Maruti Suzuki Ritz User Reviews

I did not like the looks of Swift , Wagon R though they are great cars so I was eagerly waiting for the launch of Ritz.

1)I wanted a car which has good seat height so that one can enter into it without bending his knees: I founded  it in Ritz

2) Iwanted a car with good fuel economy : I founded it Ritz as it promises to give 17.7 Km/ per Lit.

3) I wanted a car which suits to my budget : Ritz begins with Rs. 4.34 lacs

4) I wnated a car into which my entire family can travel : 5 can comfortably travel , the rear seat is spacious as as one healty, one Ok and one thin get into the rear seat and travel long distance (three healty person can travel short distance)

5) I wanted a larger boot space : I found it bit less than what I thought off but a family can travel with 2 suitcases and one bag easily I think this much is sufficient.

6) I wanted a car which has refreshing interiors: Ritz lacks in this area, some improvement is needed.

7) I wanted a car which has powerful engine and good pick up : Nothing to say , it is very good and I think this is one of the biggest factor which will make this car a popular car.

8) I needed good refreshing colous : I had to compromise with silver (maruti company should come up with good colours for its all cars)

9) What I liked about the looks is its rear side , though many people may have different views but I think that finally people will like its rear looks.

10) With the price tag , performance of engine , milage, refreshing looks , good height and wider body shape this car has the potential to rule the roads for the coming years.

Exterior

Exterior of the car is not a problem for me.  Initially I was also a bit uncomfortable with rear, but now more I look at it, more I like it.  It looks distinctively different, more stylish, fresh and a car to possess.  I think it is the best value for money currently.  Those who are confused between Swift and Ritz or Ritz and Beat, Bedhadak, go for Ritz.  You would not repent.

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort)

Great.... No complaints.  Mine is a vxi version, but got integrated sterio fitted, with which the car looks stunning now.  There is a great head room, very comfortable front seats and rear as well.  I feel pampered in the car.

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox

Super silent, extremely smooth cant make out if the engine is on or not.  Fuel economy, I dont know currently as i have just clocked 125 kms till date.

Final Words

Go for it... Petrol Versions are luxury.

Areas of improvement  

Clutch is a bit hard, don't know why may be its new.  Maruti Guys say it would be softer after 5000 kms.

Exterior Average.

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) Average.

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox Rode 21000 km in 7 months all 3 services over giving me an average of 22 to 26km/ltr.

Ride Quality & Handling Very good.

Final Words Value for money.

Areas of improvement More ground clearance, interior plastic better quality. Ritz is a car of personal choice....we donot buy cars every day.Ritz is good when you are driving long,its more stable at high speed and its looks n style is different which is a taste factor.overall it is a versatile car which can suit any member of the family.people with relatively good hight(above 5'7)should go for this car because of its tall boy looks.its a good car and is having a good future like swift.

Overall Experience In this period of Petrol hike you will get maximum 17 if your are at 55- 60 you will get more even with AC, The other plus points. As a maruti vehicle it will give  you very good re-sale value if you compare all other hatches in the same class. Sapare parts cheap and easly available.

Reliability: Since a Maruti is a Mkt leader you can relay them. Service Network  you will get service support every nook and corner.

Exterior It is not easy to make good looking tall boy. As per my view, if you want to look diffrent and stand out of crowd then Ritz is that choice. It looks elegant, sharp, sophisticated and diffrent among the crowd.

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) Deshboard is a very elegant and adding luxury feel in the cabin. Huge wind shild allow good view around and makes driving a easy task in crowded traffic. Gear lever mounting location is extremly good and convenient in city driving condition. At front car is extramly roomy, high roof is giving the feel of a huge room. But at rear the space is conservative. Seat is fixed at hight and so providing good under thigh support but lag room feels short. I felt seat is bit straight and need to push back a little bit by increasing seating angle. But still comfortable.

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox Ritz biggest winning point, it's engine. During my drive the engine was continuously eagr to run. Very aggressive engine and run smooth at low end tourgue condition. Showing full respect to gas paddle even at very low speed traffic conditions. As per my view 16-17 kmpl efficiency in this type of crispy engine is a marvalious deal.

Ride Quality & Handling Secound winning point of Ritz is it's suspensions. Showing no respect to potholes and giving a smoooooth ride. No hatch is able to do this, it perform like a SUV on rough termec roads. Excellent for Indian road condition.

Final Words Before taking test drive of Ritz, I suggest you to take test drive of all vehicle which you like to buy but confused among, then come to Ritz. I am sure we wil not go out of showroom without booking it (Same thing happened to me). Before test drive I was confused between i10 and Figo. I10 I rejected immiditly because during my test drive I felt that this car is not for me (I don't know why), I liked ford figo but except space nothing was impressive in that and engine was disappointingly lazy. Me and my wife casually went to Maruti showroom (unplanned) just to have a look on what's offering? Eventually we fell in love with Ritz and here it is we have a new car RITZ...

This car is launched in Europe in 2008 and in India 2009 after testing success, Suzuki is going to launch it in China by Dec 2010.

Areas of improvement Rear seat should be pushed back a bit to provide more comfortable back rest otherwise car is a Gem.

I have taken the test drive of almost all cars in that segment Consist of Swift, UVA, i10, Indica Vista. I found Swift is best in Power & pickup but less in mileage, also the 4 years old technology as wll as very common therefore I dropped the plan else Swift is unbeatable. UVA is best in space but dull in pickup & moderate in Mileage, i10 has good look but bit congested on rear seats & doesn’t responded well on acceleration (moderate power & pickup but felt like stressing on engine) hence only the Car which satisfied me is Ritz. I went for the test drive, it has a good pickup, sufficient power & good mileage. I have easily touched the speed of 100Km/PH that I came to know when I saw the Speedo meter so the stability is also good. It’s a tall body so you feel like you are driving some SUV/MUV. There was a Honda CRV just beside to me & I was almost on the same height of driver’s seat. I have booked Ritz LXi in Blue Blaze color on 24th Aug 09 & getting the delivery on Dussera. I will keep posting my updates on the performance & other parameters.