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LIVE! 2019 Maruti Suzuki WagonR launched in India – Details on New Variants!

Written by Parichay Malvankar

Built on the 5th generation HEARTECT platform, Maruti Suzuki has launched the all-new WagonR in India today. This time, the WagonR comes with 2 engine options. A 1.0L motor and a 1.2L motor, both in petrol configurations and also, both engines get an AMT gearbox. The WagonR was first launched in 1999, and thanks to the tall boy design, it has been a popular mass market car ever since.

Prices for the all new WagonR start from INR 4.19 lakh ex-showroom.Although a popular car among OLA & UBER cab market, the WagonR also remains a passenger car favourite. The WagonR has been trusted by over millions of owners, and some even buy this car for the second time. The WagonR has maintained a market share of over 20% in the segment. With good space, and practical options such as AMT, CNG, LPG have always provided a good choice to customers.

Specifications

Length 3655 mm Max Torque 1.2 L: 113 Nm @4200 rpm
Height 1675 mm 1.0 L: 90 Nm @3500 rpm
Width 1620 mm Max Power 1.2 L: 81.8 HP @ 6000 rpm
Boot Space 341 L

710 L (2nd Row folded)

1.0 L: 67.05 HP @5500 rpm
Fuel tank capacity 32 L
Range of colours Pearl Poolside Blue (New) | Pearl Nutmeg Brown (New) | Magma Grey (New)

Pearl Autumn Orange (New) | Silky Silver| Superior White

The 1.2L variant of the new WagonR delivers 21.5 kmpl mileage while the 1.0L version delivers 22.5 kmpl mileage.

Maruti Suzuki claims that the new WagonR is not just bigger in space and with the engine, but is also safer. The WagonR now has over 40% high tensile steel used for the construction. The car has pendulum type engine mounting and torsion beam suspension. The car is now 140+mm wider in the front tread and 150+mm wider in the rear tread. The wheelbase has increased by 35mm. Passenger cabin length has increased by 30mm. Front and rear shoulder room has improved by 120mm.

A 7″ touchscreen infotainment has been added to the new WagonR. This Smartplay unit comes with Android Auto, Apple Car Play, Voice Recognition and more…

The 2019 WagonR will be launched in 6 colour options.

Dual airbags, ABS with EBD, reverse camera, speed alert system, seat belt with pre-tensioner available for safety, along with ISOFIX.