The Maruti Wagon R is one of the largest selling car models in the Indian market

Maruti Wagon R

The Maruti Wagon R is one of the largest selling car models in the Indian market. The Wagon R has been receiving an overwhelming response from the buyers since its launch in the Indian market, though in April 2010, Maruti Suzuki launched a new generation version of the Wagon R model with a 1.0L K-series engine and a series of new features. In this launch, the Wagon R has been offered a fresh look by providing an enhanced wheelbase and increased length. The car also come equipped with a range of safety features including ABS, front & rear airbags, fog lamps and defogger.

The launch of a new avatar of Wagon R in April 2010 was followed by the launch of new CNG version in August 2010. The CNG kit in the car has been loaded with a Dual ECU system that ensures greater performance, comes with full warranty coverage, and CNG system leak-proofing of the kit. In February 2011, the company has also rolled-out an LPG version of the car – Wagon R Duo – in the country.

The Wagon R is available in the price segment of Rs 3.4 - 4.2 Lacs, where it is competing with the likes of Chevrolet Spark and Beat, Hyundai I10 and Santo Xing, etc

                                                                                                           
Engine & Specifications of the Wagon R

As mentioned above, the new generation Maruti Wagon R comes powered with the company’s latest 1.0L K-series engine that has already proved its performance in A-Star model. The finer K-series engine of Wagon R delivers a peak power of 68 PS at 6200 rpm along with a top torque of 90 Nm at 3200 rpm. The CNG version of the car delivers a maximum power of 59.3 Ps at 6200 rpm along with a top torque of 77 Nm at 3500 rpm. The Wagon R comes equipped with a five speed manual transmission.


Performance of the Wagon R

The powerful performance of the Wagon R model makes it one of the most preferred small hatchbacks in the Indian market. On one hand, its new K-series engine delivers a considerably high fuel economy of up to 18.9 kmpl; on the other hand, the superior suspension system of the car ensures a safe and comfortable performance on the road. Even with this, the Wagon R model takes just 15.9 seconds to break the speed barrier of 100 km/h.

Exterior, Interior & Safety Features in the Maruti Wagon R

The new age Wagon R model carries a charismatic exterior along with a number of new age features including blue tinted headlights, body colored OVRMs, moon rock silver roof rails and alloy wheels. Inside, the interior has been improved to offer greater comfort and convenience to the passengers. The major interior features of the car include chrome accentuated instrument panel, silver finished inside door handles, dual tone 3 D effect plush upholstery, Luggage Parcel tray, adjustable stylish front and rear seat head rests, Sun visor (with ticket holder only on driver seat), speakers for surround sound effect and vanity mirror in Sun visor.

The Wagon R has been equipped with a number of safety features including ABS, front & rear airbags, fog lamps and defogger. Also, the NVH (Noise, Vibration & Harshness) of the Wagon R has been has been decreased considerably.