Maruti Wagon R 2019: Features, Price and Expected Launch
India’s largest carmaker, Maruti Suzuki is has a line of cars ready for launch in the next few years. Before the end of this fiscal year, the company is planning to launch the new Ertiga and the new WagonR. The new WagonR will make its entry in the Indian market in the first quarter of 2019, most probably in February. The car has been already launched in the Japanese market but has a different design from the Indian model. For many years people have made a clear assumption about Maruti as car brand that manufactures cost-effective cars. However, the company is now coming up with more stylish and feature-rich cars. This new WagonR is the 6th generation in the WagonR series. Maruti launched the first and second gen of the car, the latter being the one we have today. Skipping the third gen for India, the 4th gen of the Wagon R came back to India and is sold under the 'Wagon R Stingray' badge. The 5th generation of the car, the curviest of the lot so far, was again skipped by Maruti Suzuki. Let’s look at the car’s exteriors and the interiors in detail. Exterior The 2019 model of WagonR will have the same practical cabin, featuring the tall-boy design. The
new WagonR 2019 has a refreshing look. The Japanese-spec model of this car comes with a more MPVs and flat profile, whereas, the Indian-spec model is likely to get a more crossover design. If we talk about the Indian-spec WagonR, the car has a revised front fascia. The car is equipped with sweptback headlamps and new front grill. In comparison to the older generations, this car has a more sculpted bumper and a longer bonnet. With a muscular line running across the length of the car, the car also gets flared fenders. The wing mirrors are also shifted to the doors instead of the pillar. This new model will also get a newly styled horizontal tail-lights and a flat bumper. The 2019 WagonR model is also a little longer and wider than the current model. With a wheelbase of 2400mm, the car has a length of 3599mm, 1495mm in width and 1670mm in height.
Interior The interior of the new WagonR has more changes than its exterior. The cabin has an all-new dashboard, a new instrument console, new steering and air-con vents. The top model of the car will have Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. These are the key features of the car:
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New angular headlamps
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New tail-lights
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New grill
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Touchscreen infotainment system
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Muscular fenders
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Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
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Dual front airbags
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ABS with EBD and brake assist
Engine and Power If we talk about the engine, this car is powered by a 1.0-litre, K-series petrol engine that churns out a maximum output of 67bhp at 6,200rpm and a peak torque of 91Nm at 3,500rpm. With a top speed of 152kmph, the car can accelerate from 0-100kmph in 18.6 seconds. The new WagonR will come with a 5-speed gearbox and Maruti’s Auto GearShift. The engine that powers this WagonR also powers the Celerio and the Alto K10. This car is also expected to be more fuel efficient. While the current model has a fuel economy of 20.51kmpl, the new WagonR could have a fuel economy of 22kmpl.
Competitors and Price The 2019 model of WagonR is giving competition to the upcoming cars like the Hyundai Santro and the Tata Tiago. This new WagonR is likely to cost between Rs.4.5 Lakhs and Rs.6 Lakhs.