New Maruti Suzuki Wagon R variants explained

Available in seven trims, the new Wagon R gets more safety kit and more creature comforts than the outgoing model.

Published On Jan 04, 2019 04:50:00 PM

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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.