The Maruti Suzuki WagonR has surpassed the cumulative sales figure of 20 lakh. Launched in 1999, the WagonR took 133 months to reach the first 10 lakh sales mark. The next 10 lakh was achieved in just 79 months.
At the start of this year, Maruti Suzuki launched a new range-topping variant – VXI+ – in the Wagon R's line-up. The VXI+ variant's, which is available in both manual and automated manual transmission (AMT) options along with elective safety pack (dual-front airbags, ABS and EBD). The Wagon R VXI+ has borrowed the aesthetics and features of the Stingray both inside and outside, such as the projector headlamps, clear lens tail lamps, 14-inch gunmetal alloys, piano black interior inserts, and others.
Mechanically, the Wagon R VXI+ is available with the same 1.0-litre, three-cylinder, petrol motor, which puts out 68PS of max power and 90Nm of peak torque and is coupled to a five-speed manual or a five-speed automated manual transmission. The Maruti car returns the mileage of 20.51kmpl with petrol and 26.6kmpl with LPG fuel. The rest of the variants of the Wagon R remained unaltered, except for the addition of a new Midnight Blue colour, which was previously exclusive to the Stingray.
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I bought Wagon R Vxi in Nov-2015 and this is my first Car. The on-road price in Hyderabad was 4.91 Lac including accessories. I have driven it 12,000KM till Jan-2017. I have driven it on highways, city traffic, and places where there are no roads (Villages).Look and Style: Looks are average as is the case with all Maruti Suzuki cars. Interiors are much better than the previous versions. Dashboard and central console look refreshing.
Comfort: Comfortable enough for 4 people on lo... 10
I think the best family car is WagonR. Since its launch in the Indian market over a decade ago, Maruti states that the car has had over 8Lakh satisfied customers and with so many of them on the road. The first car was launched in 1999 . The new car is far bolder in its looks, far more aggressive and spacious while now being far more sophisticated in its appearance both inside and out.
The car is spacious and comfortable. As far the look is concerned it has a bold look. The most important adva... 1
The WagonR was amongst the first cars in the world to follow a ‘tall-boy’ design language. The short nose and nearly upright proportions helped it stand out amongst a sea of tiny hatchbacks. The domestic market originally shrugged the WagonR off for it’s boxy proportions. However, over the years, the WagonR has developed quite a niche for itself. In its 3rd iteration, the WagonR continues to be a cash cow for Maruti, raking in consistent sales, month after month. What does the WagonR do to register such high sales? Let’s find out!
Things We Like in Wagon R
Space. A spacious hatchback in the truest sense of the word.
Peppy petrol engine. Just the right amount of power for the city.
Optional Airbags and ABS across all trims.
Optional AMT ups the convenience quotient in an already easy to drive car.
Things We Don't Like in Wagon R
Quality of materials used in the interior could've been better. Feels low rent.
NVH levels aren't the best. Lot of engine noise filters into the cabin.
Brakes feel spongy. Could have done with better pedal response.
No diesel motor. Tata Tiago gets a diesel engine in the same price range.
Stand Out Features
Optional AMT, makes city commutes even easier.
Safety tech viz. airbags and ABS optional from base spec.
CarDekho Verdict
The Wagon R might not be the best looking or have all the bells and whistles, but it is a practical hatch in every sense of the word. It is spacious, fuel efficient and has Maruti Suzuki’s dependable after sales network to back it up.
"The WagonR gives importance to practicality over style, function over form."
If you are the practical kind and want sheer utility from your next hatchback, the WagonR fits the bill nicely.
Background & Evolution
The WagonR dates back to as far as 1999 when it first debuted in the Indian market. It sported a peppy 1.0-litre motor, that went on to power other hatchbacks (like the Estilo) in the Maruti portfolio. Maruti updated the looks on a timely basis to make the WagonR keep up with the times.
A mildly refreshed version hit showroom floors in 2006. The hatchback entered it’s third innings in the A1 hatchback segment in 2010, post which, it hasn't received any major cosmetic update. Recent updates to the WagonR include slightly reworked grille and bumpers, optional ABS & airbags across all trims and an optional AMT.
The top-of-the-line variant features aesthetics and features of the Stingray, which might have been discontinued by the automaker due to poor sales. Read Full News
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