Maruti WagonR 1.0-litre BS6 Launched

The 1.0-litre engine is offered in the Lxi and Vxi trims of the WagonR with an AMT option only in the latter

• With this upgrade, both the engines of the WagonR are now BS6-compliant.
• The ARAI-claimed fuel efficiency figure has dropped from 22.5kmpl to 21.79kmpl.
• Maruti has hiked the prices of the BS6 petrol WagonR 1.0-litre by Rs 8,000.
• It still gets the same features as those offered on the BS4 1.0-litre trims.

Maruti Suzuki introduced the BS6-compliant 1.2-litre petrol unit in the WagonR in June this year. Now, it has upgraded the 1.0-litre petrol unit to meet the BS6 norms. It is offered on the Lxi and the Vxi trims of the WagonR. The compact hatchback now comes with the S-Presso’s BS6-compliant 1.0-litre petrol engine.

Even though the BS6 update has no effect on the 1.0-litre engine’s output (68PS/90Nm), its claimed fuel efficiency has gone down from 22.5kmpl to 21.79kmpl. It is still offered with the same transmission options: a 5-speed manual in the Lxi trim along with a 5-speed AMT in the Vxi. The BS6-compliant 1.0-litre engine is pricier by Rs 8,000.

Here’s a detailed price comparison:

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In terms of features, the BS6 1.0-litre version of the WagonR remains identical to the BS4 version. Some standard safety features include ABS with EBD, rear parking sensors, driver-side airbag and front seatbelt reminder. The 1.0-litre Vxi trim continues to be offered with features like internally adjustable ORVMs, a two-din audio system with Bluetooth, USB and Aux connectivity, rear power windows and more.

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Due to the upgrade, the 1.0-litre petrol version of the WagonR is now priced between Rs 4.42 lakh and Rs 4.94 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi). Meanwhile, the WagonR CNG is offered in the Lxi and Lxi(O) variants, which are priced at Rs 4.99 lakh and Rs 5.06 lakh respectively.

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