Maruti Ritz : Test Drive & Review

Dippy · 9th May 2009, 23:19

Great review GTO

The car does seem to have a lot of promise. The front looks good but I hate the rear. Its a nice small hatch and I'm sure it will take away sales from the i10, the Spark isnt even in the picture.

An AT in the Ritz was the need of the hour considering the no. of i10 ATs being sold these days. I just see so many of them on the roads. But I guess Maruti would need an all new auto tranny. The ancient three speed box wouldnt do here. That gearbox was pahtetic and unreliable.

More confusion in the mind of the entry level car buyer

SS-Traveller · 9th May 2009, 23:26

I wonder when the Toyota Yaris comes into this market. Will be worth watching what it does to Ritz/Swift/i10/i20 sales figures. I guess that'll depend on the price point at which it is sold.

Caramelo · 9th May 2009, 23:30

GTO,can you through some light on the specs plz. no climate control on the ZXI. thats strange. does this car get power mirrors or it too much to ask? also about the rev pod it must be std on zxi and zdi only right? is there a ZDI or not? so many questions( sorry):P

FlyingSpur · 9th May 2009, 23:43

I really am quite impressed with this car, nicely written review Rush. There's no getting away from the fact that the rear styling is absolute rubbish, but someone looking for a practical and sensible buy should be able to digest this I suppose. The front looks quite clean and well finished.

nurni76 · 10th May 2009, 00:02

Hi GTO. Great Review. Did you drive the petrol version as well? If so was it the Zxi? Does it have ACC? If not I am guessing that it might be priced below swift. Also to me the rear looks great. Real eye catcher

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Originally Posted by flyingspur

I really am quite impressed with this car, nicely written review Rush. There's no getting away from the fact that the rear styling is absolute rubbish, but someone looking for a practical and sensible buy should be able to digest this I suppose. The front looks quite clean and well finished.

anekho · 10th May 2009, 00:10

beautiful car!
I really like it's design and from the looks of it, the engine aswell!

Is that touch screen HU standard? if so, in which versions?

Good one from Maruthi, and will definately not end up the estilo way, which was too wierd!

cheers

EDIT: just saw the HU was after-fitted... ignore my question!

Stratos · 10th May 2009, 00:16

Great review GTO. The car looks like a potential winner. I respect the fact that Maruti is now launching new generation cars in India unlike the past when we got something back from the 80s-90s. Very detailed review and pictures

kavesh55 · 10th May 2009, 00:25

Did not like the treatment given to the console. Swift showed its sportiness from its console, speedometer, revcounter, this seriously feels made to a price and they forgot the revcounter. didnt have place thats why mounted on top.

sanjayatarizona · 10th May 2009, 00:30

Excellent review GTO. Just the diesel, additional space and Maruti Packaging alone is gonna make this one a hit. Tough times for the i10 i guess. If the i10 petrol and the Ritz diesel are closely priced(irrespective of variant) no prices for guessing where the money is gonna be put.

P.S: The manufacturer calling up for a Test Drive indicates that quality gets recognized no matter what. Great work by GTO+mods+ addictive members.

sabret00the · 10th May 2009, 00:39

@ GTO: Thanks a lot for the detailed report with the photos.

ported_head · 10th May 2009, 00:51

It's definitely a sight for sore eyes, all I see are Swifts on the road. Only because it's fresh. The front end is chunky, the rear is from a parallel dimension.
The new engine specs are almost like the G13B, albeit a slightly smaller capacity. Anybody know what the torque curve looks like?

Looking forward to TDing this one. I frankly can't see anybody picking the Wagon R or the Estilo over this.
Anybody want to wager a guess when these will start rattling?

Nice functional review.

ramie2400 · 10th May 2009, 01:18

Nice reviwe GTO,somehow the rear looks real funny feeling to have a cartoonish look,over all product looks apealing

entropy · 10th May 2009, 01:19

Good review GTO and a first one for t-bhp too.

From the pics the interiors somehow don't look great quality as compared to say i10. Will need to confirm this after seeing the car in person. However from the pics the first impression is that i10 looks more luxurious and better put together compared to Ritz. As you have mentioned just compare the beadings used in i10 vs what is posted here.

Also an Auto tranny is very much the need of the hour assuming Maruti comes up with a better 4 speed ones if at all. It could be a critical factor for people like me who prefer comfort of driving over FE given our city conditions.

PatienceWins · 10th May 2009, 01:45

I will never buy this car, the rear is ugly and the side view is funny.

anekho · 10th May 2009, 02:26

Autocar and overdrive have also reviewed the car:

link: :: AUTOCAR INDIA - CAR AND BIKE MAGAZINE ::

link: Overdrive - Maruti Suzuki Ritz set to make a Splash

also attaching a pic with the normal interior (taken from autocar)

cheers

9th May 2009, 23:19	#46
Dippy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai, India Posts: 7,769 Thanked: 4,280 Times	Great review GTO The car does seem to have a lot of promise. The front looks good but I hate the rear. Its a nice small hatch and I'm sure it will take away sales from the i10, the Spark isnt even in the picture. An AT in the Ritz was the need of the hour considering the no. of i10 ATs being sold these days. I just see so many of them on the roads. But I guess Maruti would need an all new auto tranny. The ancient three speed box wouldnt do here. That gearbox was pahtetic and unreliable. More confusion in the mind of the entry level car buyer
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9th May 2009, 23:26	#47
SS-Traveller Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: New Delhi Posts: 8,279 Thanked: 28,735 Times View My Garage	I wonder when the Toyota Yaris comes into this market. Will be worth watching what it does to Ritz/Swift/i10/i20 sales figures. I guess that'll depend on the price point at which it is sold.
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9th May 2009, 23:30	#48
Caramelo BHPian Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: ahmedabad Posts: 769 Thanked: 17 Times	GTO,can you through some light on the specs plz. no climate control on the ZXI. thats strange. does this car get power mirrors or it too much to ask? also about the rev pod it must be std on zxi and zdi only right? is there a ZDI or not? so many questions( sorry):P
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9th May 2009, 23:43	#49
FlyingSpur Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 3,935 Thanked: 1,449 Times View My Garage	I really am quite impressed with this car, nicely written review Rush. There's no getting away from the fact that the rear styling is absolute rubbish, but someone looking for a practical and sensible buy should be able to digest this I suppose. The front looks quite clean and well finished.
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10th May 2009, 00:10	#51
anekho Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: . Posts: 1,997 Thanked: 685 Times	beautiful car! I really like it's design and from the looks of it, the engine aswell! Is that touch screen HU standard? if so, in which versions? Good one from Maruthi, and will definately not end up the estilo way, which was too wierd! cheers EDIT: just saw the HU was after-fitted... ignore my question! Last edited by anekho : 10th May 2009 at 00:19.
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10th May 2009, 00:16	#52
Stratos Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Belgium Posts: 2,611 Thanked: 1,602 Times View My Garage	Great review GTO. The car looks like a potential winner. I respect the fact that Maruti is now launching new generation cars in India unlike the past when we got something back from the 80s-90s. Very detailed review and pictures
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10th May 2009, 00:25	#53
kavesh55 BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Mumbai Posts: 749 Thanked: 49 Times	Did not like the treatment given to the console. Swift showed its sportiness from its console, speedometer, revcounter, this seriously feels made to a price and they forgot the revcounter. didnt have place thats why mounted on top.
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10th May 2009, 00:30	#54
sanjayatarizona BHPian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: "God's own Shaap" Posts: 355 Thanked: 10 Times	Excellent review GTO. Just the diesel, additional space and Maruti Packaging alone is gonna make this one a hit. Tough times for the i10 i guess. If the i10 petrol and the Ritz diesel are closely priced(irrespective of variant) no prices for guessing where the money is gonna be put. P.S: The manufacturer calling up for a Test Drive indicates that quality gets recognized no matter what. Great work by GTO+mods+ addictive members.
	() Thanks

10th May 2009, 00:39	#55
sabret00the BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: YYC \| BLR \| CCU Posts: 691 Thanked: 55 Times View My Garage	@ GTO: Thanks a lot for the detailed report with the photos.
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10th May 2009, 00:51	#56
ported_head Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Mumbai, India Posts: 2,381 Thanked: 21 Times	It's definitely a sight for sore eyes, all I see are Swifts on the road. Only because it's fresh. The front end is chunky, the rear is from a parallel dimension. The new engine specs are almost like the G13B, albeit a slightly smaller capacity. Anybody know what the torque curve looks like? Looking forward to TDing this one. I frankly can't see anybody picking the Wagon R or the Estilo over this. Anybody want to wager a guess when these will start rattling? Nice functional review.
	() Thanks

10th May 2009, 01:18	#57
ramie2400 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,903 Thanked: 66 Times View My Garage	Nice reviwe GTO,somehow the rear looks real funny feeling to have a cartoonish look,over all product looks apealing
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10th May 2009, 01:19	#58
entropy BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Lost Posts: 405 Thanked: 51 Times	Good review GTO and a first one for t-bhp too. From the pics the interiors somehow don't look great quality as compared to say i10. Will need to confirm this after seeing the car in person. However from the pics the first impression is that i10 looks more luxurious and better put together compared to Ritz. As you have mentioned just compare the beadings used in i10 vs what is posted here. Also an Auto tranny is very much the need of the hour assuming Maruti comes up with a better 4 speed ones if at all. It could be a critical factor for people like me who prefer comfort of driving over FE given our city conditions.
	() Thanks

10th May 2009, 01:45	#59
PatienceWins Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,466 Thanked: 987 Times View My Garage	I will never buy this car, the rear is ugly and the side view is funny.
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10th May 2009, 02:26	#60
anekho Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: . Posts: 1,997 Thanked: 685 Times	Autocar and overdrive have also reviewed the car: link: :: AUTOCAR INDIA - CAR AND BIKE MAGAZINE :: link: Overdrive - Maruti Suzuki Ritz set to make a Splash also attaching a pic with the normal interior (taken from autocar) cheers Attached Thumbnails Last edited by anekho : 10th May 2009 at 02:30.
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