Maruti Suzuki's all new WagonR in Chennai

India's leading car manufacturer Maruti Suzuki have launched all new WagonR, replacing the existing version. The new facelifted car, which got unveiled in chennai just a while ago is priced at Rs.3.30-lakh for WagonR LX BS-IV, Rs.3.54-lakh for LXI BS-IV and Rs.3.74-lakh for VXI model (All Ex-Showroom Chennai prices).

The existing WagonR, which was launched earlier in 1999 had not only won the hearts of 8.8-lakh customers but also stood the second largest selling model in the Maruti Suzuki stable last year.


The all new WagonR, the revised hatchback is developed from the latest platform of the version that is available in Japan, is powered by the BS-IV compliant 998 cc K-series engine. What is more, the company had pumped in Rs.290-crore to come u with the new generation WagonR, which would compete with the likes of Chevrolet Beat (Rs.3.41-lakh to Rs.4.3-lakh), Ford Figo (Rs.3.49-lakh to Rs.3.99-lakh) and Hyundai i10 (Rs.3.47-lakh to Rs.3.83-lakh).

While speaking at the launch in Chennai, Shuji Oishi, Director - Manufacturing & Sales, Maruti Suzuki said: "The launch of our new generation WagonR is quite significant for us in various aspects. This product is a testimony of our growing R&D capability".

Elaborating on the introduction of new model of WagonR and the eventual phasing out of its existing model, which averaged around 10,000 to 20,000 units a month, GP Chadha, Regional Manager (South), Maruti Suzuki said: "We are confident that we would be able to maintain the excellent sales record created by the existing WagonR, with our new model".

The compact car segment is hotting up in India with the launch of WagonR the new model in the fray, competing with 20 other models in the market. As far as the pricing is concerned, the new WagonR is a tad bit expensive than the previous model, which was tagged between Rs.3.23-lakh and Rs.3.7-lakh.

The new facelifted version of WagonR has lot of changes. Firstly, the new car is BS IV compliant. What is more, the new engine which will have the unique K10B technology, with a highly improved transmission system, which gives a super mileage of 18.0 kmpl.

Powered by 998cc KB series, the company has developed 67PS (50KW) of maximum power at 6300 RPM and 90Nm of maximum torque at 3500 RPM, in comparison with the existing WagonR's power of 1061cc engine developing 64PS of maximum power and 84Nm of maximum torque. The KB10B is the unique technology developed by the company, which it had already tried out successfully with the launch of Maruti Suzuki A-Star. Obviously, after proving the efficacy of the platform, the Maruti Suzuki is now trying it out the KB10B technology in WagonR to give a new generation look and feel. As a short term goal, the company is launching the new WagonR and it is further rolling out a CNG variant of the WagonR as well. The company, besides changing the engine for the new WagonR, it has also made radical changes in styling, both in terms of exteriors as well as interiors.

Primarily, the company has changed its boxy look with the redisigning of the headlamp. The new generation KB10B means, extended longevity as well. As far as the the interiors are concerned, the company has meticulously planned to give a classy look by introducing an all new instrument panel and the dual tone interiors will certainly impress the discerning fans and the company is looking forward in boosting the sales of the second largest selling variant from the Suzuki stable. And that is not all. The company has introduced ABS technology and the new variant would come with airbags keeping in mind the safety factor.

The new WagonR got styling changes both in exterior and interior. The exterior changes include an all new headlamp,new front fascia and new tail lamp styling. The new headlamp helps the WagonR to shed its boxy look and extend it life term. On the interiors, the new WagonR gets an all new instrument panel. The new dual tone interiors help in boosting the sales of India’s second largest selling car further. New WagonR will also come with ABS and airbags. In fact, the company had already launched this variant in the Japanese markets last year itself and now they are making this version in India.