition' Ritz is launched:Link

Here are the features:

'Ritz Genus’ will be available as an option on the Ritz VXi (Petrol) and Ritz VDi (Diesel) models

Here’s a list of features in the newly introduced ‘Genus’ version of the Ritz • New signature colour: Emerald Blue
• Keyless entry
• Tilt steering
• Parcel tray
• Distinct Body graphics
• Rear wash and wiper
• Radio + CD player with speaker
• Body side mouldings
• Dual tone dashboard

Now they provide rearwiper/wash! why couldn't they provide it in top end VDI and VDI - ABS diesel versions earlier?

SLK · 31st August 2010, 23:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by vaas2000

Now they provide rearwiper/wash! why couldn't they provide it in top end VDI and VDI - ABS diesel versions earlier?

No! 1 year too late!.

11th May 2010, 21:51	#526
SLK Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: DL XX XX XXXX Posts: 1,634 Thanked: 1,011 Times	bad?... Not unless you are celebrating a track day! It handles very well.
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11th May 2010, 23:55	#528
SLK Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: DL XX XX XXXX Posts: 1,634 Thanked: 1,011 Times	No, I haven't driven the Figo. Swift is slightly better, or say sportier. All Vistas I've been in were Taxis and not in a condition to go over 100km/h. Ritz is good! ordinarily one doesn't require any more handling from a passenger car! Lane changes at 140+km/h are not a problem, so I won't really think too much if some car can do slightly better.
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12th May 2010, 23:35	#529
saki76 Newbie Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Kharagpur Posts: 4 Thanked: 0 Times	Ritz ZXi ? To buy or not I am planning to book a Ritz My queries are 1. which model is the best VFM ? 2. I am inclined towards Ritz Zxi but are all the extra features worth a lakh extra ? 3. Can someone guide me to a good Maruti dealer in Delhi . Preferably South Delhi. 4. What are the discounts being offered on Ritz presently if any ? Thanks Vikas
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13th May 2010, 10:40	#532
saki76 Newbie Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Kharagpur Posts: 4 Thanked: 0 Times	Maruti Ritz Zxi I am convinced on Ritz Zxi seeing the previous posts/ Can someone point me to a good maruti dealer in South Delhi Vikas
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5th July 2010, 01:54	#535
chncar BHPian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Chennai Posts: 778 Thanked: 542 Times	Sat in the Ritz drivers seat today in the showroom (did not take test drive as car was out with another customer). I found the seating position a little bit strange with the center console which extends down to the gear lever obstructing the space for my left leg. The rest of the stuff like the space, seat, etc was quite good, its just that I felt that I had to sit sort of crooked to avoid my left leg being cramped by the center console. Has anybody else noticed that or felt the same? I am not particularly tall, 5ft 10, and I never had such issues in the Swift, so it seemed a bit strange to me.
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27th August 2010, 15:06	#538
funnyguru BHPian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 266 Thanked: 5 Times	Well Iam 5'11 and I have adjusted the seat well enough not to touch the center console. I believe if you pull back your seat a bit you might have this issue.
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31st August 2010, 20:48	#539
vaas2000 BHPian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Bangalore Posts: 50 Thanked: 17 Times	Looks like new 'limited edition' Ritz is launched:Link Here are the features: 'Ritz Genus’ will be available as an option on the Ritz VXi (Petrol) and Ritz VDi (Diesel) models Here’s a list of features in the newly introduced ‘Genus’ version of the Ritz • New signature colour: Emerald Blue • Keyless entry • Tilt steering • Parcel tray • Distinct Body graphics • Rear wash and wiper • Radio + CD player with speaker • Body side mouldings • Dual tone dashboard Now they provide rearwiper/wash! why couldn't they provide it in top end VDI and VDI - ABS diesel versions earlier?
	() Thanks