Ritz

Suzuki pulls a Ritzy move out of its small car bag of tricks to offer a very competent alternative to all the large hatchbacks on the market today. Adil Jal Darukhanawala has the gen on this lil' performer after an exclusive first drive.

Let's get one thing clear straight away about Suzuki's new supermini. It ain't going to be making waves as a Wagon R replacement which many of you thought was on the cards but then that is the good thing, both for Maruti Suzuki and also for the consumer who wants a more family-oriented large hatchback. Great for Maruti Suzuki because it allows the product planners to move the Wagon R into a newer perch and position in the market (think taxi or utility) and at the same time the firm's premium hatchback portfolio gets enhanced.