Maruti A-Star and Ritz To Be Replaced By Single Model


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Maruti makes different planes.

The Maruti A-Star, called as the Suzuki Alto in the international markets is getting old and its sales performance is not all that great either.



The Maruti Ritz a.k.a. Suzuki Splash has also been here long enough to warrant a replacement. Autocar.co.uk reports that the small car specialist is planning to replace both the models with a single new product. We are talking about a small car which will have the Ritz’s space and the A-Star’s fuel economy.



The report also says the replacement will arrive in 2014 with Thailand as the production base. In preparation to welcome the new car, the A-Star and the Ritz will be gradually withdrawn from the international markets.

Further details regarding the upcoming small car is unclear but we expect it to be a direct rival to the Honda Brio. We think the Concept G70, previously called as the Regina, is a good place to start with.



In addition, Suzuki is reportedly working on the mid-life facelift of the Swift which is expected this year, a roomier hatchback which will rival Nissan Note globally and a small crossover which will tuck under the newly launched SX4 crossover.

Suzuki is staying away from premium products and is now shifting its attention towards its forte, the small cars.



Maruti A-Star and Ritz to be replaced by a single model
 
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This seems to be a surprise! Both the Maruti Suzuki A-star and the Ritz are doing great in the Indian markets atleast. Even if Maruti Suzuki does take this decision for their International markets, I'm sure they will come up with a great car. And after all who doesn't like a little change.
 
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This seems to be a surprise! Both the Maruti Suzuki A-star and the Ritz are doing great in the Indian markets atleast.
I don't think so. A-Star, Ritz & Zen Estillo have been market duds since its introduction and MS may be forced to discontinue these models sooner or later due to the market diktats. Kindly note, I am just pointing out the sales figures of these cars and not anything against the cars as such.
 
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Glad to see A-Star and Estilo go. Ritz is a surprise though, it sells well here and is a decent value for money car. Maybe Maruti will keep selling it in India. Hope to see better launches from Maruti in future.
 
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I'm actually a bit sad to see Astar go. it is the cheapest auto available and as it is a reasonable 4 speed one, FE is also good.
Actually Suzuki should try make a 2 door coupe of it and sell it as a lifestyle car. I feel India is now mature enough for a coupe.
 
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There is a new Limited Edition Ritz out there called Ritz @ buzz, Is that mean end of this product ?
 

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