Maruti Suzuki Ritz Lxi BS IV (Petrol) Hatchback car
Maruti Suzuki Ritz is yet another impressive tallboy hatchback from Maruti Suzuki. Based on the Swift platform, the brilliance of the Ritz lies in its tall roofline. This allows a relatively high seating position for its occupants. The adjustable height of the seats gives the driver more enjoyment while driving, thereby providing him or her with overall ease of mind. The high roof allows increased cabin space and more seating and travel comfort. The dash mounted gearshift makes an overall impression and gives a relaxed driving position to the driver. It also allows smoother gear shifting.
The waterfall console has a silver lining. The two-tone dashboard provides a superior sense of luxury to the interiors. Moreover, the interiors and cabin of the Ritz are gifted with a multitude of storage options that make the cabin easily accessible and more convenient to use. To enumerate, the under-seat utility tray and the dash mounted coin holder are handy storage spaces that increase the convenience and provide more utility to the driver and occupants. For the comfort of the driver and occupants, there is a seat height adjuster that provides lateral movement, reclining movement, and adjustable one-way height that lets the occupants sit in an upright position and also that the driver can get a clear view of the road.
For day-to-day driving pleasure and for easily driving through crowded places, the Ritz includes tilt adjustable steering for adding confidence and comfort to driving. Therefore, the steering can be tilted slightly so that its height can be adjusted for comfortable driving. Another fabulous design innovation is the provision of audio controls on the steering, so that the driver does not need to access the audio player on the dashboard.
This makes driving safer while giving a lot of convenience. Moreover, the inbuilt stereo MP3 player with controls on the steering wheel provides the driver or the occupants an opportunity to listen to music in style. The MP3 player is theft protected, so you can leave your car in the parking lot with complete peace of mind. However, the integrated stereo is available only on the Zxi variant.
The Maruti Suzuki Ritz is high on safety features such as ABS and EBD (on Vxi, Vdi and Zxi variants) that provides braking at high speeds and over slippery surfaces. Along with child lock (rear door), central locking (on Vxi, Vdi and Zxi variants) and immobilizer iCATS, you can rest assured of ultimate levels of safety and security with the Ritz. The Zxi variant is also provided with dual front air bags as an advanced security device.
The Maruti Suzuki Ritz comes with an all powerful K12M petrol engine with a high mileage of 17.7 kmpl that provides high power and torque for high speeds and powerful pickup. The diesel version of the Ritz is equipped with an advanced DDiS technology diesel engine that gives highest mileage of 21 kmpl and low engine noise.
The exteriors are aerodynamically designed and the roof flows into an arc to combine with an almost real vertical window. The brilliant aerodynamic design makes the car stable at high speeds and delivers high fuel efficiency while offering low coefficient of drag. The boomerang tail lights add to the overall fabulous aerodynamic design and also offer higher visibility at night. With front fog lamps on the Vxi, Vdi, and Zxi variants and rear fog lamps, it is easy to drive the car even in the most adverse weather situations. The alloy wheels (on Zxi variant) make the overall weight of the car lighter and provide high levels of style quotients to the car and distinguishing on road presence. Additionally, the body coloured bumpers add to the overall look and style of the car.
The Maruti Suzuki Ritz is available in a choice of petrol and diesel models. The petrol variants Lxi, Vxi and Zxi offer a K12M petrol engine while the Ldi and Vdi offer a 1.3 multi-jet DDiS diesel engine. The Maruti Suzuki Ritz is available in a range of elegant colours like Midnight Black, Blue Blaze, Racing Green, Glistening Grey, Fire Brick Red, Bakers Chocolate, Silky Silver and Superior White.
The Maruti Suzuki Ritz Lxi is the entry level petrol variant in the Maruti Suzuki Ritz series. Featuring a 1197 cc 4 cylinder K12M petrol engine, it delivers a maximum power of 85 ps at 6000 rpm and a maximum torque of 113 Nm at 4500 rpm offering brilliant top speeds and great pickups. The engine confirms to BS IV norms. It features a 5 speed manual transmission. With ventilated front disc brakes and rear drum brakes, it offers effective braking even at high speeds. The Lxi variant comes with 165/80 14 inch R 14 tyres. With a seating capacity of 5 people, it has a fuel tank of 43 litres, thus making it an optimum vehicle for moderate distances.
This variant comes with advanced front suspension (McPherson strut with coil sprint) and strong rear suspension (Torsion beam and coil spring). It is also included with a standard power assisted steering with a minimum turning radius of 4.7 meters, thus offering easy manoeuvrability in tight situations.
The Ritz Lxi includes features like iCats immobilizer, rear fog lamp and child lock for safety and security. Exterior features include body coloured bumpers, internally adjustable manual OVRMs and hub caps for exterior look and feel. Comfort accessories include AC, power steering and double horn. It also comes loaded with interior features like 60:40 split rear seat, foldable grip assistant, adjustable front and rear seat head restraints, roof antenna, ash tray, cup holder in console, clock, accessory socket and anti-glare interior rear view mirror.