Maruti Suzuki's next big launch - RITZ

Maruti Suzuki Ritz, after a highly successful launch in European market is set for home coming, India launch. It was launched as Maruti Suzuki Splash in European markets, this car will come to the Indian market as Maruti Suzuki Ritz.
Maruti Ritz is expected to be available in Indian markets by the mid 2009. It's expected to be a B+ segment targeting mid level and higher mid level income groups. Maruti Suzuki Ritz is set to be a new model and will not be replacing any present Maruti series of cars. Offering of Ritz is speculated to be between A-star and Swift. One of the most noticeable features of Maruti Ritz is the rear end, with inward tilt. Signaling that Maruti Ritz launch is just around the corner

Maruti Suzuki’s next big product in the B+ segment, the Ritz will be formally launched very soon. The car is coming the in second week of May and as always we will be present at the launch.
The car will come in three variants LXi/LDi, VXi/VDi, ZXi/ZDi and two engine options, namely the DDiS and the recently announced KB12 engine.
The ZDi variants will be fully loaded inside out and safety features like Dual Airbags and ABS.

Look over for the detailed specifications:

Maruti Suzuki Ritz
1.2 KB-Series Petrol LXi, VXi, ZXi
1.3 DDiS Diesel LDi, VDi, ZDi

Dimensions

Length x Width X Height : 3710 mm X 1680 mm X 1590 mm

Wheelbase: 2360 m

Front track: 1470 mm

Rear track: 1480 mm
Ground Clearance: 170 mm

Turning Radius: 4.5 mm
Luggage Space: 205 Litres (with seats in place)

Engines:1.2 KB Series 4-Cylinder Petrol

All Aluminium 1197 cc DOHC

16 Valves, 4 Per Cylinder

Max Power: 85 ps@5500 rpm

Max Torque: 117 nm@4200 rpm
1.3 DDiS 4-Cylinder Diesel 1248 cc DOHC

16 valves, 4 per cylinder All Aluminium

Fixed Geometry Turbocharger With Intercooler CRDI

Max power: 75 ps@4000 rpm

Max Torque: 190 nm@1,750-2,250 rpm
Euro 4 ready, both petrol and diesel

Kerb Weight

Petrol: 1045 kg

Diesel: 1150 kg

Brakes

Front: ventilated disc

Rear: drum, leading and trailing (self-adjusting)

ABS: Standard on ZXi/ ZDi

Suspension

Front: MacPherson strut & coil spring

Rear: Torsion beam & coil spring

Tyres

165/80 R14 (VXi/ VDi with steel wheels)
185/70 R14 (ZXi/ ZDi with alloys)

Fuel Tank Capacity: 45 litres

Standard Features
LXi/LDi

Exterior
8 colour options
Pearl Metallic Arctic White
Silky Silver
Midnight black
Almore Grey
Green
Cool Blue
Ravishing Red
Chocolate Brown
Body Coloured Mirrors and Door Handles

Body Coloured Bumpers
Steel Wheels with hub cap

Front and Rear Fog Lamps
Full Wheel Covers

Alloy Wheels with 185/70
R14 tyresChrome Plated Front Grille

Interiors

Power Steering

Adjustible Front Seat Head Restraint
Safety4 ELR seat belts with lap belt for 5th passenger

iCATS VXi/ VDi- adds on to lxi/ldi

Audio System, Integrated cd/mp3/wma with aux-in2 Speakers

A/C and Heater (HVAC)

Dual Digital Trip Meter

Manual Central Locking

All 4 power windows

Rear Seat Single Bench Folding

Power Outlet On Central Console

Vanity Mirror On Left Sun Visor

Front and Rear Seat Adjustable Head Restraints

Grey and Black Dual Tone Interior

Fabric Insert on door trims

Front Seat Back Pocket (behind driver’s seat only)

3-position Central Cabin Light

Co-Driver Seat Under Tray

Safety4 ELR Seat Belts with lap belt for 5th passenger

AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL

Silver Lining on central console

Silver Finished 3-spoke steering wheel

Stereo Remote (separate)

Tilt Steering

Driver’s seat height adjusterPop-Up Tachometer

Rear Parcel Tray

Safety and Security
iCATS

Dual Airbags

ABS Standard

Remote Keyless Entry Security System

Rear Defogger

Rear Wiper and Washer