Suzuki Motor Japan has launched the sixth generation Suzuki Wagon R range in its home market. 


The new generation Suzuki Wagon R and Suzuki Wagon R Stingray are based on the light and rigid new-generation “HEARTECT” platform and measure 3,395 mm in length, 1,475 mm in width and 1,650 mm in height, and have a wheelbase of 2,460 mm.


The 2017 Suzuki Wagon R is available with a naturally aspirated version of the R06A 0.66-litre three-cylinder petrol engine which produces 52 PS and 60 Nm of torque. There’s an option for a mild-hybrid system too, in which the engine couples to a WA05A electric motor that generates 2.3 kW (3.1 PS) and 100 Nm of torque.


The 2017 Suzuki Wagon R is available in three engine models – a base model powered by the R06A 0.66-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine, a mild-hybrid variant with the Wagon R mild-hybrid specifications, and the range-topping turbocharged R06A which produces 64 PS and 98 Nm of torque. Option for four-wheel drive is available in across the range, and the most fuel efficient trim levels (Wagon R: Hybrid FX, Wagon R Stingray: Hybrid X) have a fuel economy rating of 33.4 km/l (JC08 test cycle).


Noteworthy features of the 2017 Suzuki Wagon R are, LED (low beam) headlamps, 14-inch aluminium wheels, engine push-start button, head-up display, heated front seats, leather-wrapped steering wheel with tilt adjust, console-mounted CVT and touchscreen infotainment system. The 2017 Suzuki Wagon R Stingray is equipped with LED (high beam and low) headlamps, LED position lamps, LED front fog lamps, 15-inch aluminium wheels, heated door mirror, heated front seats, leather-wrapped steering wheel with tilt adjust, head-up display and touchscreen infotainment system.


The all-new Wagon R is available in FA, Hybrid FX and Hybrid FZ trim levels, and the all-new Wagon R Stingray is available in L, Hybrid X and Hybrid T trim levels.


The 2017 Suzuki Wagon R and 2017 Suzuki Wagon R Stingray are now on sale in the country from 10,78,920 and 12,93,840 Yen respectively.