The Ritz is a stylish and contemporary car with an advanced European design that offers a superior drive quality, performance and visibility. The car comes with supremely refined engine options in petrol and diesel and its high quality interiors are extremely roomy and spacious.
Exterior
The roofline of the car which flows in an arc to combine with an almost vertical rear windows conveys a sense of lively movement, at the same time boosts aerodynamic efficiency. The design flow continues on the exterior with distinctive styling that comes with its boomrang taillights. Moreover, the car has distinctive curves which give the car a sporty look. Moreover, the crease lines on the side give the car a youthful and unique shape and make the car one of the trendiest cars in its category. The front and rear fog lamps make it easier to drive in foggy or other difficult weather conditions. The alloy wheels on the Ritz add to the car's style quotient and make it lighter to drive. They also provide better stability.
Interior
Every feature in the Ritz is designed keeping the needs of the driver in mind. The waterfall console with its silver lining and two tone dashboard adds a feel of luxury to the interiors. The Ritz offers plenty of cabin space and seating and driving comfort. It allows for a high seating position on account of its high roofline. Moreover, because of its dash mounted gearshift and adjustable height of seats, the driving gets more enjoyable, thereby allowing overall ease of mind. A host of storage options throughout the cabin make the Ritz convenient and accessible to use. For example, the under-seat utility tray and dash mounted coin holder come in handy as they offer more storage space and let you keep objects out of sight yet near while driving. The Ritz also offers a superb combination of comfort and shelter. It allows lateral movement, reclining movement and adjustable one-way height that lets you seek an upright position and get a good view of the road. Plus, the height adjustable seat belt makes driving more secure. The Ritz also comes with a tilt adjustable steering that allows steering wheel height to be adjusted. With only a small, useful change in the tilt, the car adds plenty to your daily driving pleasure. Also, the 60:40 rear split is very useful when travelling with a lot of luggage, extending the boot space into unutilized passenger area at the rear. The Ritz comes with an inbuilt stereo and Mp3 player that can be controlled with steering mounted audio controls that make driving more convenient and safer for you.
Engine
The Ritz comes with the all new K12M engine and the tried and tested DDiS diesel engine with developed technology. The K-Series K12M engine is refined, powerful and offers best in-class fuel efficiency and low emissions along with a really smooth driving experience. The engine is an advanced 1.2 litre, 16 valve unit which is responsive and powerful. At 85PS @ 6000rpm and 113Nm @4500rpm, the engine boasts improved compression ratios which in turn deliver better initial and passing acceleration for smart overtaking in city driving conditions. Besides being powerful, the K12M is also highly fuel efficient and the lightweight DOHC unit reduces friction, improves durability and delivers best in class fuel economy at 17.94 kmpl (Maruti Suzuki figures). The engine is also more silent with reduced vibrations and being BSIV compliant, the lower emission levels make it a green and eco friendly car.
The award winning and internationally acclaimed DDiS diesel engine is highly responsive and offers a smoother and refined drive. With low NVH levels and best in class mileage, high power, high torque and low emissions, the car also boasts of low maintenance costs.
Safety
Equipped with ABS and EBD the Ritz offers uncompromised safety to its occupants as well as pedestrians and with its dual front airbags the Ritz qualifies to be one of the safest cars on the road today. But that's not all, with immobilizer iCATS and central locking system, the Ritz ensures that it stays with you always.
The Ritz is available in eight exciting colours such as Superior White, Silky Silver, Baker's Chocolate, Glistening Grey, Racing Green, Firebrick Red, Blue Blaze and Midnight Black.
Verdict
Maruti Ritz is an excellent, high performing car from Maruti, combining the sportiness of Suzuki's successful model Swift with the technologies and immense know-how of the Japanese world market leader in the mini car segment. With high quality interiors and great safety features, this indeed qualifies as a sensible buy.
