Manufacturer Suzuki Body style 5-door hatchback | Class City car | |
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Also called Opel Agila
Vauxhall Agila
Maruti Suzuki Ritz Production 2008–2014 (Japan/Europe)
2009–2015 (India/Indonesia) Assembly Esztergom, Hungary (Magyar Suzuki)
Manesar, India (Maruti Suzuki) | ||
The Suzuki Splash is a city car introduced to the market in 2008. It was jointly developed by Suzuki Motor Corporation and Adam Opel AG — which market their version under the name of Agila. Its debut as a concept car took place in 2006 Paris Auto Show, making its production form debut at the 2007 Frankfurt Auto Show.
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In the European market line-up, the Splash was located below the Swift, and used a shortened wheelbase version of its chassis. In the Japanese market line-up, however, the car was situated between the Swift and the Solio.
The model was launched with two versions of petrol engines, a 3-cylinder 1.0-litre and 4-cylinder 1.2-litre Family 0, and a 4-cylinder version of Fiat's MultiJet diesel engine. Unlike its predecessor, the Wagon R+, the Splash has five seats as standard.
It was introduced to the Japanese market on 20 October 2008, available as the Splash 1.2 for ¥1,239,000 and was rebadged in the UK as a Vauxhall Agila. The model also reached the German market, but was rebranded under the name Opel as the Opel Agila. Maruti Suzuki released the Splash in India as Maruti Suzuki Ritz. In China, it was released by Changhe Suzuki towards the end of 2010. The Splash also went on sale in New Zealand in 2011. This multi-continental interest reflects the popularity Suzuki's small cars have had in recent years.
It was discontinued in Europe in late 2014, being replaced with the new Suzuki Celerio beginning in the summer of 2015. This new model is imported to Europe from Thailand. It was also discontinued in Indonesia in June 2016.
Summary
The European market is divided into segments: compact cars with front wheel drive being the relevant category. The Swift meets this criteria. (second generation, ZC # system). The Splash's body size, relative to the Swift is smaller; even more so than the Takashi Tamotsu, also 30 mm the wheelbase is shorter 2,360 mm. The engine cylinder in the 3 series (K10B type) 1000 cc is a petrol engine, a four-cylinder (K12B type) 1200 cc which is the series made by Fiat 1300 cc and is available with a four-cylinder direct-injection diesel multi-jet engine, 5 MT or 4 AT and with various other combinations of the prestated.
In 2008, Suzuki under the management of General Motors (GM), a U.S-based company with equity participation, supplied the Splash from GM related to its subsidiary in the European OEM. Opel provided the "Agila" model in two generations (the first model 'Wagon R +' was the sister car). The Suzuki world strategy consisted of two stages: regarded as the original vehicle type; the sport made by India manufactured and sold by Suzuki in India. The future of manufacture and sales of this model will take place in China.
India: Maruti Suzuki
In the Indian auto market, the Suzuki Splash was renamed as the 'Maruti Suzuki Ritz'. Maruti Suzuki changed its name because the name “Splash” was already registered by Ford. This car has been yet another success for Maruti, with more than 200,000 Ritz on Indian roads within the first 37months of release, all this without the support of any sort of advertisement campaign. The Ritz now competes with the Hyundai I10, Ford Figo, Chevrolet Beat, VW Polo, Tata Indica, Fiat Punto, Skoda Fabia and even her own sibling, the Suzuki Swift.
In India, the Maruti Ritz is available in ten specifications; five with a range of petrol and diesel engine options, the petrol variants powered by the company’s popular 1.2L (1197 cc), K12M petrol engine. The light weight all-aluminum K12M engine delivers 85 PS (63 kW; 84 hp) a maximum power at 6000 rpm with 113 N·m (83 lb·ft) of maximum torque 4000 rpm. The mileage it delivers on city roads is around 14.5 km/l, and 18 km/l on highways.
The diesel variants of Maruti Ritz are powered by Fiat’s 1.3L Multijet diesel engine. The 1.3L, 1248 cc. DDiS diesel engines are well known for excellent fuel efficiency and performance. This engine delivers 75 PS (55 kW; 74 hp) at a maximum power of 4000 rpm with 190 N·m (140 lb·ft) a maximum torque of 2000 rpm. The mileage it delivers is 17.7 km/l in the city and on the highway: 21 km/l. Whilst the petrol 1.2 engine (also used in the Swift & DZire) seems relatively underpowered, having stats of 85 PS (63 kW; 84 hp).
A new version of Ritz was launched in India in mid-2012. This version sports a new ZDI variant, 3 new colours and improved fuel efficiency.
A face-lifted trim of Maruti Suzuki Ritz is expected to be launched in India by the end of 2015. The updated model of Ritz is based on similar technical engine specification. As part of the upgrades the vehicle shall receive a new front fascia with a new grille, headlamps and bumpers. The vehicle is also likely to sport new alloy wheels, new seat upholstery and a new infotainment system.
Maruti is rumoured to discontinue the Ritz after six years owing to poor volumes and is expected to be replaced with the upcoming compact car the ‘YRA’.
Maruti Ritz models