Maruti To Launch Suzuki Splash as Maruti Suzuki Ritz in May 2009

romeomidhun · 18th December 2008, 16:58

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Originally Posted by Anthym

Guys,

Any news on the launch date and the price.
I am very much interested in the Ritz. I think it goes head-on with the i10 - another car which I love and am considering buying.

Sales guy in a Chennai showroom says Splash will be coming in March-April 2009, and SX4 diesel in the 2009 end. But he has no surety on these data.

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sathyaprakash · 19th December 2008, 18:36

IMHO this is the worst designed car if its to be launched, worse than the first gen Santro honestly i don't understand why they should bring a new car in the best selling Swift platform when they could not meet the demand of already launched models like Dezire & A Star, its better for them to introduce the Diesel SX4 to boost its falling sale instead of introducing new models frequently

zenx · 19th December 2008, 19:09

Maruto Eeeks would do it justice, honestly. Ghastly little thing, this!

romeomidhun · 19th December 2008, 19:34

In UK, Suzuki is going to introduce an entry-level Splash model with A-Star's 1 litre KB series engine! That means India also have a higher chance of getting this engine under Splash's hood.

Dry Ice · 21st December 2008, 13:34

My GOD that thing is hideous!!!

Seriously, I would rather keep this in my rear view mirror than be in his. Front is ok-ish but the back is ... I am at a loss of words here!!

romeomidhun · 29th December 2008, 20:25

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Originally Posted by Dry Ice

My GOD that thing is hideous!!!

Seriously, I would rather keep this in my rear view mirror than be in his. Front is ok-ish but the back is ... I am at a loss of words here!!

But many cars with horrible rear-design, have performed well in India. Example: Wagon-R, Santro, and Indica.

14th January 2009, 19:16

Any News when this car is going to be launched?

romeomidhun · 16th January 2009, 13:42

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Originally Posted by vamshi_v

Any News when this car is going to be launched?

Not sure, but when launched, there will be a good competition between i10 and Splash. Waiting for it!

inferno · 16th January 2009, 15:53

Im not sure that this has been seen or not , but i found UK's splash website
Suzuki Splash - Fits Your Life

23rd January 2009, 22:50

I waited for Astar, I did not liked for the cramped space... Now again waiting for Ritz...

rm_arjuna · 6th March 2009, 15:51

Guys , came across some info on splash from suzuki global website , with Specs and engine options looks like Maruti has got another ace up its sleeves after Swift .

Specs in mm

Splash Getz Prime i20 Length 3720 3825 3940 width 1680 1665 1710 height 1590 1515 1505 wheel base 2360 2455 2525

Engine Options:
1L petrol - 48kw(65ps)
1.2L petrol - 63km(86ps)
1.3 diesel - 55kw(75ps) ; same fiat engine.

Safety features include :
a) 6 airbags ( 2 front + 2 seat side + 2 dual cutain airbags ) may find it way to our shores ...need to wait & see
b) Front Seat-belt pretensioners / force limiter
c) energy absorbing trims on pillar & roof side rails
d) ESP - ?? in indian models .
e) ABS / EBD

your thoughts fellow bhpians ..

ksethuram · 6th March 2009, 16:01

Already the waiting time for Diesel cars from Maruti is so long.. I dont think they will provide the diesel engine as the initial offering.

tifosimagic · 15th March 2009, 15:46

This could be an ideal hatch - with the driving characteristics of the Swift, but with some more legroom and boot space.
The ugly rear is such a let down though.

Gagan.js · 15th March 2009, 22:30

Whaaaaaaat? Another new model, doesn't maruti have enough already?

I would really like them to focus on current models with improvements on the Astar as I heard it isn't really a hot seller.

Plus I would think they would be working day and night trying to find a way to get the alto to kick nano's but.

Also where is that diesel sx4? I'm sure people will line up to buy it and also prospective ANHC/Verna buyers may shift to it.

S_budhiraj · 16th March 2009, 11:33

It is always good to have more offerings in the busy crowded segment, as it turns in favour of buyers.

Splash is more potential player than ugly looking A star, so Maruti Sales team will not be having problems selling it.

19th December 2008, 18:36	#62
sathyaprakash BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: chennai Posts: 448 Thanked: 46 Times	IMHO this is the worst designed car if its to be launched, worse than the first gen Santro honestly i don't understand why they should bring a new car in the best selling Swift platform when they could not meet the demand of already launched models like Dezire & A Star, its better for them to introduce the Diesel SX4 to boost its falling sale instead of introducing new models frequently
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19th December 2008, 19:09	#63
zenx Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,163 Thanked: 162 Times View My Garage	Maruto Eeeks would do it justice, honestly. Ghastly little thing, this!
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19th December 2008, 19:34	#64
romeomidhun Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: IN Posts: 3,363 Thanked: 5,362 Times	In UK, Suzuki is going to introduce an entry-level Splash model with A-Star's 1 litre KB series engine! That means India also have a higher chance of getting this engine under Splash's hood.
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21st December 2008, 13:34	#65
Dry Ice Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: -- Posts: 3,592 Thanked: 7,522 Times	My GOD that thing is hideous!!! Seriously, I would rather keep this in my rear view mirror than be in his. Front is ok-ish but the back is ... I am at a loss of words here!!
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14th January 2009, 19:16	#67
vamshi_v Posts: n/a	Any News when this car is going to be launched?
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16th January 2009, 15:53	#69
inferno BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 208 Thanked: 4 Times View My Garage	Im not sure that this has been seen or not , but i found UK's splash website Suzuki Splash - Fits Your Life
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23rd January 2009, 22:50	#70
vamshi_v Posts: n/a	I waited for Astar, I did not liked for the cramped space... Now again waiting for Ritz...
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6th March 2009, 15:51	#71
rm_arjuna BHPian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 473 Thanked: 166 Times	Looks like i20 is getting a worthy competitor ? Guys , came across some info on splash from suzuki global website , with Specs and engine options looks like Maruti has got another ace up its sleeves after Swift . Specs in mm Splash Getz Prime i20 Length 3720 3825 3940 width 1680 1665 1710 height 1590 1515 1505 wheel base 2360 2455 2525 Engine Options: 1L petrol - 48kw(65ps) 1.2L petrol - 63km(86ps) 1.3 diesel - 55kw(75ps) ; same fiat engine. Safety features include : a) 6 airbags ( 2 front + 2 seat side + 2 dual cutain airbags ) may find it way to our shores ...need to wait & see b) Front Seat-belt pretensioners / force limiter c) energy absorbing trims on pillar & roof side rails d) ESP - ?? in indian models . e) ABS / EBD your thoughts fellow bhpians ..
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6th March 2009, 16:01	#72
ksethuram BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Chennai , London (now) Posts: 233 Thanked: Once	Already the waiting time for Diesel cars from Maruti is so long.. I dont think they will provide the diesel engine as the initial offering.
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15th March 2009, 15:46	#73
tifosimagic Newbie Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 12 Thanked: 0 Times	This could be an ideal hatch - with the driving characteristics of the Swift, but with some more legroom and boot space. The ugly rear is such a let down though.
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15th March 2009, 22:30	#74
Gagan.js BHPian Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Mumbai Posts: 227 Thanked: Once	Whaaaaaaat? Another new model, doesn't maruti have enough already? I would really like them to focus on current models with improvements on the Astar as I heard it isn't really a hot seller. Plus I would think they would be working day and night trying to find a way to get the alto to kick nano's but. Also where is that diesel sx4? I'm sure people will line up to buy it and also prospective ANHC/Verna buyers may shift to it.
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16th March 2009, 11:33	#75
S_budhiraj BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 275 Thanked: Once	It is always good to have more offerings in the busy crowded segment, as it turns in favour of buyers. Splash is more potential player than ugly looking A star, so Maruti Sales team will not be having problems selling it.
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