Suzuki Motor Corp. unveiled its newly designed Swift

Japanese automaker, Suzuki, unveiled its newly upgraded Maruti Suzuki Swift at Esztergom in Hungary. Osamu Suzuki, Suzuki Motor Corp. Chairman and CEO, Suzuki Motor Corp. unveiled the car along with Hungarian Prime Minister, Viktor Orban.

The company also posted pictures of the upgraded car in its official website.

Suzuki Motor launched the Swift back in 2004 as its strategic global model in Japan, Europe, China, and India. The car own many prestigious awards for its design and performance and became very much popular.

The new Suzuki Swift will be a hatchback car with a complete make over. The new Suzuki Swift hatchback is larger but lighter than its predecessor. It measures 12.6 feet X 5.5 feet X 5.0 feet. The new version is 9 cm lengthier and has a more roundish look. The wheel base of the new Suzuki Swift has been increased by 5 cms. The new car has large wheels and lower profile tyres to ensure better performance.

The new version is lighter than its predecessor. The lightweight has been achieved by the use of higher tensile still which also ensures better safety for the passenger.

The current version of Suzuki Swift is available with 1.3 liter engine. The new Suzuki Swift sports a 1.2 litre Dual VVT petrol engine capable of producing 94 PS (69KW) of power and 118 NM of torque. There will be another 1.3 liter diesel engine version that will be launched in the U.K. in 2011 and it will have a fuel efficiency of 4.2 liters per 100 km against 5 liters per 100 km in the petrol version.

The new Suzuki Swift has better fuel efficiency, upgraded engine and safety features. It also has a spacious and stylish interior, more improved than its predecessor. The new Suzuki has extended headlights, revamped taillights and alloy wheels and uniquely positioned license plate.

The upgraded Suzuki Swift has better handling. Safety features include “leg-injury-mitigating brake,” clutch pedals, front and curtain airbags.

Comfort features include keyless start, collapsible steering column. The new Swift has been designed to meet the Euro 5 emission standards. The car will be available in 4 or 5 door variants.

Initially, the car will be released in the UK and in other developing countries like India where the car is very popular.

Suzuki GS 150 R: The first 150cc motorbike from Suzuki Motorcycle in India

Today motorcycle is not just a vehicle to go from point A to point B but a fashion icon, a style statement. Suzuki Motor Company is one of the top automakers in world and one of the successful automakers in India. Maruti Suzuki India Ltd. is one of the top car makers of India. In 2000-2001, the company started its own motorcycle subsidiary, Suzuki Motorcycle India Private Limited (SMIL). In October 2008, Suzuki Motorcycle launched its first 150cc motor bike, the Suzuki GS 150R aka Lanza.

The new Suzuki GS 150R has a sporty style look. Its overall design has been inspired from Suzuki’s international superbike GSX-R. Its aerodynamic shaped LED tail lamp with integrated rear turn signals, fuel tank, well designed headlight with integrated turning signals make it a mean looking machine. The motorcycle is ideal for city riding.

Dimensions, weight and color:

Overall length: 2095 mm

Overall width: 775 mm

Overall height: 1120 mm

Wheelbase: 1340 mm

Ground clearance: 160 mm

Seat height: 790mm

Dry weight (without any fluid): 134 kg.

Curb weight: 149 kg.

Colors: Candy dark greenish blue, pearl nebular black, metallic flint gray, candy max orange.

Engine:

Engine type: Air-cooled, 4-stroke, SOHC

Bore (cylinders’ diameter): 57mm

Stroke: 58.6 mm

Displacement: 149.5 cm³

Maximum power: 13.8 bhp @8500rpm

Maximum torque: 13.4 Nm@ 6000 rpm

Compression ratio: 9.35:1

Carburetor: BS26 with TPS

Ignition: Capacitor Discharge Ignition.

Start: Electric and kick start.

Transmission: 6 speed.

Suspension,tyre, brake:

Front suspension: Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped.

Rear suspension: Swingarm type coil spring, oil and gas damped.

Front tyre size: 2.75-18 42P

Rear tyre size: 100/90-18 M/C 56P

Front brake type: Hydraulic single disc.

Rear brake type: Drum.

Other major features:

• The headlight and tail lamp of the Suzuki GS 150R makes it stand out from the rest. The turning signals on the back have been beautifully integrated with its aerodynamically shaped tail light. The headlight of the bike is also very beautifully designed.
• The digital speedometer offers dual mode- power mode and economic mode. In the power mode, the motor cycle runs faster. In the economic mode it conserves fuel. The speedometer has the world’s first eco-mode-equipped engine rpm indicator.
• The rear suspension comes with separate reservoir tank which facilitates the oil cooling system.
• The 1500 cc engine with new design offers great performance. Fitted with a BS26 carburettor and Throttle Positioning Sensor (TPS) the motorbike is an ideal ride for city. The engine balancer technology minimizes vibration.
• The fuel tank of the Suzuki GS 150R is massive yet very much stylish and gives a very muscular look to the bike.
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Price:

The Suzuki GS 150R will cost between Rs.57,000 and 62,000.

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Maruti Ritz specifications: A quick look

(This entry was originally uploaded on May 2009.)

On May 15, 2009, Maruti Suzuki India Ltd. launched its latest hatchback car, Maruti Ritz. The car is the first one to follow BS-IV emission norms. In my previous posts, I gave you all the news about the launch of Maruti Ritz. In this post, I am giving all the specifications and features of Maruti Suzuki Ritz.

• Name: Maruti Ritz
• Model variants: Maruti Ritz comes in three Petrol variants includeing Lxi, Vxi and Zxi. The two diesel variants including Ldi and Vdi.
• Length: 3715mm
• Width: 1680 mm
• Height: 1620 mm
• Wheelbase: 2360 mm
• Ground clearance: 170 mm
• Turning circle radius: 4.7 meters
• Kerb weight: Lxi (1005 kgs); Vxi (1015 kgs); Zxi (1030 kgs); Ldi (1100 kgs); Vdi (1110 kgs).
• Seating capacity: 5
• Fuel tank capacity: 43 litres
• Brakes: Maruti Ritz comes with ventilated discs on its front wheels and drum discs on rear wheels.
• Tyres: The Zxi variant supports 185/70 R 14 size. On the other hand, all the other variants run on 165/80 R 14.
• Colors: Fire brick red, bakers chocolate, blue blaze, silky silver, racing green, glistering grey, midnight black, and superior white.

Maruti Ritz design:

The car is designed following the “tall boy philosophy.” The high roof makes the car appear more spacious. The exterior and interior design has been done by Suzuki Motor Corp.’s design team in Europe. It is then taken through three design clinics. In addition, test laboratories in Japan, Europe, and India carried out various tests including engine dyno, wind tunnel, cold/hot chambers, and emissions lab.

Maruti Ritz Interior:

Like the exterior, the interior of the Maruti Ritz is designed to give you comfort and a feel of liveliness and luxury. Just because it is a compact car does not mean that it has not enough luggage space. The 60:40 rear seat split enables you to increase your boot space when you are driving with extra luggage. In addition, the high roof line and adjustable seats makes the car very comfortable. The two tone dashboard and the waterfall console with silver lining will make you feel like you are driving an expensive brand car.

Maruti Ritz Exterior:

The roof line of the Maruti Ritz flows in arc and the rear vertical gives it a high aerodynamic efficiency which enables the car to remain steady at high speeds and reduces drag. The car also looks very sporty and the crease lines on the sides add up to its youthful look. The boomerang tail lights ensure high visibility at night. The Vxi and Zxi models of the car come with front fog lamps and rear fog lamps which enables the driver to drive in difficult weather conditions. The alloy wheels not only increase Maruti Ritz’s style quotient but also provides better stability.

Maruti Ritz Engine:

Maruti Ritz is powered by the lightweight and fuel efficient K12M engine. The petrol version of the engine has a fuel efficiency of 17.7 kmpl. The engine can pickup very quickly for its high power and torque. The engine oil is not required to be changed before 10000 km. The spark plugs have a life span of 40,000 km. The DDis technology diesel engine has a fuel efficiency of 21 kmpl and offers low engine noise.

Cylinder: 4 (diesel and petrol).

Engine CC: 1197cc (petrol) 1248 cc(diesel)

Maximum power: 85ps@6000 rpm (petrol) and 75ps@4000 rpm.

Maximum torque: 113 Nm@4500 rpm (petrol) and 190 Nm@ 2000 rpm.

Some more features of Maruti Ritz:

• The Maruti Ritz comes with iCATs.
• The Maruti Ritz has central locking
• The Maruti Ritz comes with child lock.
• The Maruti Ritz has dual airbags.
• The Maruti Ritz has front ELR seat belt with pretensioner.
• The Maruti Ritz comes with front and rear fog lamps.
• The Maruti Ritz comes with body colored bumpers.
• The Maruti Ritz has OVRM feature to control side mirros.
• The Maruti Ritz comes with hub caps.
• The Maruti Ritz comes with full wheel covers.
• The Maruti Ritz has alloy wheels.
• The Maruti Ritz has rear window defogger.
• The Maruti Ritz has rear wiper and washer.
• The Maruti Ritz comes with air-conditioner.
• The Maruti Ritz has power steering.
• The Maruti Ritz has double horn.
• The Maruti Ritz comes with fabric insert on door trim.
• The Maruti Ritz has front and rear door power windows.
• The Maruti Ritz comes with tilt steering
• The Maruti Ritz has audio control mounted on steering wheel.
• The Maruti Ritz comes with keyless entry system.
• The Maruti Ritz comes with foldable grip assistant.
• The Maruti Ritz has adjustable front seat head restraint and rear seat head restraint.
• The Maruti Ritz comes with roof antenna.
• The Maruti Ritz comes with ashtray.
• The Maruti Ritz comes with cup holder in console.
• The Maruti Ritz comes clock.
• The Maruti Ritz comes with tachometer.
• The Maruti Ritz has seatbelt reminder for driver seat.
• The Maruti Ritz comes with door ajar warning lamp.
• The Maruti Ritz has seat back pocket.
• The Maruti Ritz has front seat under tray.
• The Maruti Ritz has radio and CD with speakers.
• The Maruti Ritz comes with parcel tray.
• The Maruti Ritz has seat height adjuster (driver side).
• The Maruti Ritz comes with accessory socket.
• The Maruti Ritz has cigar lighter.
• The Maruti Ritz comes with anti-glare interior rear view mirror.

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Maruti Ritz launch: Some information

(This entry was originally uploaded on May 2009.)

Maruti Suzuki India Ltd. today launched its latest premium compact car, Maruti Ritz, today. A hatchback car, Maruti Suzuki launched both petrol and diesel version of Maruti Ritz. The price starts from Rs.3,90,000 to Rs.4,99,000.

Shinzo Nakanishi, Managing director and CEO, Maruti Suzuki India Ltd., told reporters that Maruti Ritz is the fifth global model introduced by Suzuki Motor Corporation. and it is the first car in India to meet the Bharat Stage-IV emission norms. Both the diesel and petrol variants of the car will follow the emission norms. Mr. Nakanishi hopes that the car will yield great result for the company. Maruti Suzuki has no plans to export the car at this moment.

The design of the car adopts the “tallboy” philosophy and it is positioned for the A2 market segment. Overall, Maruti Ritz design adopts European style. India is one of the major markets for small cars. When we think of small cars, naturally we think of cheap cars that can be bought by people with tight budgets. When Maruti Suzuki started its operation in India, it produced low cost cars. The Maruti Suzuki 800, the first car launched by the company, was a low priced car which became immensely success and revolutionized the Indian auto industry. Though launched in 1984, Maruti Suzuki 800 still generates respectable amount of revenue for the company. Maruti decided to scrap the production of Maruti Suzuki 800 but later decided to upgrade its engine to meet India’s new emission norms.

However, things have changed a lot in India. With the rising economy and rapidly expanding capacity of the Indian middle class, people are not looking for low priced cars anymore. Indians living in large metropolis are going for compact cars that are stylish, well designed, offer more comfort and good driving experience. The year 2009 will be marked as the year of India’s transition toward premium compact cars. Many companies are going to launch their own premium compact cars this year and in the earlier part of 2010. For instance, Honda Motors will launch Honda Jazz, Fiat will launch Fiat Grande Punto. Hyundai Motor Company, which already launched successful compact cars like Hyundai Santro, Hyundai i10 and Hyundai Getz, is going to launch Hyundai i20. Initially, Hyundai Motors planned to sell 1,000 units of Hyundai i20 every month but the demand has already doubled and Hyundai expects to see further increase in the demand.

Maruti Ritz has been developed on the platform of Maruti Swift which enabled the company to offer the car at a lower price. In addition, a large portion of the parts of the car were produced in India.

Mr. Nakanishi said that MSIL has not fixed any sales target for the car yet because it it is tough to predict the future trend in a highly competitive car market like India. Moreover, the country is now coming out from economic recession. However, Mr. Nakanishi said that his company has all the capabilities to meet the requirements.

The petrol version of Ritz would be available in three variants with price tags ranging from Rs.3,90,000 to Rs.4,80,000. The diesel run Maruti Ritz will come in two variants priced between Rs.4,65,000 and Rs.4,99,000. The prices are introductory offers and subject to change at a later date.

The launch of the new car also drove up Maruti Suzuki’s share prices. Today, shares of Maruti Suzuki observed an intraday high of Rs.852 and intraday low of Rs.837.25.

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