Ritz Vxi Initial Ownership Report

 

I had my Ritz VXi delivered a month back and so far done over 1200 kms in city driving alone... So thought this would be a right time to post my initial ownership... Here goes my experience...

 

Exterior As per many Ritz is not a good design considering its rear shape.. But I found that is something different than usual and it gives a style of its own.. They call the design to be of an ARROW, which can be easily observed if one looks at the car from the sides.. The front design of the car gives the car a bigger look... My neighbors i10 standing next to mine looks small when compared to Ritz.. It gives you a feel that you are driving a big car.

 

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) The interiors of the car is better when compared to any other Maruti car in the hatch segment. Still miss a utility boxes on the driver side. There is a small utility box available(V & Z versions only), which I did not use it till date.

The prime reason why I choose this car against any other car in its segment is the space and comfort that it offers.. Being a tall boy, the interior is very roomy. My mom having knee problems found it quite easy to get in and off this car, than compared to any other hatch till date. AC is quite powerful.. It can cool the cabin quickly. Three persons can be easily accomodated in the rear.. Boot space is quite small, but the split rear gives you an option to extend it.

 

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox The engine is peppy and fun to drive.. Being a novice driver I found it quite easy to have a good hold of the car. The gear  handle is very conveniently placed.. The gear throws are short and gives a good experience. Rarely I face issues in gear shift.. Not a major concern though. FE appears to be good enough for a new car. I am getting approx 13 kmpl with 100% ac on. considering that the car had just done 1200  kms, hoping that the mileage would improve.

 

Ride Quality & Handling Being a novice driver I found the handling to be too easy. Was finding it difficult for the initial few KMs. But from then riding had been a pleasure. Having driven mostly in City, I found this to be  a good city car. the suspension can absorb pot holes quiet well. One area of concern would be the thick A pillar.. One should take a good test drive of this car and make them comfortable with this, as the thisk pillar is prone to create blind spots.. Having driven for quite sometime now, I do not find that as an issue anymore.

 

Final Words Good Car. Value for money.. Spacious & Cofort.

 

Areas of improvement None...

 

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