Newly received details of Maruti Suzuki’s new Wagon R, show that the rival to the Hyundai Santro, Tata Tiago and Datsun Go will be better-equipped – variant for variant. The new tall-boy hatchback has been comprehensively updated – a new more powerful engine option, more equipment and safety features – and comes with seven variants to choose from.
Here’s a look at the variants on offer:
| Maruti Suzuki Wagon R variants | ||
|---|---|---|
| Variant name | 1.0-litre (K10B) | 1.2-litre (K12M) |
| LXi | Yes | - |
| VXi | Yes | Yes |
| VXi AGS | Yes | Yes |
| ZXi | - | Yes |
| ZXi AGS | - | Yes |
With seven options to choose from, here is some exclusive information on what features, equipment and technology are available with each trim:
Wagon R LXi
- 1.0-litre engine
- 5-speed manual
- Driver’s side airbag (passenger side optional)
- ABS with EBD
- Rear parking sensors
- Speed alert system
- Seat-belt reminder
- Door-open warning
- 13-inch steel wheels with 155/80 R13 tyres
- Manual air-conditioner
- 12V charging socket
- Central locking
- Front power windows
- Integrated headrests for the front and rear seats
Wagon R VXi
- 1.0-litre engine & 1.2-litre engine options
- 5-speed manual & 5-speed AMT (on both engines)
- Speed-sensitive door locks
- Body-coloured wing mirrors and door handles
- Wheel covers for the 14-inch steel wheels shod in 165/70 R14 tyres
- Blacked-out B-pillar (1.2L only)
- Power adjustable wing mirrors
- Tilt adjustable steering
- Keyless entry
- Front and rear power windows
- Day/night inside rear view mirror
- 60:40 split folding rear seats
- Audio system with Bluetooth and USB connectivity
- Steering-mounted controls (1.2L only)
Wagon R ZXi
- 1.2-litre engine
- 5-speed manual & 5-speed AMT
- Dual front airbags
- Seat belt pretensioners and load limiters
- Front fog lamps
- Rear defogger, washer and wiper
- Power folding and adjustable wing mirrors with integrated turn indicators
- Tachometer
- 7.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system
- Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility
Maruti Suzuki’s new Wagon R is expected to be a much stronger rival now. The new tall-boy hatchback nearly matches the Tata Tiago in terms of outright power, thanks to the new 83hp, 1.2-litre engine, and is as well-specced as rivals, including the Datsun Go and Hyundai Santro.
While prices will be revealed on January 23, 2019, expect the new Wagon R to carry a Rs 4.5-6.5 lakh price tag at launch.