Suzuki Splash
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The Suzuki Splash is a city car
introduced in model year 2008 and jointly developed between Suzuki Motor Corporation and Opel
/Vauxhall — which will also market their version as the Agila
. It debuted as a concept car
at the 2006 Paris Auto Show and the production model debuted at the 2007 Frankfurt Auto Show. The Splash is slotted below the Swift
in the European market lineup, and uses a shortened wheelbase version of its chassis. In the Japanese market lineup, however, it is slotted between the Swift and the Solio
.
The car was launched with two 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 Splash 1.2 for ¥1,239,000 and the UK as a rebadged Vauxhall Agila.
Maruti Suzuki released the Splash in India as Maruti Suzuki Ritz. In China, it will be released by Changhe Suzuki towards the end of 2010. The Splash also went on sale in New Zealand in 2011. This reflected the popularity Suzuki's small cars have had in recent years.
2008 Suzuki in the management of General Motors until the U.S. (GM) has equity participation, the splash from GM related to its subsidiary in the European OEM has been supplied. Opel in Germany, in Vauxhall in Britain and said, "Agila" model of two generations (the first model Wagon R + was the sister car) is sold as. The Suzuki world strategy of two stages has been regarded as the first vehicle type, the other has been made by India manufacturing and sales in the multi Suzuki India. The future of manufacturing and sales will be held in China.
market Suzuki Splash is known as Maruti Suzuki Ritz. Maruti Suzuki has changed its name because the name “Splash” was already registered by Ford. Vauxhall / Opel Agila.
In India Maruti Ritz is available with nine variants, five with petrol and rest four with diesel engine options. The petrol variants of Maruti Ritz are powered by the company’s popular 1.2L, 1197 cc, K12M KB series petrol engine. This engine is getting much popularity in the Indian market because of its excellent performance and fuel efficiency. The light weight all aluminum K12M engine delivers 85 PS of maximum power at 6000 rpm with 113 newton metre of maximum torque 4000 rpm. The mileage it delivers in city is around 14.5kmpl in city and 18kmpl on highway.
The diesel variants of Maruti Ritz are powered by the Fiat’s 1.3L Multijet diesel engine. The 1.3L, 1248 cc, DDiS diesel engine which is well known for its excellent fuel efficiency. The power it delivers is lower than the petrol version but is sufficient for any hatchback car. This engine delivers 75 PS of maximum power at 4000 rpm with 190 newton metre of maximum torque at 2000 rpm. The mileage it delivers is 17.7 kmpl in city while on highway it gives 21kmpl.
Maruti Ritz Models
City car
A city car is a small car intended for use primarily in an urban area.City cars are sold worldwide and most automotive industry manufacturers have one or two in their line-up. In North-America city cars are often referred to simply as "subcompacts" alongside the superminis. These kind of cars...
introduced in model year 2008 and jointly developed between Suzuki Motor Corporation and Opel
Opel
Adam Opel AG, generally shortened to Opel, is a German automobile company founded by Adam Opel in 1862. Opel has been building automobiles since 1899, and became an Aktiengesellschaft in 1929...
/Vauxhall — which will also market their version as the Agila
Opel Agila
The Opel Agila is a city car marketed since 2000 by German automaker Opel as a rebadged variant of the Suzuki Wagon R and Suzuki Splash manufactured by Magyar Suzuki. The same vehicle is rebadged as a Vauxhall in the United Kingdom....
. It debuted as a concept car
Concept car
A concept vehicle or show vehicle is a car made to showcase new styling and or new technology. They are often shown at motor shows to gauge customer reaction to new and radical designs which may or may not have a chance of being produced....
at the 2006 Paris Auto Show and the production model debuted at the 2007 Frankfurt Auto Show. The Splash is slotted below the Swift
Suzuki Swift
The Suzuki Swift is a subcompact car produced by Suzuki in Japan since 2000. Prior to this, the "Swift" nameplate had been applied to the Suzuki Cultus in export markets such as Australasia, Europe, India and North America.- Predecessor :...
in the European market lineup, and uses a shortened wheelbase version of its chassis. In the Japanese market lineup, however, it is slotted between the Swift and the Solio
Suzuki Wagon R
The Suzuki Wagon R is a kei car first introduced in Japan in 1993, and is still in production by Suzuki. The R stands for Recreation. It is one of the first cars to use the "tall wagon or tall boy" design in which the car is designed to be unusually tall with a short bonnet and almost vertical...
.
The car was launched with two petrol engines, a 3-cylinder 1.0-litre and 4-cylinder 1.2-litre Family 0
GM Family 0 engine
The Family 0 is a family of inline piston engines that was developed by GM Powertrain Torino, a subsidiary of Opel, as a low-displacement engine for use on entry-level subcompact cars from Opel/Vauxhall....
, and a 4-cylinder version of Fiat
Fiat
FIAT, an acronym for Fabbrica Italiana Automobili Torino , is an Italian automobile manufacturer, engine manufacturer, financial, and industrial group based in Turin in the Italian region of Piedmont. Fiat was founded in 1899 by a group of investors including Giovanni Agnelli...
'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 Splash 1.2 for ¥1,239,000 and the UK as a rebadged Vauxhall Agila.
Maruti Suzuki released the Splash in India as Maruti Suzuki Ritz. In China, it will be released by Changhe Suzuki towards the end of 2010. The Splash also went on sale in New Zealand in 2011. This reflected the popularity Suzuki's small cars have had in recent years.
Summary
European market B is divided into segments, a compact car front-wheel drive. Platform, the Swift (second generation, ZC # system) is based on that. Body size in comparison with Swift is smaller than the one handed Takashi Tamotsu, also 30 mm shorter wheelbase is 2,360 mm. Engine cylinder 3 series (K10B type) 1000 cc petrol engine, inline four-cylinder (K12B type) 1200 cc gasoline engine and series made by Fiat 1300 cc is available in four-cylinder direct-injection diesel multi-jet, 5 MT or 4 AT and combination of is.2008 Suzuki in the management of General Motors until the U.S. (GM) has equity participation, the splash from GM related to its subsidiary in the European OEM has been supplied. Opel in Germany, in Vauxhall in Britain and said, "Agila" model of two generations (the first model Wagon R + was the sister car) is sold as. The Suzuki world strategy of two stages has been regarded as the first vehicle type, the other has been made by India manufacturing and sales in the multi Suzuki India. The future of manufacturing and sales will be held in China.
Suzuki Splash in India
In the Indian autoAuto
Auto, from Greek αὐτο- auto- "self, one's own", may refer to:*An automobile*An auto rickshaw*Auto, an Israeli car magazine*Short for automatic* Auto , a form of Portuguese dramatic play...
market Suzuki Splash is known as Maruti Suzuki Ritz. Maruti Suzuki has changed its name because the name “Splash” was already registered by Ford. Vauxhall / Opel Agila.
In India Maruti Ritz is available with nine variants, five with petrol and rest four with diesel engine options. The petrol variants of Maruti Ritz are powered by the company’s popular 1.2L, 1197 cc, K12M KB series petrol engine. This engine is getting much popularity in the Indian market because of its excellent performance and fuel efficiency. The light weight all aluminum K12M engine delivers 85 PS of maximum power at 6000 rpm with 113 newton metre of maximum torque 4000 rpm. The mileage it delivers in city is around 14.5kmpl in city and 18kmpl on highway.
The diesel variants of Maruti Ritz are powered by the Fiat’s 1.3L Multijet diesel engine. The 1.3L, 1248 cc, DDiS diesel engine which is well known for its excellent fuel efficiency. The power it delivers is lower than the petrol version but is sufficient for any hatchback car. This engine delivers 75 PS of maximum power at 4000 rpm with 190 newton metre of maximum torque at 2000 rpm. The mileage it delivers is 17.7 kmpl in city while on highway it gives 21kmpl.
Maruti Ritz Models
| Maruti Ritz LXi | This is the base model of petrol version with features like 60:40 folding rear seat, cup holder in console, ashtray, iCATS, child lock, power steering, manual air conditioner, body colored bumpers, internally adjusted ORVMs, green tinted glass windows, roof antenna, double horn, etc. |
| Maruti Ritz VXI | This is the upgraded model of petrol version with BS IV emission and features like fabric insert on door trims, front power windows, rear power windows, full wheel cover, black colored B pillar, seatbelt reminder, front seat under tray, etc. |
| Maruti Ritz VXI (ABS) | This is upgrade model of petrol version with all the features of Maruti Ritz VXI (BS IV) and extra ABS (Antilock Braking System). |
| Maruti Ritz ZXI | This is the top most model of petrol version with extra features like radio + CD with speakers, parcel tray, seat height adjuster, cigar lighter, tilt steering, steering wheel mounted audio controls, dual air bags, front ELR seat belt with pretensioner, etc. |
| Maruti Ritz LDI | This is the base model of diesel version with features like 60:40 folding rear seat, cup holder in console, ashtray, iCATS, child lock, power steering, manual air conditioner, body colored bumpers, internally adjusted ORVMs, green tinted glass windows, roof antenna, double horn, etc. |
| Maruti Ritz VDI | This is the upgraded model of diesel version with BS IV emission and features like fabric insert on door trims, front power windows, rear power windows, full wheel cover, black colored B pillar, seatbelt reminder, front seat under tray, etc. |
| Maruti Ritz VDI (ABS) | This is upgrade model of diesel version with all the features of Maruti Ritz VDI (BS IV) and extra ABS (Antilock Braking System). |
| Maruti Ritz Genus VXi | This is the petrol latest variant from the company launched as special edition which is equipped with Keyless entry, Tilt steering, Parcel tray, Distinct Body graphics, Rear wash and wiper, Radio + CD player with speaker, Body side mouldings and Dual tone dashboard. It is available in a new signature colour that is emerald blue. |
| Maruti Ritz Genus VDi | It is the diesel variant of Ritz and comes with the same features and colour that the Genus VXi has. |
History
- 2006 - Model concept in the Salon in Paris, "Project Splash" announced
- 2007 September - World Premiere in Frankfurt
- October 2007 - exhibited at the Tokyo Motor Show
- March 2008 - Started production and sales in Europe
- October 21, 2008 - started selling in Japan
- May 15, 2009 - Started production and sales in India . Places the current Ritz (Ritz).