Maruti Suzuki Alto 800 is definitely the best car to own in small segment due to its very low maintenance and the fact that almost every mechanic can repair this car. Unlike honda and ford which can not be repaired by the local car mechanics due to complex machines, maruti 800 is a car which can be repaired by anyone.
I used this car for like 7 years and it is so wonderfull that I still feel great.
So, it is a best car in the small segment.