India's Major car manufacturer, Maruti Suzuki is all set to expand its share in the A2 segment of cars with the launch of Maruti Suzuki Ritz, also known as Maruti Spalsh, in India. Maruti Suzuki Ritz, India's first BS-IV compliant passenger car, will be launched on Friday (May 15).The suspension of the vehicle with a ground clearance of 170 mm has been tuned for Indian road conditions.
Maruti Suzuki Managing Director and CEO Shinzo Nakanishi said: "K12M engine is another example of Maruti Suzuki's commitment to take engine technology in India to the next level,"
According to the company's official website, the car poses a clean, bold and stylish external and internal design, largely deviating from the traditional Maruti Suzuki car looks and feel.The price of Maruti Suzuki Ritz will be set to target around A-star rage and would compete with Hyundai i series. Maruti Suzuki Ritz cost is expected to be around 4 to 5.7 lac.
The car will be made available in total six variants, three petrol type and three variants in diesel versions.
Maruti Suzuki Ritz Specifications include 1.2-litre petrol and 1.3-litre common rail diesel engine. Its power specifications would be, for Petrol - 85bhp/114Nm and Diesel engine specifications include 75bhp/190Nm.The tallboy hatchback has a contemporary European design and is positioned at the growing premium-end of the compact car market.
Keeping in mind the requirements of target group of middle and upper middle class families, Maruti Suzuki has designed the car with style, design, comfort, savings and space. The suspension of the vehicle with a ground clearance of 170 mm has been tuned for Indian road conditions.The Maruti Ritz will be available with two different engine options: a brand new K-series 1.2 litre, four-cylinder, 85PS Petrol engine and the super-successful 1.3 litre, 16-valve DDiS, 75PS Diesel engine.
Maruti Suzuki Ritz's Striking Features:* Fuel efficient K12M engine.
* Two front airbags
* Attractive looks
* Bharat Stage IV Compliant
* Well-designed Headlamps
* ABS Brakes
* Fog Lights
* Power windows and mirrors
* Central locking
* Smart Distributor Less Ignition (SDLI) system
New Maruti Suzuki Ritz is coming up with 3 variants in Petrol and 3 variants in diesel.
Maruti Suzuki Ritz variants are:
Maruti Suzuki Ritz LDi
Maruti Suzuki Ritz LXi
Maruti Suzuki Ritz VDi
Maruti Suzuki Ritz VXi
Maruti Suzuki Ritz ZDi
Maruti Suzuki Ritz ZXi
Maruti Ritz Price:
New Maruti Suzuki Ritz is all set to revolutionize the Indian car market by bringing out of box and comfort car design and at the same time keeping the Maruti Suzuki Ritz cost and Maruti Suzuki Ritz price low.
Maruti price has always known for its competitiveness and low cost. Maruti Ritz price has been set to be in level with the upper segment of the compact car market. Maruti ritz price are planned to be set.
Maruti Ritz on road price is expected to be around 4 to 5.7 lac. To keep the Maruti Ritz on road price or Maruti Ritz on road cost Ritz will be continently modified to better soot Indian price standards and conditions.
Maruti Ritz performance is expected to be top notch, as with all other Maruti car models. Maruti Ritz performance is expected to match that of swift and A-star performance. The Maruti Ritz petrol price or cost and Maruti Ritz diesel price or cost would be set to match the price and performance aspect of other variants and models in its class.
Maruti Suzuki Ritz's Technical Specifications:
| Engine | |
| Engine type | Petrol and diesel engine available with types of 1.2 and 1.3 litres respectively. |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Displacement | 1248cc |
| Max. Power (Ps at rpm) | 85@6000 |
| Max. Torque (Nm at rpm) | 113@4500 |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | Available in 5 speed manual and 4 speed automatic transmission |
| Braking System | Anti-Lock Breaking System (ABS) |
| Brake Front | Ventilated discs |
| Brake Rear | Disk Break |
| Steering System | Electronic Power Steering |
| Wheels | 16" Alloy Wheels |
| Tyre Size | 165/70 R14 |
| Body | |
| Body | 4 Door and 5 Seater |
| Drag Coefficient cw | 0.30 |
| Outside Dimensions | |
| Length [mm] | 3715 |
| Width [mm] | 1680 |
| Height [mm] | 1590 |
| Ground clearance [mm] | 145 |
| Weights | |
| Kerb weight [kg] | 1150 |
| Liquids | |
| Tank capacity [l] | 45 |
Official Website for Maruti Suzuki Ritz Test Drive: http://www.marutisuzukiritz.com/testdrive.aspx
