The Maruti WagonR has scored a 2-star rating for both, adult and child occupant safety in crash tests conducted by Global NCAP.

According to the test report, the car offered good protection to the head of the driver and passenger. The protection for the driver's neck was good, while the protection for the passenger's neck was adequate. The protection for the chest region of both front occupants was found to be weak. The protection for the driver and passenger’s knees was found to be marginal.

A front-facing child seat for a 3 year old was not able to prevent excessive forward movement. The 3 year old Child Restraint System (CRS) failed during the test, while the 18 month old CRS offered good protection for the head and chest.

The test car was equipped with a driver side airbag, seat belt reminder and ABS. It did not have ISOFIX child safety seat anchor points.

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Earlier this week, a camouflaged test mule of the WagonR had been spotted testing. After having a closer look at the spy images, it appears that this could be an all-electric version of the car.

The test mule has a redesigned front fascia but its grille is completely covered, while the air dam inlet has been left open. It seems that the car does not have an exhaust pipe either. The shape of the tail lamp cluster is similar to that of the regular WagonR. However, it uses LEDs that require less power instead of conventional bulbs. This suggests that it might be an all-electric version of the WagonR and not just a facelift.

Maruti Suzuki plans to launch its first electric vehicle in the Indian market in 2020. Reports suggest that the carmaker's EVs could be sold through the Nexa retail channel.

Source: Gaadiwaadi

New spy images of the reworked Maruti WagonR have surfaced online. The images suggest that the car might get a redesigned front end with a headlamp setup similar to the Hyundai Venue and a redesigned grille and bumper. The car could be named Stingray or XL5.

The test car appears to have a redesigned front fascia featuring slim turn signals right on top and headlamps placed lower down on the bumper. The car also has circular fog lamps, ORVMs with integrated turn-indicators and black alloy wheels similar to those offered on the Ignis. The car might also get revised tail lamp clusters and appears to have a higher ground clearance compared to the regular WagonR.

The car is likely to be powered by a BS-VI compliant 1.2-litre petrol engine paired with either a 5-speed manual or a 5-speed AMT gearbox.

Reports suggest that this version of the WagonR is likely to be sold through Maruti's Nexa retail channel and is likely to be positioned above the regular WagonR.

Source: Gaadiwaadi

Maruti Suzuki has recalled the WagonR for a possible issue of fuel hose fouling with metal clamp.

A total of 40,618 units of the 1.0-litre version of the WagonR manufactured between November 15, 2018 and August 12, 2019 are said to be affected by this issue. 

Owners of the affected vehicles will be contacted by Maruti Suzuki dealers for inspection and replacement of the faulty part starting August 24, 2019. Replacement parts will be offered free of cost.

Customers can also check if their vehicle is among those recalled by entering the chassis number on this website.

According to a media report, Maruti Suzuki has introduced BS-VI compliant WagonR and Swift petrol ahead of the April 1, 2020 deadline.

Reports suggest that Maruti is likely to increase the prices of these models. The prices for the Swift petrol are expected to range from Rs. 5,14,000-Rs. 8,89,000 (ex-showroom, Delhi). Both petrol and diesel versions of the Swift are now built to comply with "AIS-145 Safety Norms", which include ABS with EBD, driver airbag, reverse parking sensor, speed alert system, driver & co-driver seatbelt reminder and manual override for central locking system.

The prices for the WagonR 1.2L BS-VI could vary between Rs. 5,10,000-Rs. 5,91,000 (ex-showroom, Delhi), while the WagonR 1.0L is expected cost between Rs. 4,34,000-Rs. 5,33,000 (ex-showroom, Delhi).

Maruti has reportedly launched CNG variants of the new Alto as well. It is available in LXi and LXi(O) trims priced at Rs. 4,10,570 and Rs. 4,14,190 respectively.

Source: Economic Times

According to a media report, Maruti Suzuki is likely to launch the WagonR-based 7-seater MPV in June 2019. It could be sold through the Nexa retail network.

The WagonR-based MPV is expected to be based on the same platform as the new WagonR hatchback. Reports suggest that it could feature a more premium interior with more features to differentiate it from the standard WagonR and Ertiga that are sold trough the Arena retail network.

The 7-seater WagonR MPV could be powered by the same 1.2-litre, 4-cylinder petrol engine that does duty in the WagonR hatchback. This engine produces 82 BHP @ 6,000 rpm and 113 Nm @ 4,200 rpm and is expected to be paired with a 5-speed manual and 5-speed AMT. Maruti might also offer hybrid and all-electric variants in the future.

The 7-seater WagonR-based MPV is expected to compete with the Datsun Go+ and the upcoming Renault Triber in the Indian market.

Source: NDTV

The new Maruti Suzuki WagonR is now available with a CNG option. It comes in two variants - LXi and LXi (O) priced at Rs. 4.84 lakh and Rs. 4.89 lakh respectively.

The third-generation WagonR was launched in January 2019. At launch, the car was offered with two petrol engine options - a 1.0-litre, 3-cylinder unit with 67 BHP @ 5,500 rpm and 90 Nm of torque @ 3,500 rpm and a 1.2-litre, 3-cylinder engine that makes 82 BHP @ 6,000 rpm and 113 Nm @ 4,200 rpm.

The CNG variants use the 998cc engine and produces 58 BHP @ 5,500 rpm and 78 Nm of torque @ 3,500 rpm. It comes paired with a 5-speed manual transmission.

In terms of features, the LXi variant comes equipped with power windows, air-conditioning, driver side airbag, ABS with EBD, rear parking sensors, speed alert system and seat belt reminder. The LXi (O) trim comes with a passenger side airbag.

Maruti Suzuki has taken steps to control the use of Substances of Concern (SoC) in its mass production vehicles. The implementation of the International Material Data System (IMDS) will enable the company to quantify recoverable and recyclable materials in its cars. It has been used on the new WagonR and soon all Marutis will be 95% recoverable and 85% recyclable.

IMDS keeps track of the materials used in automobile manufacturing. The data is collected, maintained, analyzed and archived and facilitates meeting the End of Life Vehicles (ELV) obligations set by national and international regulations, which limit the use of lead, hexavalent chromium, mercury and cadmium, etc. and promote recycling and recovery of materials.

Maruti Suzuki is also working with its vendor partners to set up SoC management systems.

Maruti Suzuki has launched the third generation WagonR at prices starting at Rs. 4.19 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi).

The new WagonR is based on the fifth generation HEARTECT platform, which uses high tensile steel that is claimed to improve overall safety, rigidity and NVH performance . The car measures 3,655 mm in length, 1,620 mm in width and 1,675 mm in height. The boot space is 341 litres, which can be increased to 710 litres by folding the rear seats. Fuel tank capacity is 32 litres.

The new WagonR features an updated exterior with large sweptback headlamps with integrated turn signals and a rectangular grille with chrome trim. The front bumper houses a trapezoidal air dam, which is flanked by circular fog lamps. The car has a tall boy side profile with blacked out B-pillars and comes with electric folding ORVMs with integrated turn signals. At the rear, the new WagonR gets vertical tail lamp clusters and a dual-tone bumper. 

Inside, the new model comes with a dual-tone dashboard with a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system that offers smartphone connectivity including Android Auto and Apple CarPlay and cloud-based services. It has a 3-spoke multi-function steering wheel and a circular instrument cluster with a circular MID. Safety features like ABS with EBD, driver side airbag, front seat belt reminder, speed alert system and rear parking sensors are standard across all variants.

The new WagonR comes in three variants - LXi, VXi and ZXi. The VXi and ZXi trims come with an optional 5-speed AMT. Maruti is offering two engines including the 1.0-litre, 3-cylinder petrol engine which is available on the base LXi, VXi and VXi AGS variants. It makes 67 BHP @ 5,500 rpm and 90 Nm of torque @ 3,500 rpm. The 1.2-litre, 4-cylinder petrol engine is offered with the VXi, ZXi, VXi AGS and ZXi AGS variants. It produces 82 BHP @ 6,000 rpm and 113 Nm @ 4,200 rpm. Transmission options include a 5-speed manual and a 5-speed AMT.

The new WagonR is available in 6 colour options - Pearl Poolside Blue, Pearl Nutmeg Brown, Magma Grey, Pearl Autumn Orange, Silky Silver and Superior White.

Variant-wise ex-showroom prices:

LXi 1.0L - Rs. 4.19 lakh

VXi 1.0L - Rs. 4.69 lakh

VXi AGS 1.0L - Rs. 5.16 lakh

VXi 1.2L - Rs. 4.89 lakh

ZXi 1.2L - Rs. 5.22 lakh

VXi AGS 1.2L - Rs. 5.36 lakh

ZXi AGS 1.2L - Rs. 5.69 lakh

Maruti Suzuki is gearing up to launch the third generation WagonR on January 23, 2019. Dealerships have already started accepting bookings for a token amount of Rs. 11,000.

The new WagonR is based on the HEARTECT platform, which also underpins the new Swift. The car will be available in three variants - LXi, VXi and ZXi. The top two variants will get an optional automated manual transmission (AMT).

According to leaked spy shots and teaser images, the new WagonR will get a redesigned exterior and updated interiors. The car gets large sweptback headlamps and a rectangular grille with chrome trim. It has a new front bumper that houses circular fog lamps. In side profile, the WagonR looks similar to the outgoing model. It retains the boxy styling and features vertical tail lamp clusters at the rear.

Inside, the car is likely to get a dual-tone dashboard with a touchscreen infotainment system, multi-function steering wheel and a circular instrument cluster. Safety features like ABS with EBD, front seat belt reminder, speed alert and rear parking sensors will be standard across all variants.

Maruti is likely to offer two engine options on the new WagonR. Lower variants are expected to be powered by a 998cc, 3-cylinder petrol engine with an output of 67 BHP and 90 Nm. The VXi and ZXi trims are likely to get a 1.2-litre, 4-cylinder petrol unit that puts out 82 BHP and 113 Nm of torque.