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Best option in hatchback cars, Maruti Alto LXi delivers good performance and quality. It also steers well in heavy traffic. The new version of Alto was re launched supporting the BS IV emission norms by Maruti Suzuki.

Ecru Beige, Superior White, Midnight Black , Fire Brick Red, Blue Blaze and Silky Silver are the attractive hues that add a striking look to the vehicle.

Engine & Performance

0.8L, 796cc petrol engine model send out utmost power at 47PS at 6200rpm. Certified by the Automotive Research Association of India, the tremendous mileage it delivers is 19.3 kmpl.

The 3-cylinder MPFI, FC engine featuring 32 bit ECM has its torque at the peak with 62NM@3000rpm. There are also 4 valves fit into each cylinder of the engine.

This helps the vehicle to go beyond the expected 137 km/h with its mark 0-100 km/h in only 17.7 seconds. The mileage for the vehicle is set at 18.9 kmpl in the highway, while that at urban roads stand at 14.6 kmpl.

Combination of attractive design and technology makes the vehicle deliver vibrant performance. The petrol engine also favours 5 speed manual gearbox that facilitates the vehicle for smooth and stress-free performance even when the speed is soaring.

Appearance – Interior & Exterior

The sleek body brings elegance and style to the vehicle, thus leaving everyone breathless. The main eye-catching feature is its chrome highlighted Logo imprinted on the grill positioned at the front of the Maruti Alto.

It also offers chic front bumper and front grille mixing thoroughly with the headlights of the vehicle thus making it appear very spectacular and conspicuous. Not to forget the trendy tail gate at the rear and the steel wheels thus adding aggressiveness to its appearance.

The car with a ground clearance of 160mm has dimensions of length 3495mm, width 1475mm and height 1480mm. The wheel base of the car is 2360mm. It comes with option for Manually Adjustable Ext. Rear View Mirror and Tinted Glass.

Impressive in its interiors it opts for fabric upholstery thus matching it well with the feel of the vehicle. It gives out the right amount of sophistication.

Air conditioner and the heater are the most eminent features of the vehicle. Other features include Electronic Multi-Tripmeter and Glove Compartment.

Comfort & Safety

The vehicle shows off 5 doors for the vehicle with 145/ 80 R12 sized tubeless tyre helping to minimise the pace of skidding. It can seat as well 5 persons. The user can drive the car with added confidence because of the 12 inch wheels featured.

You know very well, safety is another aspect not to compromise on. To cater to the safety requirements, the model accommodates Brake Assist, Halogen Headlamps, Rear Seat belts, Door Ajar Warning and Side Impact Beams.

The collapsible type power steering and rack and pinion type gears are fitted with the vehicle. It can lock its front wheels via disc type brakes while drum type form the rear brakes.

Additionally, McPherson Strut with torsion type roll control device come as front suspension and Coil spring with three link rigid axle & isolated trailing arms is the suspension at the rear. Gas filled shock absorber is also fitted to the model.

Not to be outdone in its comfort features the Front Wheel Drive model is fitted with Remote Fuel Lid Opener, Low Fuel Warning Light, Rear Head Rest and Cup Holders in the front.

Other variants of the vehicle available are Maruti Alto Std and Maruti Alto LX.

Maruti Suzuki brings out its greatly looked-for and glorified hatchback model, the Ritz in the premium A2 Market Segment, in a bid to compete with its rival, which has rolled out the i10 model, just now in the Indian market.

Designed in a classic style, the latest Maruti Ritz offers incredible technology and power. Looking extremely elegant the vehicle also delivers great performance and is expected to be very cost-effective to run on roads.

The vehicle arrives in both petrol and diesel variants. It is expected to vie with other vehicles in the same segment that include Alto, WagonR, Swift, Zen and the lately-launched A-Star.

Engine Specification

Maruti Ritz VDI (ABS) BS IV is powered using a 1.3L 85 PS DDiS engine w/ Common Rail multi injection technology. The engine with 4 cylinders reports an Engine Displacement of 1248cc.

The diesel engine vehicle offers the utmost power of 85PS@6,000rpm and the maximum torque can be 113kgm@4,500rpm. DOHC engine has 4 valves per cylinder claiming a CRDI Fuel Supply System. It also has 5-speed manual transmission.

The fuel tank capacity for the vehicle is 43 litres. The diesel variant is said to feature Emission Norm Compliance as well as Emission exhaust system like Exhaust Gas Recirculation.

Performance

The Front Wheel Drive model features Power Steering with Collapsible column. It portrays McPherson Strut & Coil spring as Front suspension, even as Torsion Beam & Coil Spring form the rear suspension.

The Ritz is fitted with Electronic Assisted Rack & Pinion steering gear type. It has a turning radius of 4.7m. The front brakes is ventilated disc type while the front tyres are locked using the drum brakes.

The vehicle avows maximum speed of 156 kmph, with an acceleration of 13.7kmph. The mileage in the city for the vehicle is said to be 17.7kmpl, while that is the highway is expected to be 21.1kmpl.

Exterior

Trendiest car of the kind, it is lined at its sides thus giving the vehicle a youthful and sporty appearance. The car sporting an aerodynamic design and aggressive look is supreme in its exterior. Class and elegance are the watchwords that make it up.

The vehicle features boomerang tail lights and headlights offering better vision. It is also fitted with body colour bumpers and internally adjusted ORVMs. Other features are coloured outside door handles and door mirrors.

The hatchback vehicle can claim 3715 mm for Length, 1680 mm for Width, 1620 mm for Height and a wheelbase of 2360 mm. It also offers good ground clearance at 170mm.

Interior

Not to be outdone it comes across as eye-catching and appealing with dynamic and spacious interiors. It delivers highest satisfaction to the users as well as soothes them. It has the capacity to seat 5 people.

The cabin lights fitted at both the centre and sides gives the car a shinning effect. Other interior features that add to its classy elegance includes tachometer, digital displayed trip meter, info display clock and temperature, seat back pocket, front seat under tray, radio + cd with speakers and more.

Meanwhile, the car also offers utmost comfort via its features such as 60: 40 folding rear seats, tilt Power Steering, front and rear seat head restraint, illuminated steering mounted audio controls, completely built- in stereo system, power windows, luggage space, cup holders, ticket holders and console box.

Some other comfort features are remote fuel lid opener, boot lid opener, cigarette lighter and antenna or more.

Safety Features

Compromise is not something Maruti Ritz VDI (ABS) BS IV caters to in terms of its safety. The front and rear fog lamps protect the vehicle against bad weather.

Intelligent Computerised Anti Theft System (Immobiliser iCATS) to serve as defence against theft as well as the front ELR seat belt with pretensioner to reduce the force during abrupt braking and collision, are fitted with the vehicle.

Other advanced safety features found in the car are child lock, central locking, ABS (Anti lock Braking System) with EBD and Dual front SRS Airbag.

Maruti Ritz is available in other variants like LXI, VXI, LDI, ZXI & ZDI. All the variants of this vehicle come in colours such as Fire Brick Red, Superior White, Bakers Chocolate, Silky Silver, Glistening Grey, Racing Green, Blue Blaze and Midnight Black.

Swift DZire – The Car You Desire

Maruti has done a fantastic job in modelling Swift to the new Maruti Suzuki Swift DZire. The new DZire comes in both petrol and diesel, each having three variants. The petrol variants of the vehicle are Lxi, Vxi and Zxi, whereas the diesel variants are Ldi, Vdi and Zdi.

Interiors

The interiors of the DZire are simply superb. Classy dashboard, integrated audio system with remote control and powerful speakers promises perfect music with the perfect drive. Your favourite music is now within easy reach with the steering mounted audio controls. With the integration of the automatic climate control option, you have to just choose the temperature you desire and the on-board computers auto adjust to the weather outside, maintaining precise cabin temperature.

The multi functional display is the other feature worth a note. The digital clock tells you not only the time, but also the ambient temperature outside. With the help of the tilt steering, you can drive easily after adjusting the steering wheel to your individual posture.

The new Swift DZire is an entry level sedan that offers style, features and performance and that too at an attractive price. Yes, Maruti Suzuki has proved its excellence once again with this vehicle.

Maruti  Suzuki, the pioneers in manufacturing big, small and medium range cars have come up with the new revolution in Indian automobile industry by introducing a mid size family car – Swift Hatchback. They have provided the customers from different strata with different variant options which suit their budget, Like Swift Lxi, Vxi, Zxi in petrol versions and Swift Ldi, Vdi in diesel. They always have taken an uncompromising attitude in the safety, efficiency and comfort of this passenger car. I am giving an account of the Maruti Suzuki Swift Ldi Diesel – version. This Swift hatchback is the only fastest moving economical car on the Indian roads, which carries 6 months waiting period for its delivery, this itself shows the perfection and performance they maintain for this vehicle.  This classy car is fitted with 16 valves 4 –cylinder, 1300cc engine, generating a maximum power of 87bhp @ 6000 rpm.

This 4-door, 5-seater, comfy Swift Ldi is designed to give spacious interiors for the passenger as well as maximum comfort to the driver. It’s an ultimate drivers delight with 5 speed manual synchromesh in all gears, one reverse has gear ratios varies from 3.545 1st gear to 0.757 5th gear and reverse is 3.272. It permits driver to shift gears with much ease from 5th gear to 1st gear for the sudden halt of the vehicle. Front brakes are of ventilated disc and rear is of drum. In addition to these, 2390mm wheel base and 14” tyres gives this vehicle a desired boost to the breaking system.

The engine capacity of the Maruti Swift diesel Ldi is 1298cc, to enhance the performance this 16 valve, 4 cylinders, has the compression ratio of 9.0:1, its bore is 74.0 and stroke75.5mm is a power house on the roads. The maximum torque of 113 Nm @4500 rpm gives this sturdy vehicle immense initial thrust. The multipoint injection fuel distribution enables the Maruti Swift Ldi to achieve great fuel efficiency in adverse traffic conditions, the minimum turning radius of 4.7 metres and power steering with rack and pinion makes driving effortless in city as well as in hard terrain. Manufacturer also provides side impact roll bars for all the doors to make sure the safety of this vehicle.

The overall length of 3695mm, width 1690mm, height 1530mm and ground clearance of 170mm makes Maruti Swift Ldi a comfortable vehicle in the mid size family car segment. Mac Pherson strut and coil in the front and Torsion beam coil spring rear gives the passengers smooth and luxury ride they desire. The Maruti Swift Ldi Diesel gross weight is 1415 kgs, Luggage capacity 232 litres when seatback raised and 368 litres seat back folded. This fine machine has a fuel tank capacity of 43 litres and could stretch a maximum speed of 160 mph.  They give additional features like Child locks for rear doors and 12v accessory socket in front console. They also provide 2 glass holders in between front seats, antenna, green tinted window glass, as well as front rear windshields, seat belts for front & rear seats, sun visors for front seats, a side door mirror. The comfort of manual air conditioner and heater they have provided is truly exhilarating and makes this machine the most favourite in the recent times.

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