[manish7]

Originally Posted by guptad42

Absence of a remote boot release in difficult to understand. It's very common to have security open up the boot while entering an office block or a shopping area these days. Having to shut-off the engine, get down/hand over the key, get the boot checked and then restart the engine for the last hundred meters to park the car -this one is a major nuisance. The scenario applies the most to young professional families - the primary market segment for Ritz.

Maruti, please add the remote boot release.

I agree! They should at least offer it as an accessory as Ford does it for Ikon.

[GTO]

Originally Posted by d3mon

It just struck me that the dash mounted tacho might actually be saving Maruti some money after all!

Not to mention, the same tacho can be used in LHD & RHD variants!

Originally Posted by Jeep

Thanks for the review, GTO. Good to hear that the petrol engine is a gem (who wants to rev up beyond 5k after all in a tall boy?).

I did! And it was a heck of a lot of fun on the empty roads. This li'l 1.2 engine is a true jewel.

p.s. Seems the rear seats do not offer enough thigh support?

Good observation. It was par for the class, but not in the league of a Vista or Getz.

Originally Posted by BMW-X5

I liked the car except for those skinny tyres.

Originally Posted by Pashin

Great Review GTO. The car looks great except for the motorcycle tyres that spoil the show.

Well, tyres are the easiest to change! The ZXi comes shod with 185's though.

[KRf1]

First of all a great Scoop and Review GTO . Brilliant attention to detail and pictures cover almost everything. Could we have some pictures of the engine also?
This looks like another assembeled product from the Maruti Suzuki Parts Bin. The diesel engine and steeering , ash tray are obvious at first glance and I am sure under the Ritzy styling there will be more swift,sx4,a star lurking inside.

Maruti seems to have cracked the premium hatch secret formula which seems to be Great Looks + Peppy Engine / Frugal Diesel + VFM Pricing
+ Maruti Service .

Is this the begning of the end of i20 ?

Seems to be directly aimed for those looking to upgrade from not only the in house Wagon R but also the original tall boy (in India atleast) the santro which has a huge customer base. The Koreans are in trouble again ?

I think this is a masterstroke from Maruti which will now grab even more marketshare.

What happens to Vista and Palio now with the multijet in not one but two Marutis now ?!

[joy_swift]

Really detailed review and thanks for all the pics

I thought the HU was standard and was touch screen.
Maybe expecting too much

Nice to know the petrol engine is a gem.This will ideally appeal to older people who thought the Swift was a bit more flamboyant for them.

The tacky plastics,common for Maruti,is the big letdown.

Slightly off-topic,but does anyone have any idea about any new updates to the SX4?

[ashishy]

good review.. short, sweet and to the point.

the car doesn't look appealing to me though

[GTO]

Originally Posted by joy_swift

Slightly off-topic,but does anyone have any idea about any new updates to the SX4?

Look up Sidindica's new scoop thread. SX4 coming with VVT (variable valve timing) engine and a 1.6 Fiat diesel. Confirmed.

Originally Posted by KRf1

Brilliant attention to detail and pictures cover almost everything. Could we have some pictures of the engine also?

Here's some more pictures (including of the engine bay).

In no particular order:

[pradster]

@ GTO: Any comment on the quality of the plastics used in the dash and the doors? the switches do look a lil fragile, if I may say so.
Also did you hear any faint rattles? I know its too early but given the broad swift experiance did the car seem like it would go down the same alley?

[shantyrocks]

oh my god!!

what have they done to the rear end??
from side profile it looks like its had a hit from behind

thanx GTO for a wonderful review and some great pics as well!
three cheers for team-bhp as well.being invited for exclusive test drive is great maan!

GTO how would you rate the swift DDiS VS ritz DDiS as far as the fun to drive and the engine performance is concerned?

[loving_alaap]

Yet another typical Maruti car.

Average looking (from outside & inside), average Handling & riding & probably with good FE & low maintenance.

When will maruti launch a real good car (like Honda, Toyota or even Hyundai)

[agbenny]

Count down started, Just 90:2:30.

[pradster]

Originally Posted by loving_alaap

When will maruti launch a real good car (like Honda, Toyota or even Hyundai)

Considering the sales of their current products, probably never.
Take a look globally, this is what suzuki sells everywhere add some crap take away some crap.

[TOR]

GTO-thanks for the review and the new photos.

Few observations:

-the coolant reservoir seems quite weathered-might be this car was used as a test vehicle here.What was the odo reading on the car?

-the interior trim seems to have different quality levels, the textured trim on the dash looks fabulous. The trim on the internal arm rest and that covering the ORVM adjustment is quite tacky.

-the 'bellow'-gear stick boot seems to be a little downmarket.

-the split seats are a welcome addition.

-the air volume adjusters on the air vents are also welcome.

[hellstar]

Originally Posted by GTO

Look up Sidindica's new scoop thread. SX4 coming with VVT (variable valve timing) engine and a 1.6 Fiat diesel. Confirmed.

@ GTO thats an extremely comprehensive report that you have given there through the pages .

The 1.6 Fiat diesel in SX4 is something which i am eagerly looking forward to , even more curious as to how much horse the FIAT mill will churn out , but i guess i gotta wait for sidindia to post that.

[Jaggu]

Engine bay is exact same as swift d lol, what about petrol's engine bay?

[Technocrat]

-the air volume adjusters on the air vents are also welcome.

Where did you see that?