The demand for diesel cars is increasing in the country so Maruti Suzuki has launched a new version of its hatchback Ritz in the diesel variant in India with starting price of Rs. 5.31 lakh for the basic LDi model. Maruti Ritz Diesel is anticipated to increase the speed of Maruti car sales in India previous to the joyous season. This hatchback comes with 52 changes from its prior version and became more expensive in comparison to the exiting models. As per the company, this car is highly fuel efficient of 23.2kmpl that is 10% more than its predecessor, and it is available in dual tone interiors. At present, it becomes the third best diesel hatchback in the country after Chevrolet Beat & Tata Indica eV2.

Exteriors:

Maruti Ritz diesel comes with the new front design and style. It looks remarkably unique. Maruti Suzuki has raised the height of Ritz. Customers will be attracted by this car’s front and rear styling. The bonnet of Ritz contains nice edgy lines that give it a prominent V figure. This car has nice, extended front headlights, elegant body side moulding, long tail lights and stylish headlamp. Its wheel arches are tidily combined in to the front bumper with new surroundings for fog lights. Its grille is the most attractive thing in its front styling. It has sporty rear spoiler that gives it extremely sporty look. The car is available with three new exterior color options such as Breeze Blue, Granite Grey, and Mystique Red as well it has other color options like Bakers Chocolate, Silky Silver and Superior White. Maruti Ritz diesel contains macho wheel arches, 14 inch alloy wheels, and its top model has body colored door handles, and an outside mirrors.

Interiors:

Maruti Ritz contains red dual tone interiors that mostly offer the grey effect and make the interiors more dynamic. Vibrant blue colored seats are featured in this new version car to decrease the dull effect. Silver finishing is given on its inside door handles. This car is best from inside and its interiors, fabrics, and the overall quality of material used inside it are capable to offer you the feeling of being in a premium hatch. This car also includes a unique water fall stimulated comfort. Its base model has window rollers built by hard plastic but others have three spoke steering wheel and gear knob. It also comes with improved lumbar support that offers better seating on the rear seat. This car also contains a powerful AC and very effective heater.

This car is very comfortable and has lots of conveniences. It comes with blue colored seats, and adjustable front and rear headrests to support under thigh and back for making your long journeys jovial. Drivers can adjust the height of their seat with power steering that is available for tilt adjustment. This car contains electrically adjustable outside rear view mirrors, and multi Information Display on instrument panel to offer important information to driver. It has very nicely designed instrument cluster that is easily readable with sporty, round shaped tachometer.

An audio system included in the centre console is also present in the top model of Ritz. It also has a radio, CD player, and a 12V accessory socket. The new diesel variant has USB port which lets you to play your music gadget directly. Its music system includes four powerful speakers. This car offers you a perfect visibility with high seating position and makes easy driving. Maruti Ritz has very light and responsive steering and it is perfect for city traveling. It comes with features like keyless entry, 236 l boot space, 60:40 split rear seat, and intelligent spaces under seat tray, coin receptacle, and shopping bag hook.

Engine and Gearbox:

New Maruti Ritz runs on a four cylinder 1,248 cc DDiS diesel engine that offer maximum torque power of 75 ps at 4000 rpm while 190 nm a maximum torque output at 2000 rpm. This engine is prepared with five-speed manual gearbox. Drivers can reach 100km/hour between 15 and 16 seconds in this car and the driving becomes butter smooth after 2000rpm. Drivers can reach 150km/hour without much noise and vibration in this car. The diesel engine is very impressive and offers a fuel efficiency of 23.2kmpl without compromising on power.

Safety features:

Maruti Ritz comes with disk brakes at its front and drum brakes at the back. Its braking becomes more accurate with its brake assists like ABS and EBD. Maruti Ritz is one of the safest cars in its segment as it comes with very important safety features such as Front Dual airbags with iCATS immobilizer. So, drivers can enjoy the driving whether in the city or on the highway in this new Ritz.

Images of Maruti Ritz diesel:

Maruti Ritz comes in four trim variants such as Ldi, Vdi, Vdi ABS, and Zdi. The pricing of these variants in lakh as per city, states are as follows.

Ahmedabad, Gujarat:

New Delhi:

Mumbai, Maharashtra:

Kolkata, West Bengal:

Chennai, Tamil Nadu:

If you want to buy Maruti Ritz, then visit www.marutisuzukiritz.com to know its price as per your city, state.

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