Maruti WagonR Auto Gear Shift Launched at Rs 4.76 Lacs
Maruti has launched the AMT (Automated Manual Transmission) version of WagonR and Stingray. Base price for the AMT versions of WagonR and Stingray are Rs. 4.76 lacs and 4.98 lacs, respectively. The Auto Gear Shift, as the manufacturer calls it, will be available with the Vxi variant of both of these cars. To add to the safety credentials of the vehicle, there are passenger and driver airbags, along with ABS. All of these features are available as an option across the variant lineup in these cars.
Maruti has launched the AMT (Automated Manual Transmission) version of WagonR and Stingray. Base price for the AMT versions of WagonR and Stingray are Rs. 4.76 lacs and 4.98 lacs respectively (prices ex-showroom New Delhi). The Auto Gear Shift, as the manufacturer calls it, will be available with the Vxi variant of both of these cars. To add to the safety credentials of the vehicle, there are passenger and driver airbags, along with ABS. All of these features are available as an option across the variant lineup in these cars.
Speaking on the launch, Mr. R.S. Khalsi, Executive Director Marketing and Sales, MSIL said, “WagonR is one of the strongest brands in the Indian car market and it has been one of the top five selling cars in the country. WagonR will be the third brand from our portfolio to get the acclaimed Auto Gear Shift technology. By introducing the AGS in a popular car like WagonR, we aim to democratize the AGS technology so that more customers can enjoy the convenience of automatic gear shift without compromising on fuel efficiency and at an attractive price.” He further added that “The option of dual airbags and anti-lock braking further strengthens the core proposition of WagonR and Stingray as ‘Smart’ cars.”
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Aesthetically, both the cars remain unchanged, apart from the AMT gear level on the inside and the AGS gear shift badging on the tailgate. Mated to the 1.0-litre K-next engine, the automatic is said to deliver optimized fuel-efficiency with the help of a newly calibrated ECU. Mileage is pegged at 20.51 kmpl that is identical to the manual trim.
Price (Ex-showroom, New Delhi)
| WagonR | |||
| Variant | Price INR | Variant | Price INR |
| VXi AMT | 476935 | VXi AMT (O) | 509609 |
| LXi (O) | 439212 |
VXi (O) | 464609 |
| Stingray |
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| Variant |
Price INR |
Variant |
Price INR |
| VXi AMT |
498594 |
VXi AMT (O) |
531238 |
| LXi (O) |
458219 | VXi (O) |
486238 |
The upcoming Tata Zica might also get an automatic variant in the future. Girish Wagh, senior vice president, programme planning and management (passenger cars), Tata Motors said, “Today, more than half of the GenX Nano numbers comes from the AMT variant. We will provide Zica with AMT when the model gets absorbed in the market and is ready for its next stage of growth,”. If this happens, Tata Zica will give a strong competition to the automatic WagonR.
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