The new Wagon R is powered by a 998cc 3 cylinder K-Series engine (K10B) which generated 68 PS of maximum Power. The engine used is the same one which powers the A-star and meets the Bharat Stage 4 norm. The new Wagon R will be manufactured from Maruti’s Gurgaon plant.
"This new launch of Wagon R is important to Maruti Suzuki for many reasons. It demonstrates the growing research and development capability of the company," Maruti Suzuki India MD and CEO Shinzo Nakanishi told reporters.
According to the company the new Wagon R return a fuel efficiency of 18.9kmpl. It also sports a new suspension and transmission system. The Air Conditioning has been improved with the HVAC (Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning) reducing the temperature by 4 degrees than the older model.
The new Wagon R is bigger in dimentions with Length, Width and Height being 3595 mm, 1495 mm & 1700 mm respectively. The wheelbase has also been increase to 2400mm which is 40mm more. Increase in dimentions has lead to larger interior space and the space has been managed brilliantly.
The exterior look though not very appealing, but gives the vehicle a new contemporary look. The headlamp has been tweaked so do the tail lamps. A new prominent front grill highlights the change in the new Wagon R. The rear quarter glass has been dropped paving way for thick C pillar. Interior gets a new dashboard. As of safety features, ABS, airbags and fog lamps are available only in the top end model.
New Wagon R key features:
Tillable steering
Electrical outside rear view mirror
Superior AC
Tubeless tyres
Cable type gear Transmission
K Series Engine
L shaped front suspension
New grill
Bigger headlamps
Prices of various model of new Wagon R (All prices ex-showroom New Delhi)
New Wagon R LX – Rs 3.28 lakh
New Wagon R LXi – Rs 3.57 lakh
New Wagon R VXi – Rs 3.81 lakh
New Wagon R VXi with ABS – Rs 4.12 lakh
Colours Avilable
Silky Silver
Glistening Grey
Superior White
Midnight Black
Breeze Blue
Firebrick Red
Bakers Chocolate
