Maruti Suzuki introduces a BS6-compliant variant of WagonR
What's the story
To meet the upcoming emission norms, Maruti Suzuki has introduced a BS6-compliant variant of its popular hatchback, the WagonR. The new model draws power from a 1.0-liter petrol engine and is offered with manual as well as automatic transmission options. Notably, with the emission-friendly update, the base variant of the WagonR has become costlier by Rs. 12,000. Here's our roundup.
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First, a look at the pricing
As for the pocket pinch, the updated Maruti Suzuki WagonR now falls under Rs. 4.42-5.41 lakh price bracket, as against the previous price range of Rs. 4.3-5.3 lakh. At this price point, it goes up against rivals like Hyundai Santro, Tata Tiago, and Datsun Go.
Exteriors
Maruti Suzuki WagonR: At a glance
To recall, Maruti Suzuki WagonR sports a boxy design featuring a tall stance with a cascading grille, trapezoidal air-intakes, and 14-inch wheels. The car comes with blacked-out B-pillars, body-colored door handles, a rear window wiper, and chrome garnishing on the tailgate. Moreover, the hatchback has a wheelbase of 2,435mm, and it offers a boot space of 341 liters.
Interiors
Inside the cabin
Inside, the Maruti Suzuki WagonR comes with a five-seater dual-tone cabin with fabric upholstery and a multifunctional steering wheel. As for electronic features, the car gets a 7-inch infotainment unit with support for Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. The car also offers safety features like ABS with EBD, dual-front airbags, speed alert system, and rear parking sensors.
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Power and performance
The Maruti Suzuki WagonR is powered by a BS6-compliant petrol engine that is capable of producing 67bhp of power and 90Nm of peak torque. The car is available with a five-speed manual or AMT gearbox that sends power to the front wheels.