Maruti Suzuki celebrates 25 years of the WagonR in India, offering great space and comfort while moving the family hatchback forward, adding modern safety features and a more premium feel. Launched in 1999, it quickly became popular as the ‘Tall Boy’ due to its spacious design, making it an ideal family car. The company claims its success is proven by being India’s highest-selling car for three years in a row.
Maruti Suzuki WagonR: Powertrain
The 5 seater WagonR with automatic transmission, is powered by a 1197 cc engine that gives 88.5 bhp and 113 Nm of peak torque. It offers a diverse range of variants with two advanced K-Series Dual Jet, Dual VVT engines: 1.2L and 1.0L. Customers can choose between manual or AGS transmission, allowing flexibility to suit their driving preferences. It is also known to be one of the first cars in India to come with a factory-fitted CNG option.
Maruti Suzuki WagonR: Exterior
The car uses high strength steel grades to create a strong safety cage and is said to be built on the 5th generation Heartect platform. Its dimensions are 3655 mm long, 1620 mm wide, 1675 mm tall, has a boot space of 341 litres and a wheelbase of 2435 mm.
Maruti Suzuki WagonR: Features
The WagonR also comes packed with various premium features such as 17.78cm (7”) SmartPlay Studio touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Bluetooth connectivity and voice commands. The infotainment system’s functionality is further improved with steering-mounted audio controls for added convenience.
In terms of safety, WagonR offers an Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD), and Electronic Stability Program (ESP).
Speaking on this historic milestone, Partho Banerjee, Senior Executive Officer, Marketing and Sales, Maruti Suzuki, said, “The WagonR’s 25-year legacy is a testament to the deep connection that we have established with over 32 lakh customers over the years. What sets the WagonR apart is our continuous commitment to deliver exceptional value through innovative features that enhance driving experience.”
Maruti claimed that 44 percent of WagonR sales come from first-time buyers. The company added that the WagonR S-CNG has become India’s top-selling CNG model with 6.6 lakh units sold so far.