With the recently launched new generation Wagon R, Maruti has tried to build on these strengths and address the old car's weaknesses.
maruti suzuki wagonR review:-
Based on the A plus Heartec platform (same as the Ignis), the new Wagon R is wider, taller and longer than the outgoing car. Despite this, the new car is around 65kg lighter thanks to Maruti using 40 percent high strength steel. This also makes the body 1.5 times more rigid and helps the Wagon R be compliant with all future crash test norms.
Upfront the wide grille flanked by the tall headlamps look striking and the wider dimensions make it look more hunkered down. In profile Maruti designers have played with multiple creases and curves to break the monotony of the boxy shape. At the rear the wider body helps it look more conventional than before and the bigger tail lamps add a bit of spice to an otherwise plain design.
Once inside you are greeted by a cabin that looks much more contemporary as compared to the old car. It’s a well thought out cabin as all the frequently used features like the infotainment system and air con controls are placed higher up. Unlike the old car the new Wagon R now gets the top ZXi variant that adds a lot more features than before. The seven inch touchscreen infotainment system dominates proceedings. It’s a brand-new unit and it features Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. Maruti has also developed a SmartPlay Studio app that connects to the system. Through this app you get music, offline navigation and many more features. The screen quality and touch sensitivity is good too.
The front seats are accommodating and offer good support. But it’s at the back where space and comfort has taken a big leap forward. The new Wagon R offers much more knee room and the wider cabin gives it an airy ambiance. As compared to the Hyundai Santro, the new Wagon R has 30mm more knee room, 70mm more headroom and 70mm more shoulder room. This results in a car that can easily accommodate three adults at the back in good comfort. The rear bench itself is well shaped and the upright backrest gives good good support too.
Boot space is humongous for a car of this size. You get a massive 341 litres of luggage space and the boot is deep and well-shaped too. To put things into perspective, the Wagon R boot is 50mm longer, 10mm wider and 100mm taller than the Hyundai Santro’s 235 litre boot. You also get 60:40 split folding rear seats for added convenience.
In the top ZXi trim the Wagon R comes equipped with touchscreen infotainment system which houses Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, navigation and bluetooth telephony. Apart from this the Wagon R gets all the basics like air conditioning, key-less entry, parking sensors and a comprehensive trip computer. Missing equipment includes seat height adjust, reversing camera, rear air con vents and alloy wheels. In terms of safety, Maruti is offering single airbags (dual for top variants) and ABS with EBD as standard across the range.
The new Wagon R is a huge step ahead of its predecessor in almost every department. That is a huge compliment for a car that was already selling in big numbers. It gets a more premium cabin, good interior space, loads of equipment, is very practical and more importantly, it now drives well too. What makes the deal even sweeter is the price which is in the same ballpark as the old car.
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Key Specifications of Maruti Suzuki WagonR 2020
| ARAI Mileage | 20.51 kmpl |
| TransmissionType | Manual |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 |
| Max Torque (nm@rpm) | 90Nm@3500rpm |
| Engine Displacement (cc) | 998 |
| Service Cost (Avg. of 5 years) | 16,890 |
| Body Type | Hatchback |
| Seating Capacity | 5 |
| Boot Space (Litres) | 180ers |
| Max Power (bhp@rpm) | 67.04bhp@6200rpm |
Variants of Maruti Suzuki WagonR 2020:-
1) Wagon R LXi 1.0
2) Wagon R LXi (O) 1.0
3) Wagon R LXi 1.0 CNG
4) Wagon R LXi(O) 1.0 CNG
5) Wagon R VXi 1.0
6) Wagon R VXi (O) 1.0
7) Wagon R VXi 1.2
8) Wagon R VXi(O) 1.2
9) Wagon R VXi 1.0 AMT
10) Wagon R VXi(O) 1.0 AMT
11) Wagon R VXi 1.2 AMT
12) Wagon R VXi (O) 1.2 AMT
13) Wagon R ZXi 1.2
14) Wagon R ZXi 1.2 AMT
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Colours Available:-
1) Solid White
2) Autumn Orange
3) Magma Grey
4) Nutmeg Brown
5) Silky Silver
6) Poolside Blue
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