Maruti Suzuki will launch the new Wagon R in India on January 23, 2019.
The new car is slated to go up against the likes of the Tata Tiago and the
recently launched Hyundai Santro. Prices for the new Maruti Suzuki Wagon R are
expected to be between Rs 4-5 lakh (ex-showroom) with the new car set to be
offered with more features, more space and of course, more safety than ever
before. Maruti Suzuki will also be launching an all-electric version of the
Wagon R in India in 2020 but while the two cars will wear a similar badge, they
will be very different in terms of the way they look and the overall features
they offer.
The new petrol powered Maruti Suzuki Wagon R is
expected to be somewhat of an evolution of the current best-seller. The new car
will still continue to carry the tall-boy design, something that the new Santro
quite controversially does not have although claimed. The new Maruti Suzuki
Wagon R will still have that blunt and boxy design language but is expected to
have a few curves thrown in for good measure along with more premium features
like LED tail lamps and alloy wheels for the top spec models. Although there
are a fair few spyshots of the new car running around the Internet, the design
language on Indian version still remains a closely guarded secret.
The new Wagon R will also come packed with features
like a touchscreen infotainment system for the top spec variant along with
inbuilt navigation. Also expect rear parking sensors, a rear view parking
camera, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The new Wagon R will also be more
spacious as compared to the outgoing model, which will be a big plus point for
'first family car' buyers in India. Under the bonnet, expect Maruti Suzuki to
continue to offer the 1-litre. 3-cylinder, K10 engine that is a proper hoot to
drive. Also expect the Wagon R to get either a 5-speed manual or a 5-speed AMT
gearbox and a CNG option to take on the Santro too.
