Is New Wagon R successful?
2019 Maruti Suzuki Wagon R price in India starts at Rs 4.19 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). Maruti Suzuki WagonR has not only been a successful car for the company but is one of the biggest success stories in the Indian automotive history. Utility, affordability and versatility is what made the car a winner.
Is New Wagon R good for long drive?
Yes, Maruti Suzuki Wagon R is good for long drives. The All-New Maruti Suzuki WagonR, the strongest Hatchback of India is powered by the new advanced 1.2 Lt K-series Engine and a 1L engine variant.
Is Wagon R underpowered?
Is Maruti Suzuki Wagon R underpowered? The Maruti Suzuki Wagon R is not underpowered for normal drivers. Wagon R 1.2L Petrol produces 83PS of maximum power and 113Nm of peak torque. Wagon R 1.0L Petrol produces 68PS of maximum power and 90Nm of peak torque.
What is the mileage of new Wagon R?
Wagon R’s mileage is dictated by the engine option you choose. So, while the 1.0L petrol engine delivers a mileage of 21.79 km/l, the 1.2L engine delivers a fuel-efficiency of 20.52 km/l. For 1.0L S-CNG variants, the fuel-efficiency is 32.52 km/kg.
What do you think about the Wagon R’s build?
The WagonR’s build is flimsy & thin. Panel gaps were inconsistent across different cars – especially around the bonnet area. The doors are light, but not as light as the Alto’s, while the bonnet has weight for a car of this segment.
What does the new Hyundai WagonR compete with?
Like the old car, the new WagonR competes in the B1 segment, which has a new competitor – the formidable Hyundai Santro. The WagonR sits at the top of the segment with respect to sales numbers followed by its stablemate – the Celerio, which has also been a fairly successful model.
How much did Maruti invest in the WagonR?
Since the WagonR is such an important car for Maruti, the company has invested Rs. 670 crores in it. It must be noted that this car is completely different from the WagonR sold in Japan. It is based on the Heartect platform, which is shared with the Swift, Baleno, Dzire, Ignis and the new Ertiga.
How does the WagonR compare to the old car?
However, at 1,675 mm, its height is 25 mm lesser than the old car’s. The new car weighs 830 kg (for the 1.2L) and 805 kg (for the 1.0L) compared to the outgoing car’s kerb weight of 825 kg. This lightweight nature is evident throughout the time you spend with the car. The WagonR’s build is flimsy & thin.
