Overview:
Maruti Suzuki new WagonR was first launched in 1993 in Japan. The WagonR made its Indian debut in 2001. Even though the car could not impress the Indian audience in the beginning, it gained quite some popularity later. And since then it has been one of the best selling cars for the company. Since its launch, Maruti Suzuki has sold 8.8 lakh units of the car in India and exported 5.5 lakh units to various countries.
In 2006, the WagonR got a facelift and the new Wagon R Duo, which could run on LPG apart from petrol, was launched. Now Maruti Suzuki has launched the BS IV compliant version of the WagonR.
The new WagonR, also known as "The Blue-Eyed Boy" has got a lot improvements such as new features along with a new dynamic look. Right from the new K-series engine to stylish new interiors, Maruti Suzuki has done everything to impress the Indian crowd.
The new Maruti Suzuki WagonR is available in a range of attractive colours including Superior White, Midnight Black, Baker's Chocolate, Breeze Blue, Fire Brick Red, Silky Silver and Glistening Grey.
Powertrain and Performance:
The all new WagonR comes in four variants, the LX, LXi, the high-end VXi and a CNG variant. The new car gets its power from a 998cc three-cylinder K10B engine and this engine is coupled by a 5-speed manual transmission that provides smooth manoeuvring of the car. The BS IV compliant engine can stir up 67 bhp at 6200 rpm and a maximum torque of 90 Nm at 3900 rpm.
The new WagonR is economical and its performance is out of this world with a mileage of 18 kmpl. The cable type transmission and new frame-type suspension offer great stability on all terrains owing to the gas filled inside the setup which is very different from the oil filled older mechanism. The NVH levels are also enhanced. Maruti has reworked the front suspension to ensure the car handling gets better.
Build and Styling:
The new WagonR with a bold and aggressive stance looks more muscular when judged against its predecessor. It has a fresher and curvier look, the V-character line amplifying the car's athletic personality. The bigger and sweeping headlamps sparkle with the blue tint giving the car the feel of a superstar. The sloping roof, extra-wide bumpers broadening towards the corners and the blazing fenders only add to the agile looks of the blue-eyed boy.
The life-size obese doors help in easy and comfortable entry and exit. The power windows offer the required privacy. There is the chrome accentuation in the front and back with the WagonR brand engraved in chrome in the rear. The new car has enhanced rear visibility.
The new WagonR comes as a bighearted package with roomy interiors. The dual-tone interiors offer a soothing ambience with the 3-D fabric seats with 60:40 split rear seats. Silver accentuation all around is a treat to the eye. The new tilt steering wheel, ergonomic gear knob and the new speedometer design make driving less tiresome and keep the driver yearning for more and longer drives. The centre console the new design offers precise information.
The new WagonR has the best-in-class wheel base of 2400 mm which is over 40 mm more than the original WagonR. The legroom too is extremely generous compared to the rest in the segment. It comes with a distance of 100 mm more than its predecessor. The 240mm front seats offer a warm welcome to even tall users. The headroom is grand. The full-trim interiors including A, B and C pillar trims create an excellent ambience.
Coming to the functional add-ons in the new WagonR, the car has push-type cup holders with a utility hook and a brawny, deeper glove box with an incorporated shelf, a rear parcel tray and an integrated tool box. The car is eco-friendly with a utility basket just below the co-driver's seat making it loud and clear 'while I am here, do not throw waste out of the car'. There is a front door map pocket and soft inserts on the floor console to safeguard the cell-phone camera unit add a pinch of grace to the interiors.
The electrical outside rear view mirror (ORVM) offers great visibility. Keyless entry and foldable assist-grips are added features that the new WagonR sports. A new HVAC unit providing a temperature reduction of four degrees than the existing model comes in the face lifted version of the WagonR.
The new WagonR comes swarmed with safety features. The high-end variant includes ABS & dual airbags, rear defogger, wiper & washer, driver seat belt indicator and the immobilizer i-CATS (intelligent Computerized Anti-Theft system) security system take care of car, driver and passenger safety. For ultimate entertainment on the drive, the new WagonR comes with an integrated audio with AUX-in and 6-band graphic equalizer.
