My First Dream Hatchback (5-6 Lacs - OTR)

[aks_hyd]

Thanks man!

I am not sure about the Airbag On/Off switch. Airbag On/Off switches are meant for child safety. An airbag can seriously injure or even kill an unbuckled child who is sitting too close to it or is thrown toward the dash during emergency braking. So, placing yourself 10 inches (25 cm) from your driver airbag gives you a clear margin of safety. IMO, children should never ride in the front seat. If at all the kids are sitting in the front, the Airbag should be turned off for the passenger side. Rule says:

It is legally banned to turn off Airbags with some exceptions.

This is the reason why Hyundai i20 has the Airbag On/Off switch. Also it is interesting to note that i20 Sportz comes with driver side airbag only and there is no on/off switch. I think you can get the On/Off switch fitted from the authorized service center (I am not sure about it).

Regarding upgrading the alloy wheels, I don't think you should go for that. Probably you can consider doing it when you are done with your stock tyres!

@ Shynish M,

Wow that was a great rule for the hatchbacks. Thanks a lot for sharing this information. It's true i really get pissed off sometime when i see kids on the passenger seat. Moreover most times they are standing on the seat and leaning forward. Ignorant Parents!!!!!! The kids should be in the rear seat only.

So it mean Ritz ZXi doesnt need a tyre upgrade. Will save some bucks here

I think blue eyed boy- Wagon R suits u perfectly. Otherwise, I would go for Figo.

@ type -r,

Yes blue eyed boy a completely revamped and great package. Sheer numbers of Wagon R on the road are the testimony of this. Figo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Gosh it take my breath away but FE is a deterrent factor.

Aks, Where's the attached spreadsheet?


Drive Safe,
350Z

@ 350Z,

I have forwarded you now.

If you want to share a document in Microsoft office format, you may have to use the SkyDrive and upload the document as public. Alternatively, you can use Google Docs too.

@ Shynish M,

Thanks for sharing the tricks of the trade. Will keep in the mind.

@aks- If you want we can get a road test review.

@ Akash ,

That seems to be a great option.

Regards,
Aks

 

[Akash]

@aks- I test drove Ritz a few months back. If you have any query related to it(petrol version), i will be happy to help you.

 

[aks_hyd]

@aks- I test drove Ritz a few months back. If you have any query related to it(petrol version), i will be happy to help you.

@ Akash,

It will be great if you can share inputs ( Pros & Cons ) with me .

Regards,
Aks

 

[RSM]

Wow, great discussion going-on here.

Regarding Airbag, as Shynish already expalined, most of the car with passenger airbag will have on/off option. IMO, the airbag without seat belt is more dangerous. So always keep seat belt on.

 

[*Arkin_Young*]

Nice spreadsheet.
Is the Figo ZXi the Diesel or Petrol?

 

[AMG]

Zxi is petrol.

 

[aks_hyd]

Wow, great discussion going-on here.

Regarding Airbag, as Shynish already expalined, most of the car with passenger airbag will have on/off option. IMO, the airbag without seat belt is more dangerous. So always keep seat belt on.

@ RSM,

True the purpose of Airbags (if deployed) completely fails if the driver or passenger are not wearing seat belts. This make seat belt most important safety feature. Consider these scenarios:

Scenario 1:

Airbag didn't deployed (as far as I know Airbags do deploys only if vehicle is travelling beyond a threshold speed and it met with a sudden impact - some relay at work seems): If driver and passenger are not wearing seat belts they are bound to suffer the whole impact of the accident directly minus some impact taken by the crumple zones. In worst scenario people can even be thrown out of the vehicle through front windshield.

Scenario 2:

Airbags Deploys but the driver is not wearing seatbelts: These days all the vehicles with Airbags (or not with Airbags also) are coming with the "Front ELR seatbelt with pretensioner" feature. This feature activates the locking mechanism in a sudden deceleration (again some relay which decide how sudden is the deceleration) making seatbelt sensitive to the vehicle speed. It helps to hold the driver or passenger on the seat firmly and if airbags do deploy then they serve the purpose for which they are meant.

Nice spreadsheet.
Is the Figo ZXi the Diesel or Petrol?

@ Arkin_ Young

Thanks. Its petrol 1.2 engine.

 

[Shynish M]

as far as I know Airbags do deploys only if vehicle is travelling beyond a threshold speed and it met with a sudden impact - some relay at work seems

ABS, EBD & Airbags are in action if the vehicle is above 19.4 km/h. However, it is said that most of the advanced airbag activation system can trigger even at 10 mph /6 kph. (I don't have any artifact to support this, I will try to find). Please check the thread ABS, ESP, EBD & Airbag - What value do they add ? for more information.

How Seatbelts Work will explain how important and safe it is to use seat belts.

 

[aks_hyd]

ABS, EBD & Airbags are in action if the vehicle is above 19.4 km/h. However, it is said that most of the advanced airbag activation system can trigger even at 10 mph /6 kph. (I don't have any artifact to support this, I will try to find). Please check the thread ABS, ESP, EBD & Airbag - What value do they add ? for more information.

How Seatbelts Work will explain how important and safe it is to use seat belts.

@ Shynish,

Went through the complete thread and links provided in one go. Nice learning. Thanks for sharing.

@ Ritz Owners / People with Ritz Driving Experience

Does Ritz have many blind spots? How things are at the turning due to A pillar? Do they obstruct the view ? Does the reversing the vehicle is a bit tricky due to thick C pillars? I do know that all the blind spots can not be eliminated but do want to know how are things @ Ritz ?

 

[ragha2010]

My uncle owns Ritz vxi and he is quiet happy with his buy. He is getting 14 kmpl in city with 50% ac on. He bought Ritz because it was newest model from Maruti and also Maruti ASS.

 

[Nik_india]

Hi Aks,

Why don't you try i10 and compare it with Ritz?

i10 has better mileage and it's a very peppy ride.

As you said earlier that you and your wife will drive the car , then according to me you should try i10 also because it is very silent car and have gr8 interiors.

Recently I have purchased one for my mother and we are very happy with its performance on delhi city conditions.

Regards,

Nik

 

[aks_hyd]

My uncle owns Ritz vxi and he is quiet happy with his buy. He is getting 14 kmpl in city with 50% ac on. He bought Ritz because it was newest model from Maruti and also Maruti ASS.

@ Ragha 2010,

14 kmpl is not bad in City. Which City is your uncle from? Even to me also it’s a complete package for City runs and highway as well. Making (forcing - a bit only) wifey to develop taste for the Ritz rear. If everything goes ok then it can be my prized possession. Yes, Maruti A.S.S is one of the decisive factors to go for a car from Maruti stable.

Hi Aks,

Why don't you try i10 and compare it with Ritz?

i10 has better mileage and it's a very peppy ride.

As you said earlier that you and your wife will drive the car , then according to me you should try i10 also because it is very silent car and have gr8 interiors.

Recently I have purchased one for my mother and we are very happy with its performance on delhi city conditions.

Regards,

Nik

@ Nik_India,

True i10 is a great car. The interiors, plastic used are superb and way ahead of Maruti Cars like Ritz, Swift etc.

There is a spreadsheet attached in one of the above replies. I kept i10 1.2 Sportz as one of the contender there.

I am also following your thread of i10. Once again congrats on your buy.

@ All,

I have started noticing at least 5-6 figo on daily basis in Hyderabad. Normally out of 6, 4 have TDCi engine and 2 have petrol engine. I am not sure how the scenario is in the other cities but I am not seeing Chevy Beat as much as Ford Figo on road though Beat was launched almost a month earlier than Figo. This is not a generalization but a observation only. This is also not meant for any conclusion. I am seeing more Merc, Audi and BMW (and yes spotted 2 Harley as well yesterday ) on Hyderabad roads.

 

[RSM]

Beat is certainlly selling bit low compared to Figo, but its better looking, more features, cheaper maintanance than Figo (read petrol engine).

I don't think the sales number should be a criteria to take a new car.

 

[*Arkin_Young*]

OT @aks hyd
You don't need to quote someone's message and then start as @XX XXXXX.

EDIT: Congrats on becoming an Amateur TAIan!!

 

[aks_hyd]

Beat is certainlly selling bit low compared to Figo, but its better looking, more features, cheaper maintanance than Figo (read petrol engine).

I don't think the sales number should be a criteria to take a new car.

Thats true. It was just an observation. Kindaa a bit excited to see one of the prospect running live on the road. I can be blamed for this as this will be my first car.

True looks wise Beat is far ahead when compared with any of the current hatchbacks. Features like ACC make it more distinguised with competitors like Figo.

OT @aks hyd
You don't need to quote someone's message and then start as @XX XXXXX.

EDIT: Congrats on becoming an Amateur TAIan!!

Thanks for pointing the mistake. I never realized that.

Now i have corrected it.

Hey i got promoted. My company HR should be on TAI. They might take a clue from TAI, i got promoted here in one week and i am fighting with my HR for my long due promotion.