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Maruti Suzuki Ritz Special Coverage
 

Maruti Suzuki Ritz: First Drive!

Photography Kunal Khadse    13 May 2009

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Maruti Suzuki Ritz

Suzuki pulls a Ritzy move out of its small car bag of tricks to offer a very competent alternative to all the large hatchbacks on the market today. Adil Jal Darukhanawala has the gen on this lil' performer after an exclusive first drive

Let's get one thing clear straight away about Suzuki's new supermini. It ain't going to be making waves as a Wagon R replacement which many of you thought was on the cards but then that is the good thing, both for Maruti Suzuki and also for the consumer who wants a more family-oriented large hatchback.

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Great for Maruti Suzuki because it allows the product planners to move the Wagon R into a newer perch and position in the market (think taxi or utility) and at the same time the firm's premium hatchback portfolio gets enhanced.

 

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 Page 2 :  Ritzy outside and inside!
 Page 3 :  What powers the Ritz?

It is this portfolio enhancement which is pretty noteworthy because ever since the company began to pack in small minis after small minis with just marginal increments in space and equipment to swamp the majority of the A2 segment, the new Ritz is the family-oriented offering which joins the Swift in the premium hatch segment. And there is no doubt that where the Swift is the iconic personalized car for the sporty individual, the Ritz clearly is family-focused.

Maruti Suzuki Ritz

The large hatchback segment is proliferating and Maruti Suzuki being the small car segment leader has cleverly engineered the Ritz to be bang on the money keeping in mind its likely rivals already on the market as well as those which it will have to deal with in the coming month! Already the Swift encounters competition in the form of the Hyundai i20 and the Skoda Fabia at the upper end of the spectrum while others like the brilliantly conceived Tata Indica Vista resides along side it. The Ritz is expected to be placed just around the Swift but with a choice of a brand new petrol motor and the same DDIS oil burner as in the Swift, this is the car which strengthens Maruti Suzuki's hand when it would come to squaring off against the Hyundai i20 right now and the Honda Jazz plus the Fiat Grande Punto which are expected next month.

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The Ritz is not what this Suzuki is known as elsewhere in the world, Splash being the name given to what the Japanese firm terms it as a "worldwide mini-wagon". I think that this is the single biggest detail which shows how far Suzuki has kept its Japanese styling idiosyncrasies in the deep freeze and adopted contemporary European design to pervade every bit of its thought process. It wasn't that the car had to also do duty as a badge-engineered Opel Agila in Europe, but clearly having a European-focused design and dynamic capability has helped the Japanese small car maker to keep the cash registers ticking.

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User's Comments
  • Kunal (27 July 2010 23:50)
    I am a proud owner of Ritz diesel VDi. The 1.3 L diesel engine is pucca and very refined too. Ritz has got enough reasons to delight me, as it has cool blue interiors, with relaxed driving position, nice leg rooms and head rooms and sufficient boot. Ritz has good ground clearance and suspension is great even in bad roads. If you are looking for a hatchback in 4-5 lakh range, I recommend Ritz. | Reply
  • Nandita B (14 July 2010 21:19)
    Hey Guys ! Ritz is a car where you will get Style, Performance, Comfort and Value for money. I have tested Swift, i20, Getz Prime, Punto | Reply
  • Rajeev Singh (08 July 2010 18:49)
    i m planning to buy riyz in coming days but a bit confused about which one is better ritz or swift,also wanted to know regarding the aircondition performance of these cars because i reside in Rajasthan and in our Bikaner city the temperature rises upto 48 degrees. | Reply
  • Raghu (02 July 2010 12:05)
    Ritz is a great car with cool interiors and even the leg space in the car is huge and the engine is best in Technology. with K-12 engine its made of Aluminium and is very powerful and best part its from Marut | Reply
  • Anand (21 June 2010 18:33)
    Ritz is a fanatastic family car. With two kids and my wife, I am happy to drive this car safely on highways and it returns a stunning mileage of 21 kmpl in highways at 70 kmph speed. Ritz has got usage space on the inside and the boot is adequate for a family. Thanks to Maruti for providing a value car at affordable price | Reply
 shivani (22 June 2010 21:44) Reply to Anand
anand i m gettng mileage of just 9 kmpli bought my car just 10 days before i don know wats wrong with my car... | Reply
 alekh (02 July 2010 21:00) Reply to shivani
i think u ll get better milege after first service... | Reply
 sumit (17 August 2010 10:21) Reply to alekh
Even after 1st service, I am still getting an average of 15-16kms in VDI model on highways. Something wrong somewhere....
  • karan (27 May 2010 13:40)
    ritz is Very smooth | Reply
 Amruta (08 June 2010 20:36) Reply to karan
Ritz is comfortable to drive . Is also provided with Air bag at better price | Reply
  • harish (27 May 2010 13:34)
    ritz is Very smooth | Reply
  • hariharan (20 May 2010 12:29)
    ritz is Very good car from Maruti, excellent space, decent interiors. Nice performance, excellent mileage. Gives an SUV type feel in the car, for a small car this is spacious is what I mean.. | Reply
  • Prasanth (17 February 2010 22:36)
    Hi, I hv been using Ritz D ABS for 3 months now and clocked 6800kms. comfortable in drvg/travelling. Gives 21 kms in city limits of Pune.Good pickup and good control on highways @ 100 km/hr as well | Reply
  • kannan (08 February 2010 13:58)
    Ritz gives a power of 85ps, which is amazing. NO NEED of switching to 1st gear AT ALL. LITERALLY. U can start with the second gear! and even if u drive at low rpm, there are NO VIBRATIONS. THE A/C IS SUPERB. | Reply
  • irfanahmed (19 December 2009 03:08)
    excellent car | Reply
  • rk (17 December 2009 18:19)
    some times maruti suzuki wise and some times stupid. wise becoz of m 800, wagon R, ritz stupid becoz of alto, estilo, a-star, swift becoz when a guy like me having a height of 5 11 cant sit in these stupid cars as stearing column touches the legs. spark is much better than all these cars | Reply
 Hemant (11 August 2010 13:57) Reply to rk
U may be sitting too close to Dash... as i dont find any problem with any of these cars and i am 5'11" too. Alto to some extent i can agree.. but not for any other of these hatchbacks u mentioned. Spark certainly have lesser leg space than these models, moreover you brush your knee with the central console in spark. | Reply
 Vishal (24 April 2010 15:26) Reply to rk
Hey RKYou are wrong, I have same height 5'11" and don't feel that my legs touch to stearing. U might have to check once again. or you suitable to spark not other. | Reply
 Arun (16 February 2010 21:59) Reply to rk
You are wrong. I am 6'1" with 125 Kg weight. I am comfortable in Ritz rather than any vehicle. Maruti has a unique design to accomodate heavy people in the front seat. | Reply
 Sajan (09 August 2010 14:15) Reply to Arun
Extactly Arun. I know one person who has replaced SwiFT with RitZ only because of height problem. He was owing a SwiFT and when Ritz came to market, he sold it out and bought new Ritz. He is around 6 feet. | Reply
  • Fortune (13 November 2009 09:55)
    Guys i could be wrong but i heard that the platform for the ritz is of Nissan, and again i personal love the design of Ritz very european overal the Ritz should Have MORE space than swift and even the milage should be better because of the design, weight and design | Reply
  • Kevin Costner (11 October 2009 18:25)
    All you Indians, you are living in a world of deep ignorance when it comes to automotives. No wonder your country's cars are 3rd world quality. Suzuki Splash rocks. Wanna get the backside laid by me? No, I guess. Then stop commenting about Ritz's backside. | Reply
 SMK (03 November 2009 23:39) Reply to Kevin Costner
Buddy, you can just bother about what is sold in your country and what you want to buy, and may be leave the interests of Indians to Indians, I am sure people are smart enough and don't need advocating to any design or car. | Reply
 nibz (06 July 2010 00:21) Reply to SMK
well said | Reply
 nibz (06 July 2010 00:21) Reply to SMK
well said | Reply
 nibz (06 July 2010 00:21) Reply to SMK
well said | Reply
  • Dr Mujtaba Qayum (10 October 2009 23:00)
    ritz is a very cool car..i just bought VDi model.its pick up and power combo is awsome.it has got ample space for a small family.running cost of diesel is also very low.my advice to all you planning to buy this car is that please buy diesel version only. | Reply
 prasad (26 May 2010 23:07) Reply to Dr Mujtaba Qayum
dear Dr Thank you ver much for the opinion,i am going for this car itself as per ur advice | Reply
 navin (07 December 2009 23:39) Reply to Dr Mujtaba Qayum
Boss, I am planning to buy Rirz Vdi this week. Can you give me feedback of its performance? | Reply
 navin (07 December 2009 23:39) Reply to Dr Mujtaba Qayum
Boss, I am planning to buy Rirz Vdi this week. Can you give me feedback of its performance? | Reply
 harjot (17 December 2009 10:06) Reply to navin
hi navin if you are planning to buy ritz vdi then go for it .b,coz i have ritz vdi and te performance is awsome you will love it on highways and even in the city traffic it cuts smoothly.. | Reply
 Dr Mujtaba Qayum (15 February 2010 09:26) Reply to harjot
ritz is awesome car.city average is 18 ,pickup is very nice and a decent luggage space.very good car overall
 Hemant (11 August 2010 14:03) Reply to harjot
Hi Harjot, just to confirm once again. How comfortable u have been on highways with your ritz?. I m owning a wagon R now, n planning to change it soon. For city drive i find its Ok but on highways, probably it doesnt give that confident feeling against overturning at high speeds or sometimes even on straight stretch when u come across speeds in range 110-120km/hr.
  • umesh upadhyay (30 September 2009 11:56)
    no music system control by s tiaring | Reply
 harjot (21 April 2010 22:34) Reply to umesh upadhyay
you get controls in the ritz zxi variant with abs and ebd | Reply
  • gooslaf (28 August 2009 22:11)
    Manu, If you donot know more about the styling, learn it. This is a new trend being set around the world now in the hatchbacks....and check what is the sales no of SPLASH by Maruti in Europe, and Vaxhaull AGILA in UK......then you will probably get some insight of how the truck hit the back of Ritz.....this is an excellent car with excellent features, the rear being carved in, avoids it being kissed by others on the road. | Reply
 SMK (03 November 2009 23:17) Reply to gooslaf
Well, its about what the poeple living in India like and not what sells in UK or elsewhere. | Reply
  • Manu (26 August 2009 14:45)
    What a horrible shape in the back side? Looks like some bug truck hit its back side and then just applied some patti into it and painted as it is. I cannot explain it more than this.If they do not know how to design it, let them not make new models in every 6 months. After Alto, which car has a good exterior design for them? | Reply
 shafin (11 July 2010 11:00) Reply to Manu
dude.. u should be living in iceage.. dats best for yew! | Reply
  • AMAN RAJ (12 August 2009 17:39)
    I don't know why we people compare HYUNDAI and Suzuki. You should know that Hyundai Is a korean and Suzuki is Japanese company, both are seling thr product now MARUTi is only the word which they are using to make fool of Indians. We should accept this on world level Suzuki lies somewhr below 15 and HYUNDAI lies in Top Five with TOYOTA GM FORD. Swift is Swift at the same time VERNA is VERNA SONATA is SONATA they have thr own qualities. We have full right to buy what we like but making a premind is harmfull. You should buy those car which satisfy you in every respect not by any influence or image of the company. | Reply
 RK (01 April 2010 04:17) Reply to AMAN RAJ
Dude, before you start commenting on Vehicle Companies and comparing, get you English correct. Sorry, I forgot, judging your english, you must be Korean or a SRK follower. | Reply
  • kumar (27 July 2009 18:10)
    i am 6 feet 4 and weight 90 i like to buy a car which will suit me confortabely budget is 4 to 5 lac | Reply
 Arun (16 February 2010 22:04) Reply to kumar
I suggest you to buy RITZ-Petrol if usage is less than 2000 KM per month. If more buy diesel version.Choose between VXI | Reply
  • Karthikeyan (22 July 2009 14:55)
    null | Reply
  • Gireesh (09 July 2009 00:07)
    Ha Ha ha.. Who told Fiat is supplying Diesel engins to Maruti ?Multijet Engine is invented by Fiat based on CRDI Technology .. And maruti is making this engine from their own Plant in Hariyana . Actually Fiat and Tata approached maruti for combined production But Maruti rejected this offer...And finally, this roumer orginated from one Maruti dealer. One more thing GM was a stake holder in Both Fiat and Suzuki that time this licence were issued to Maruti and GM | Reply
  • prakash (08 July 2009 22:29)
    A good thing that Maruti has done with the launch of the Ritz this time is to launch the Diesel and the petrol variants together and release both fueled vehicles in the market at the same time. A cause for this would be the flurry of car launches scheduled thro the second half of this year that are in the same price point as the Ritz. Thanks to the competition MUL is on its toes this time. | Reply
  • prakash (08 July 2009 21:56)
    Many a people in the comments before me have mentioned that thers is loads of space and leg space. I advice people to also mention their height as I being 5'11" found the leg space in the front and back seats of the ritz extremely cramped. I at the same time am extremely comfortable in a wagon R and swift front seats at least. Back seats of the swift and wagon R are also cramped on leg space. Please PEOPLE hence request you to mention your height and weight for us to understand your relative defination of space. | Reply
 Rk (01 April 2010 04:19) Reply to prakash
Get your Height checked or your Brain | Reply
  • Aby Rajan (06 July 2009 12:56)
    I drove Ritz Vdi for about 200kms last week. Its a spacious car for a family of 5. Roomy, responsive and short turning radius makes it a good value for money car. Little sluggish than swift vdi but still a good buy. Interiors are very good and seating is very comfortable. Enough boot space dispite of the look at the back. | Reply
  • dhruv sharma  (02 July 2009 17:12)
    exclusive club for Swift owners…www.swift-life.com...meet people like us…cool things to do on the site too..forums, expert advice, games and win prizes too..there are gifts on registration also. | Reply
  • Ritz Rocks (30 June 2009 11:27)
    I test drove the Ritz, read a lot about the Car in many auto magzines. the car has superior handling and is one of the most spacious car in this segment. Boot of the car is good enough for a family, if you think its less then you shoud rather buy an SUV. The design and european styling is superior. please do not forget the trends that are followed in European countries are superior n hence things which r good r slowly adopted by the developing countries...give the car time guys...you will fall in love with the shape. please read the auto magzs guys (june n july issues) the car has been highly appreciated by the experts...if you still have a doubt then please test drive it...the car will speak for itself.. | Reply
  • Dr Vishal kumar (27 June 2009 12:21)
    i am driving my ritz zxi for last 10 days. response of the engine is very good. drive is extremly comfortable, had no problems on a very bumpy road. gear shift, ac, leg space are no issues at all. even the rear leg space is very comfortable. as far as looks r concerned, its a personal thing. i loved the rear look instantly but many of my friends didnt. boot is slightly less but enough for this segment. the interiors are appealing, must mention that it is so only in zxi. not in lxi or vxi. maruti's marketing strategy | Reply
  • NTN (27 June 2009 10:51)
    Maruti is far better than hyundai or tata plz dont compare them. Maruti swift or dzire are too good for i10 or for the matter 120 or tata 's frog type indica or vista , ritz is different , not for average people with average aesthetic thinking. | Reply
 BHV (03 February 2010 11:36) Reply to NTN
hey buddy, i completely agree with you on the exterior of ritz. the design is far ahead from the cars that has all the time orthodox looks these days. | Reply
  • bennith (25 June 2009 14:51)
    the rear part of the the car spoils it. otherwise its a wonderfull car with good leg room. the boot could have been better n that would have made huge difference. not recommended for middle car family car. | Reply
  • Axay (25 June 2009 11:59)
    I want to buy ritz. I had a test drive and feel its a good car. The technical aspects are also impressive. But not yet proven. If any one is already owing this car (Petrol version), can you please comment on its actual mileage? Maruti has claimed 17.8 in city area. Is it actually giving this mileage? | Reply
  • Alok Jain (24 June 2009 00:33)
    I had booked Wagonr but after going through various sites regarding Ritz i found that Ritz has much better engine in petrol version. Also the looks are nice and different. I have decided to change my booking to Ritz after test driving it. My only concern would be performance of AC and leg space in the rear. | Reply
  • Swami (23 June 2009 21:59)
    Rizt is excellent than swift in performance as well as interior/exterior, one who can really should feel sitting in both vehicle physically, then should comment | Reply
  • Abhishek  (23 June 2009 14:32)
    This is a very nice car , and have latest style model . Its back side is very cool and is of european style. Interior is very good and its glistening grey color is really verry cool. | Reply
  • Abhishek (23 June 2009 14:28)
    I just feel that Maruti ritz is a perfect family car for middle class. It have latest style model and have a fantastic looks from its backside. Yesturday I took its test drive it was very smooth and even have very nice A.C. Inside space is even satisfactoury. | Reply
  • nadu (19 June 2009 21:56)
    awsome driving experience of the ZXi...better than the Swift Zxi ...wont comment on the look since its ones own way of look into smthin | Reply
  • Bakul Bithi (19 June 2009 21:02)
    Ugly car. I do not understand why Maruti has accepted such an ugly design. If u looka at the rear portion, u can not check your laughter. | Reply
 Raja (18 February 2010 16:34) Reply to Bakul Bithi
I guess you are from the village | Reply
 vvv (22 June 2010 16:44) Reply to Raja
i agree vit u raja .......... ritz has a sexy sporty luk...... | Reply
  • Ravi (18 June 2009 16:58)
    Except for few Tata lovers not many think that Tata after sales service is great. In fact I have heard from many that servicing at Tatas can be very expensive. May be I am wrong but why would I sink my money to try Tatas | Reply
  • sunu (16 June 2009 17:30)
    for people who are only concerned of boot space then better go for a truck , why r u wasting your time discusssing about ritz | Reply
  • Rakesh (14 June 2009 22:13)
    A great car , i replaced my Wagan R with Ritz .Interior , comfort and legroom in REar seat is good in this segment. | Reply
  • Akhtar (12 June 2009 00:53)
    BOBBY has written a very frank honest and just opinion. It definately helps people to decide when buying a car. I wish more such genuine opinions and assesment will be written in the future. Yes ! looks are only cosmetic and personal likngs, the car should be functional and economical, at the same time have good value for the money . Tata Motors have time and again proved that they care for the car buyers and offer highest value for the money , YET ! Tata Motors cars are functional and meet the right requirements of the people. | Reply
  • Rajan (08 June 2009 16:16)
    We Indian need boot space as well and this need to understand by this Japanese corporates. Just copying cat the model. Indian when go near to city they carry heavy baggage. Even a medium sized suit case can not occupy boot space plus low end model with out central locking. Price on upper end asexpected not value for money. | Reply
  • Suresh  (05 June 2009 08:18)
    I have a Corolla. Wanted to buy a small car for the frequent city drive. I did a test drive of this car. Look and feel inside the car is nice. Drive quality is better than any other hatch back/small cars. I also did test drive of other hatch backs. I see a huge difference and superiority in ritz. For sure, it has better engine, and comfort. I booked the car immediately and now drive it for the past 2 days. | Reply
  • dhaval (04 June 2009 18:22)
    any car is scrap if it doesnt have boot space. ritz looks chopped from rear. | Reply
 Raja (18 February 2010 16:39) Reply to dhaval
Hai buddy , You got to grow out of ambassador mentality. | Reply
  • Raghavendra (04 June 2009 12:40)
    I took a test drove Ritz ZXi yesterday.It was awesome experience.The front space is very good,the dash is very nice.The high seating position gives very good road visibility.The engine is very responsive,i could easily cruise at 90 Km/hr.no engine noise and vibration inside.The gear shift is very smooth and also it is extension of the Dash,nice feature.City mileage can be expected to be around 12 to 14 KM. | Reply
  • vishal (30 May 2009 22:08)
    remember people nobody liked the swift at first sight but look now thr is a waiting period for swift..be cool guys... | Reply
 Jerry (28 January 2010 00:24) Reply to vishal
I uphold your views. Just like Swift which was unacceptable at the first sight, Ritz will also go a long way in future. Of course we ape the west. Ritz will become acceptable in due course of time. | Reply
  • advait (26 May 2009 09:56)
    You may like the design, you may dislike it, but as someone told its European styling... Indeed its an example of nice European style... But Suzuki should understand that this is India... If you have to sell a product design it on the needs of Indian buyer. An indian family car should fulfill the requirements of an Indian family... And here you are with reduced boot space... Suzuki stop fooling your indian buyers.. give something new like Hudai did with i10 and Tata with Vista.. or start counting your days... | Reply
  • A P  (25 May 2009 19:34)
    Why is this marketed as a family car when there is not bootspace. The Japs are trying to build small cars for Indian roads. We need to build big cars and in turn build bigger roads. The infrastructure will be new driver of economic growth . Remember !!! | Reply
 raja (18 February 2010 16:44) Reply to A P
first let the big roads come, then we shall think of biggggg cars. | Reply
  • pawan (24 May 2009 13:03)
    i own the new ritz but it does not satisfy my requirments...the exterior and interior are great but the rear space is too lsmall...so hyundai i10 is a much better option | Reply
 raja (18 February 2010 16:46) Reply to pawan
hey buddy I am sure you had the time to check before you bought it. | Reply
  • pawan (24 May 2009 12:59)
    i own the new ritz but it does not satisfy my requirments...the exterior and interior are great but the rear space is too lsmall...so hyundai i10 is a much better option | Reply
  • Prashant (22 May 2009 14:56)
    Maruti is just changing shapes and using the same engines for its various avtaars...big deal...why to pay when no technological advantage...i agree to tata's vista as an intelligent choice as it is tried and tested with no compromise on the space... | Reply
  • chris (22 May 2009 12:43)
    This car is a total crap. It does not replace any car | Reply
 raja (18 February 2010 16:48) Reply to chris
why should it in the first place? | Reply
  • akshay (21 May 2009 10:43)
    this car looks very good , mileage , design and interior world class actually those are complaining about design looks , they actually dont know what europian design /class .I owned honda city and taken 17 car on road test and i found Ritz is good as compare to i10 and even 120 torch very good ,finally what we demand mileage cost , looks ,I will give 10/10 | Reply
  • akshay (21 May 2009 10:42)
    this car looks very good , mileage , design and interior world class actually those are complaining about design looks , they actually dont know what europian design /class .I owned honda city and taken 17 car on road test and i found Ritz is good as compare to i10 and even 120 torch very good ,finally what we demand mileage cost , looks ,I will give 10/10 | Reply
  • Bobby (21 May 2009 10:40)
    I had a Test Drive of the Ritz Diesel. In terms of the internal space it is certainly lesser than the Indica Vista, specially the Rear Seating so it’s ideally comfortable for two normal size adults and a Child at the Back seating. For a person as tall as 5.8 ft is on the front seat the leg room is just a bit less, if the seat is moved behind to make more leg room than the person setting behind would not be comfortable. What is most disappointing is the step brotherly treatment given to the interiors and features between the Petrol and the Diesel version. The interior of the Petrol being much better with Duel Tone colors matching the external color, where as the Diesel interior is only Gray/Black with NO climate control AC as in the top end Petrol. No option of Air Bags in Diesel which is available in top end Petrol (Not even Optional). Optional ABS in Diesel Yes at Rs 20000/- which is worth it but with a waiting period is minimum 45 Days. Top end Petrol ABS is optional of default I am not sure. Most Car makers give this step brotherly treatment to Diesel Cars, do they think that people who prefer Diesel have a lack of taste and refinements...They are so wrong and I hope this reaches them and soon.If your priority is internal space and comfort I’d say Indica Vista with the same engine as the Ritz, External looks is your choice as I find both good in their own rights with a few plus to Ritz, Internal looks Indica Vista is good too but Ritz scores better in style and trend (the petrol version). Indica Vista’s dual tone combination is much better than the Grey/Black of the Ritz.In terms of Value for money I’d say Indica Vista as is currently offering free insurance worth Rs 18000/- if purchased before 27th May with Two Years 1 Lakh Kilometer warranty as compared to Maruti Ritz at 2 years 40,000 Kilometer warranty only. No ABS option in Indica Vista which is sad. Drive wise both are good with both weighing around 1100 Kilos. Hope my option Helps. | Reply
  • Narendra M Desai (21 May 2009 07:58)
    Ritz seems to be a combination of unused sapres lying around of Wagon R, A Star and swift | Reply
  • Ranjeet (21 May 2009 07:27)
    Ritz looks great even from backside...I wanted to replace this with my Wagon-R. But when I visited to see this car phyisically...thats very disappointing. Boot space is something that not there at all....if people feel this would be going to be a family car then boot space is must...specially for those family have kids like me.This seems a good car for office goar and not for family. Since Jagdish kattar is replaced by a Japanese CEO of MUL, not a single good product came out ecept Dzire which is extention of Swift. Their A-star is big disappointment as well. We Indian need boot space as well and this need to understand by this Japanese CEO... | Reply
  • navin (20 May 2009 16:58)
    back looks horrible | Reply
  • indpow (20 May 2009 00:08)
    this is a very cute car..........looks sexy.......although i am not an user........or i do not have any car.......i want to have one and dats RITZ.....cannt we have a RITZ right hand driving?????? | Reply
  • Vartul Mittal (18 May 2009 20:14)
    The car is awesome both from inside and outside..JANTA should have a matute thought process to accept this desisn...Its way ahead than other Hatchbacks in style and driving pleasure.. | Reply
  • George (18 May 2009 13:58)
    Great improvement from the stable of Maruti Suzuki. The test drive is short on details and candid assessment. However. comentators are going to town with eulogies to Vista from the Tata stable. Unfortunately, the service dimension is so horrible with the Tata Motors, like highly deficient servicing both in customer relationship and technical competencies, pilfering and replacement with defective parts and many other hedaches for the owner that it is not worth even a look leave alone compoarison.Ritz needs a good comaparative assessment for drivability and after sales service. The price comparison across segment competitor is good and needs to be extended further for other traits as mentioned above. | Reply
  • Dimple (18 May 2009 12:58)
    It feels really bad that Maruti lacks very much in looks dept. Kindly come up with some good designs.Ritz sad :-( | Reply
  • Surya Kant Sharma (18 May 2009 09:41)
    I didnt like the looks at all. Maruti lacks very much in looks department, i would rather put money on Fiats Grand Punto | Reply
  • san (18 May 2009 06:33)
    looks very good | Reply
  • pavan (18 May 2009 00:19)
    maruti is way behind TATA in the hatchback segment, just look at this piece of junk, nothing compared to the vista. i believe vista is a wiser choice | Reply
  • Dr Ajay  (17 May 2009 14:09)
    Vista aura is better than this old SANTRO, MUL is charging more than 30,000 for its service advantage, it is not healthy for long play | Reply
  • NIRANTAR (17 May 2009 12:27)
    all the best pl keep it up.for launching new auto car.try to launch cheepest price car.MAHAMARUTI | Reply
  • PAWAN PAUL SHARMA (17 May 2009 11:20)
    This is style of MARUTI SUZUKI to provide people of INDIA great cars with great design and at very affordable and genuine price. Ritz looks as it is going to bang in the BHARAT. | Reply
  • davinder  (17 May 2009 11:12)
    fist look side look is good but back side look is bad | Reply
  • saurabh chandna (17 May 2009 09:03)
    maruti is not concerned with safety in its diesel variants. neither the ritz nor the swift diesel variants offer the air bag, not even optional. | Reply
  • kshitijakant (17 May 2009 00:28)
    your new auto caris for young do you takeover another for srcitizens.withaout gears.fair price | Reply
  • kshtijakant (17 May 2009 00:24)
    you have launch a new auto car for young generation.do you launch a withaout gear.auto.car for sr citizens.. | Reply
  • Rohit (16 May 2009 21:57)
    I want this car i love it | Reply
  • varun jain (16 May 2009 20:37)
    well guys first things first. the diesel engine of RITZ, SWIFT and DEZIRE is one from FIAT. also FIAT is in a jv with TATA. the same engine powers the VISTA. so an intelligent choice is obviously VISTA. secondaly i own a SWIFT-P and a VISTA ANNIVERSARY-P. Trust me VISTA is way ahead of swift in all terms. looks, comfort, seeting, drivability etc etc.. also c what MUL is offering in the RITZ price tag. nothng. Now look at what TATA is giving with vista. HELL LOT OF SPACE plus endless luxuries.. SO I FEEL THAT VISTA IS WAY WAY BETTER THAN ANY MUL HATCHBACK. | Reply
  • varun jain (16 May 2009 20:28)
    n i must tell you guys one more thing that the long wait for swift n desire DDIS ( and also wud be on RITZ) is because of the engine. the engine is of FIAT's and as FIAT is supplying its engine to TATA now, they have very less to supply to maruti. result??--- a 6 month waiting on d diesel variant.. ** nd this is a confirmed news.... | Reply
  • varun jain (16 May 2009 20:23)
    well i must tell you all that the diesel engine that powers ritz and swift is of FIAT which is now with TATA and the same engine powers VISTA. so intelligent choice is VISTA. secondly the what all is maruti promising in a 4.5 lakh price tag?? nothng.. go and check what all luxuries TATA is giving with VISTA. i myself own a SWIFT-P and VISTA ANNIVERSARY-P and seriously VISTA Stands way ahead in n e terms than swift. | Reply
  • sr (16 May 2009 14:34)
    looks more like the old santro | Reply
  • Fardeen (15 May 2009 21:47)
    Well, the Ritz is packed with features . In terms of the package it has got lot of stuff . The downside though are the looks ,it could hav been a lot better and the legroom at the rear . The competion is going to be tough as it is priced very well . | Reply
  • Anand (15 May 2009 19:42)
    Hi Guys,Maruti is not the only producers of car's in India. there are others who produces better car's and better services too. I had to pay an advance of 1 lakh for a Desire ZDI wait for 7 months,before the Dealer could even commit a delivery date. Indeirectly the sales Guy did ask for a Premium of 25,000 for a quick delivery.Finally I pulled out and went for the Fiesta which is a much Superior Car in terms of ride, Atleast i wouldnt have to hear those glass rattling noises and the Suspension noises creeping in fron the 3rd month. | Reply
  • crritic (15 May 2009 15:03)
    maruti never has made one single model which has looks, performance | Reply
  • Leslie Michael (15 May 2009 11:16)
    Did Adil Jal Darukhanawala really drive this car? :-)With exactly 4 lines in a 3 page review, this doesn't really look like a first drive report and doesn't inform enough either! | Reply
  • V S Vydhyanata (15 May 2009 10:58)
    It is an absolute pleasure and pride to drive a beautiful Red Swift .The way people admire your possession only need to be experienced. SWIFT IS SWIFT. I am proud to be a SWIFT owner. | Reply
  • Ankur Virmani (15 May 2009 09:28)
    What ever the Anti Suzukians say, but I can bet that this car will be a huge hit just like the old Suzuki cars... "Numbers Tell the story" | Reply
  • Adi (15 May 2009 08:19)
    Maruti has not focussed in style a lot..I used to have a Zen LXI when it was launched and overall I liked that car..Maruti is all about overall value..if u need nice look..look else where (but please don't say that Hyundai cars are good looking..)Now I drive a Sonata in US..but don't think I will buy any other Hyundai in near future..after driving in US..In India I will NEVER purchase ANY petrol car (we pay more than double for Petrol in India as compared to US)..I will settle for CNG or LPG depending on the availability..so BYE BYE to ALL Petrol cars from me atleast! | Reply
  • Ashuthosh Acharya (15 May 2009 01:53)
    I have heard you guys ranting and raving about Maruti and Hyundai. Here in Kuwait, Swift is meant for the ladies. Hyundai is regarded as a crap company.For e.g. u will get a new hyundai full option sedan for approx 3000 kD. Suzuki and other jap brands are expensive. Besides, Hyundai is notorious for copying others' designs and technology. Say, Hyundai i10 owes its design to Honda Jazz and Santro to Suzuki | Reply
  • Auto Critic (14 May 2009 22:13)
    hey u suzuki fans...u guys must be really crazy to say these designs are spectacular....agree they have made some cool looking cars before.... but the current cars r some of the worst designed cars from the maruti stable....go n check out the other cars likes i20,vista,getz,fabia...they are so spaciuos inside and wonderful from outside......even a first time car designer would have made a better looking car than the current marutis......lets take this rritz example...when i saw the frontend...seriuosly thought it looks better than the swift... but when it came to the rear, OMG...what a royal mess....y the hell cant they design cars with proper well defined asses...they not only make the car look amazing but also increase the interior space therby greatly increasing the comfort level of the passengers. in the present line up of maruti models, only SX$ is gud to look at......a-star.....absoluely disgusting!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!... | Reply
  • Auto Critic (14 May 2009 22:13)
    hey u suzuki fans...u guys must be really crazy to say these designs are spectacular....agree they have made some cool looking cars before.... but the current cars r some of the worst designed cars from the maruti stable....go n check out the other cars likes i20,vista,getz,fabia...they are so spaciuos inside and wonderful from outside......even a first time car designer would have made a better looking car than the current marutis......lets take this rritz example...when i saw the frontend...seriuosly thought it looks better than the swift... but when it came to the rear, OMG...what a royal mess....y the hell cant they design cars with proper well defined asses...they not only make the car look amazing but also increase the interior space therby greatly increasing the comfort level of the passengers. in the present line up of maruti models, only SX$ is gud to look at......a-star.....absoluely disgusting!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!... | Reply
  • SK (14 May 2009 20:22)
    I don't know why 'fans' of Suzuki are not so open to criticism! The car does not look good at the rear.Nevertheless this is one sensible car I have been waiting for and I think I can live with that chopped off tail. Hope Maruti prices this one with in my budget so that I can have one! | Reply
  • S Banerjee (14 May 2009 17:56)
    This car again goes a long way to prove Maruti Suzuki's marketing strategy in India. They are trying their best to block as much shelf space (in mind of the customer) a spossible. There is nothing wrong in this. But if the story about mal practices is true...its a disgrace. This should be reported immidiately to the company people and even taken up in a consumer court. But I would still say...it looks BAD.:-) | Reply
  • Deepak (14 May 2009 15:29)
    Hey Mr. SwiftOwner andFan: Gentle reminder: Swift engine is by Fiat... they are not gas-guzzlers. I am a Suzuki Fan as well... but the malpractices puts you off. You must drive the Verna.. I have given up on Swift Diesel...after I test drove that beauty.... I dont mind compromising the design a little if it can out match the performance, and more readily.. be available without any fuss... see this is what happens when you release a product, creat a demand and choke the supply..... Suzuki is not the end of the auto world... | Reply
  • SwiftOwnerAndFan (14 May 2009 15:05)
    To the anti-Suzuki'ans like Mr. Bujumbura and Mr. Auto Critic who are all in praises for the Hyundais, Tatas, Fiats - Go take a break before you guys compare them with Suzuki. Suzuki's designs are distantly better compared to the swollen-a** Vista and the old-a** Getz! Fiat can produce nothing but gas-guzzling cars!Mr. Murali, you got to be kidding! Hyundai's success is irritating Maruti ! what crap! Apart from the Santro and Accent (which are now fast vanishing from Indian roads) Hyundai has never been able to make its mark in the Indian market.And to those complaining about the unhealthy practices followed by the dealers, I guess this is an obvious ill-effect of the supply-demand chain. Had Suzuki's rivals been able to create something like the Swift, I guess their dealers would also have been involved in such malpractices. Chill guys! Yep,I do agree that such practices should be brought to the attention of Suzuki.The Ritz looks like a younger sibling of the Swift from the front, but looks like it has got several features that will make it stand apart from its elder brother. And yes the overall design is very much new and refreshing; unlike the yukkie Hyundais and the likes !! | Reply
  • arun (14 May 2009 14:55)
    sexy car | Reply
  • S Banerjee (14 May 2009 14:49)
    The car surely looks pathetic. I agree with many readers that Maruti Suzuki stable has lost the lookers. None of its cars except for the SX4 look good. The new Zen is the worst looking car in the market. Wagon R is a bread box, A Star looks like a miss convieved design, Swift is OK but the rear looks funny. Dont even want to comment on the Dzire. As far as this car is concerned, it needs to be priced considerably below the Swift to have any success. The Swift looks much better and drives better too. The diesel one wont sell as the Swift and more importantly the Indica Vista will beat it to dust. | Reply
  • Deepak (14 May 2009 14:46)
    Thanks Subhash for seconding the allegation. I am sure it IS hand in glove with Maruti. I bet they are awre of unhealthy practice but they need the dealers to survive as well.... assuming the low profit margin to run such showrooms of Maruti specific. Since you did mention Sai, I had this experience with Kalyani Motors, who wanted me to buy accessories worth 40k.. Quite a similarity... wonder why | Reply
  • Sushanth (14 May 2009 14:41)
    See this the concepthttp://www.autoblog.com/2006/09/28/paris-motor-show-suzuki-splash-concept/Its international car, for guys who don't like this go take 800 and Alto which are in the showroom for u | Reply
  • shashank K (14 May 2009 14:35)
    my guess on pricing is 5.5 L(every things else is revealed now)I hope this car would reduce pressure on Desire, the one who prompted Maruti to get one more car in the very same segment. | Reply
  • Subimal (14 May 2009 14:12)
    Looks Very Good, But i think Price should be same as i/10 | Reply
  • subash (14 May 2009 14:08)
    i agree with User - Deepak's view point. There are dealers like Sai motors in Kochi who had informed my friend (who went to purchase a swift diesel) that if he can purchase accessories worth 35,000 then they would be able to give the car within a weeks time. Truly royal fleezing by the dealers of Maruti Suzuki. Suzuki India are you listening | Reply
  • Vic (14 May 2009 14:05)
    Murali, Hundai is a low end technology world wide. Hundai cars are to be considered as secon class. Maruthi is value for money... Honda does not have Jass, they are yet to relase the JAZZ. the cost is almost same as the older version of CITY..... | Reply
  • S L Manohar (14 May 2009 13:52)
    Nice car but the downside is the bumpy lip on it's backside! | Reply
  • Vikram Pandharipande (14 May 2009 13:48)
    good looking but want to see full feature and price factor | Reply
  • Vikram Pandharipande (14 May 2009 13:48)
    good looking but want to see full feature and price factor | Reply
  • Vikram Pandharipande (14 May 2009 13:47)
    good looking but want to see full feature and price factor | Reply
  • Deepak (14 May 2009 13:44)
    I agree with most of the comments.. Maruti is dumping crap. Firstly, they are not able to meet the demand for Swift Diesel. The local dealers in Bangalore say they can get one immediately if we buy some accessories... if you dont want that, then the waiting period is 3 months... ridiculous blackmail....doubt if Maruti is even aware of such unhealthy practices. Then go about releasing so many worthless models adding to the ever growing traffic jams! Somebody Stop them! | Reply
  • chetan rajapurkar (14 May 2009 13:04)
    Most Beautifully designed car from Maruti, sheer market leader in the category with no near competition.One just have to look at plastic interiors | Reply
  • JP (14 May 2009 12:28)
    i really appreciate Maruti products on performance ground but I believe they have team of horrible creatures who makes all effort to design the worst one. | Reply
  • amritanshp (14 May 2009 12:22)
    hey u all except A-star all other maruti cars are excellent in be design or engineering far good good than the dummy hyundai.for the kind information of ignorant mr.murali sales of maruti is double than that of hyundai`s so maruti dont have time for cheap nonsense.as far as this car is concerned rear is innovative,interiors are exceptional,overall unconventional but verygood | Reply
  • J Raju (14 May 2009 12:14)
    Its not worthy if pricing is around swift.It shall be much lesser than swift, otherwise it will also be a flop like Astar | Reply
  • Ankur Virmani (14 May 2009 12:08)
    People come out of this mindset of curvy designs, try to think global. This is a new look which is truly European. Guyz this is 21st centuary, stop living in your old ideplogies. Go and check the facts that how the car is performing in Europe and other countries, then u'll be able to know what a world class car this is. | Reply
  • Murali (14 May 2009 11:34)
    Hyundai's success irritates Maruti. So they are trying to copy their model to occupy their space. But Indian mindset will make the car a successful one. But i planning to go far Honda City/Fiat Punto/Honda Jass. | Reply
  • Bujumbura (14 May 2009 00:30)
    Looks are disgusting and yuk !! I really wonder what Maruti is up to, release new models every month with horrible size and shapes. None of the Maruti cars to be honest looks good. Dezire is with a fat ass, Ritz with caving ass, swift like a frog, wagon-R a cartoon car, A-star is a joke !! Get real Suzuki guys and learn lessons from Fiat, Tatas, Skodas, Hondas etc... | Reply
  • Auto Critic (13 May 2009 22:14)
    what kind of crap cars maruti is coming out with....Y the hell are they cutting the asses of their cars......plzzzz give beautiful curvy asses like the getz,palio,vista etc......dont cut them in half...they make ur vehicles look horrible. | Reply
 ram (02 June 2010 13:04) Reply to Auto Critic
Ritz comes with a new refreshed design which is completely new to India. the car is a great blend of technology and design.I drove Ritz thrice before finalising it. Engine is super smooth. Pick up is good. Driving this car is a pleasure. I found this car very roomy and comfortable. though in the beginning back design is looking very modern. | Reply
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