Merry-To-Go-Arround

 

Exterior

  I don’t know if I am showing partiality since I own this car, but I really like the look. The way headlight slope off tight corners are really sexy. I like the high rise and ground clearance of the vehicle.

 

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort):

You get power steering,power windows and AC.Spacious for 4 adults and 1 child including the driver seated. People at the back have space and they don’t have to crouch to get in. Boot space is good for two large suitcases placed horizontally on top of one another + one small suitcase put vertically. 

 

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox

 Petrol Engine is flawless with good fuel economy. I get 14-15 kmpl in city depending upon the traffic and use of AC (my AC usage is about 30%). I get 19-20 with AC on highways depending upon the fuel I use. I generally use Shell petrol. Gear shift is not as smooth as the other car models from car makers like Hyundai or Honda. It was a hiccup initially but I am not complaining since it has improved over some time with service. Reverse gear may be sometimes uneasy for beginners.

 

Ride Quality & Handling

Good responsive steering. Aero-dynamic frame for great pick-up (compared to Swift with same engine. I have won the battle with it N number of times :-)). Seat positioning is good. It takes corners at high speeds. Good for both city and Highway travel. 

Final Words

I won Blue Blaze Ritz VXI of 2011 model. Was initially planning to buy a Bolero. Then took a test ride of it on suggestion of my wife. Liked it. Owned it. And Loving it. Bolero can wait. 

Good value for money and time tested Maruthi service. Would recommend it with a thumbs up.

Areas of improvement  

 The A pillar is causing a very big blind spot on the right. missed a few bikes and people while trying to cross the roads and taking sharps turns. Also the air inlet for the AC is placed in such a way that whatever is on the windscreen will eventually find its way into the inlet. very difficult to get your vacuum cleaner there to suck it Hazard to park my car underneath any trees.

 

 

 

 

 

Amazing pick up.Good Fuel Economy. Driving ComfortRight and Left Blind spots.