Suzuki Splash

Suzuki Splash

Manufacturer	Suzuki
Production	2008 -
Assembly	Esztergom, Hungary Manesar, India
Predecessor	Suzuki Wagon R+ (Europe)
Class	City car
Body style	5-door hatchback
Layout	FF layout
Engine	1.0L I3 1.2L I4 1.3L Diesel I4
Transmission	5-speed manual 4-speed automatic
Wheelbase	2,360 mm (92.9 in)
Length	3,720 mm (146.5 in)
Width	1,680 mm (66.1 in)
Height	1,590 mm (62.6 in)
Related	Opel/Vauxhall Agila

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. ^[1] 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 30mm shorter wheelbase is 2,360 mm. Engine cylinder 3 series (K10B type) 1000cc petrol engine, inline four-cylinder (K12B type) 1200cc gasoline engine and series made by Fiat 1300cc 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 ^[2] 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 auto 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 (63 kW; 84 hp) of maximum power at 6000 rpm with 113 N·m (83 lb·ft) 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 (55 kW; 74 hp) of maximum power at 4000 rpm with 190 N·m (140 lb·ft) 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^[3]

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 ^[4]
• 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 ^[5]
• May 15, 2009 - Started production and sales in India ^[6]. Places the current Ritz (Ritz).

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  Concept

See also

Common automobile platform :

• Suzuki Swift
• Suzuki SX4

References

1. ^ "Upcoming Releases: Suzuki Splash". ChinaAutoWeb.com. http://chinaautoweb.com/2010/07/upcoming-releases-suzuki-splash/. Retrieved 2010-07-25. 
2. ^ The first stage theme is "Sports", and Swift, Escudo / Gurandobitara, SX4 / SX4 sedan is true, the second stage theme is "Family"
3. ^ CarDekho (2010-09-01). Maruti Ritz India
4. ^ "スズキ株式会社 企業ニュース 2007年8月10日 スズキ、フランクフルトモーターショーへの出品概要". Suzuki.co.jp. http://www.suzuki.co.jp/release/d/2007/0810/. Retrieved 2011-08-08. 
5. ^ Suzuki, "Ma Jarusuzuki's "new compact car made by" Splash "released Suzuki Motor Corporation News Release October 21, 2008
6. ^ Ground clearance is 170mm in height, 1620mm in height is being raised, respectively. 1300cc petrol and 1200cc diesel engine in two types of transmission is only 5MT.

External links

• Official Suzuki Splash promotional site (Japanese)
• Suzuki Splash global site (English)
• Maruti Ritz In India