This is arun from chennai writing this review after one 2 months usage of New Maruti Ritz VDI.Since this car is my first car and there was a lot of confusion over the selection between Ford Figo and Ritz VDI as I have decided to purchase only diesel vehicle.I analysed nearly three months and I have gone for test drive of Ritz VDI first.As soon as I sat in the driving seat I felt like sitting in a comfortable position.
I was new to manual gear car and I have driven Chevy 1983 model automatic gear car in gulf and Nisson hatch back car (automatic) in US.The roof of the Ritz is higher than other cars in this segment .I felt like sitting in an executive chair.I have dirven upto nearly 4 kilometers and I was not able to feel any significant difference.But in the next few days I have got a chance to drive ford figo.It is not taller car like Ritz..Figo is having more in rear space and the Leg rooms are comfortable.
Back side windows are not completely roll down.I have driven upto 5 kilometer and I have decided to go for Figo and booked the car.Luckily in the same day of booking I found in the Net Figo is having issues in the Speed breakers mainly in the toll gates.Having sitting capacity of 5 adults and the avg.weight of each adult is about 75kg this car is having issues in the little bit higher speed brakes.Many owners of Figo complaint the same issue in the forum and the Response of FORD is not upto convincing.Also when I drive FORD I felt like sitting in a lower position compare to other cars mainly in the signals changed my decision.That changed my mind also and I wanted to go for Ritz Vdi.
After one 2 months of drive I am completely satisfied .Fuel economy wise its giving me 16pl. in the city and 20 in the Highway with AC.
I Strongly recommend this car whoever is looking for comfort.economy and service.
Best of Luck.