city car
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A-segment sales represent approx. 7-8% of the market in ...
that was introduced to the market in 2008. It was jointly developed by Suzuki Motor Corporation and Opel GmbH, which market their version under the name of Agila. Its debut as a
concept car
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took place at the
2006 Paris Motor Show
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Introductions Production cars
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In the European market lineup, the Splash was positioned below the
Swift
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and used a shortened wheelbase version of its chassis. In the Japanese market lineup, however, the car was situated between the Swift and the
Suzuki Solio
The is a mini MPV manufactured and marketed by Suzuki since 1997. The preceding model and the first generation Solio were derived from the narrower Wagon R.
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Predecessor: Wagon R-Wide (MA61S/MB61S; 1997)
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. The model was launched with three versions of petrol engines, a three-cylinder 1.0 liter and two four-cylinder 1.2 liter (1197 cc and 1242 cc) K engines, and a four-cylinder 1.3-liter version of Fiat's
MultiJet
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turbo-diesel engine. The Splash was also marketed as the Vauxhall Agila in the United Kingdom and as the Opel Agila in other European markets. It has different front and rear end styling.
Japan
The Splash was introduced to the Japanese market on 20 October 2008, available with the 1.2-litre engine.
India
Maruti Suzuki
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released the Splash in India as Maruti Suzuki Ritz. Maruti Suzuki changed its name because the name "Splash" was already registered by Ford. This car was successful, with more than 200,000 Ritz sold within the first 37 months of release.
In India, the Maruti Ritz is available in ten specifications; five with a range of petrol and diesel engine options, the petrol variants powered by the company's popular 1.2 liter (1197 cc), K12M petrol engine. The light weight all aluminum K12M engine delivers a maximum power at 6000 rpm with of maximum torque 4000 rpm. The mileage it delivers on city roads is around 14.5 km/L, and 18 km/L on highways.
The diesel variants of Maruti Ritz are powered by Fiat's 1.3-liter Multijet turbo-diesel engine. The DDiS turbodiesel engines are well known for excellent fuel efficiency and performance. This engine delivers at a maximum power of 4000 rpm with a maximum torque of 2000 rpm. The mileage it delivers is 17.7 km/L in the city and on the highway: 21 km/L. Whilst the petrol 1.2 engine (also used in the Swift & DZire) seems relatively underpowered, having stats of .
A refreshed Ritz was launched in India in 2012. This version sports a new ZDI variant, three new colors, and improved fuel efficiency.
The Maruti Suzuki Ritz 2015 model was launched with a redesigned trim. This model, however of the Ritz is based on similar technical engine specification as that of its predecessor. As part of the upgrades the vehicle received a new front fascia with a new grille, headlamps and bumpers. The vehicle is also likely to sport new alloy wheels, new seat upholstery and a new infotainment system.
Others
In Indonesia, the Splash was launched on 21 March 2010 and it was imported from India. It was initially offered only with manual transmission. The facelifted Splash was launched in the country on 27 April 2013 and also offered with automatic transmission. Sales ended in 2016.
In China, it was released by
Changhe
Changhe, officially Jiangxi Changhe Automobile Co Ltd, is a Chinese automobile manufacturer based in Jingdezhen, Jiangxi province, China.second generation Ignis in early 2016. The Splash was also discontinued in Indonesia in June 2016, while the Ritz was discontinued in India in February 2017.
Gallery
File:Suzuki Splash SZ4. Lagoon Turquoise (rear).jpg, Pre-facelift
File:Geneva MotorShow 2013 - Suzuki Splash.jpg, 2013 facelift
File:Suzuki Splash (rear).jpg, 2013 facelift
File:2010 Suzuki Splash interior.jpg, Interior
File:Changhe SPLA 1.4 2014 (15211328102).jpg, Changhe Spla
File:Opel Agila 1.2 ecoFLEX Edition (B) – Frontansicht, 7. April 2011, Velbert.jpg, Opel Agila
File:Opel Agila 1.2 ecoFLEX Edition (B) – Heckansicht, 7. April 2011, Velbert.jpg, Opel Agila
File:2014 Vauxhall Agila S AC Ecoflex 1.0.jpg, Vauxhall Agila
File:SuzukiSplash 4.JPG, Concept model
File:SuzukiSplash 1.JPG, Concept model