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Hi, I own a Wagon R 1.0 liter engine. I bought it in November 2025. I had done 2 free services of it. My car gives me about 13-15 kmpl in city driving when the AC is on. I drive at a speed of about 60 km in the city. Is this average ok? If not, then what should I do? My daily ride is about 20 km.

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6w

A city fuel efficiency of 13-15kpl with the air conditioning on is slightly on the lower side for a Wagon R 1.0, but it isn't necessarily a cause for concern, especially if you're driving in Lucknow's city traffic with frequent stops and the AC running throughout your journey.

Your 20km daily commute should be enough for the engine to reach its normal operating temperature, but fuel efficiency can still vary depending on traffic conditions, idling time and driving style. We'd recommend checking that your tyre pressures are maintained at the manufacturer's recommended levels, avoiding hard acceleration and excessive idling, and using good-quality fuel from reputed fuel stations.

Maruti Suzuki Wagon R

Maruti Suzuki Wagon R

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@mohammad.5 After driving the Wagon R, I felt it's a nice car for the family of 5 withspacious interior and nice boot space. It has a good engine option and a trusted Maruti backup

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I own the first lot blue eyed boy 2011 if i am correct. I drive it with retro fitted ORIGINAL BRC Multi point injection LPG KIT. It has never crossed 10 kms per litre even in petrol inspite of my single handling with speed never above 60 max. with avg speed 45-50. Can you guide. This 15 years, my total usage till now is 25,500 kms only, all jnside Chennai City.

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Was that a Wagon R normal or a Wagon R SUV?

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Hi mujhy 7 setter car lena hai mere monthly running 1000km hai kon si car lene acha ho ga

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I still stick to my previous choice and ur frst comment to go for skoda khusaq AT facelift , please help me with the difference of khusaq and kushaq facelift and on road price in kalyan thane city..

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The photo you see is of the SUV Wagon R.

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I have wagonR zxi+ AMT giving 13-14kmpl average in Delhi city how I can improve it. I purchased my car in October '25

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@ashwanivats133 it is a fairly goog mileage for AMT.

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@ashwanivats133 mine is also same model and similar milage with AC at City traffic in Nasik

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I have wagon r vxi model of 2018. Has run only 30000 kms but giving less mileage. What can I do to increase the mileage

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@rajesh.86 Maruti service centre now are very worst they are not properly serving only minting money. I am also having Wagner CNG after service from service

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Bangalore Kalyani Motors Nagadevannahalli is worst service centre in India being I a m defence personnel.

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Mujhe jeep lena cahiye ??

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I currently drive a 2014 Hyundai Grand i10 Asta AT, which has covered around 58,000km. I am looking to upgrade primarily because I need more boot space to accommodate my son’s folded wheelchair. The new car will be purchased through a corporate lease for four years. Around 90 percent of the driving will be in the city, with an average daily usage of about 50km. I need help with a few aspects of the purchase. First, is it worth paying a premium for an EV given my usage? Second, are ADAS and other technology features genuinely useful for this kind of usage, and should ADAS be considered a make-or-break feature? I would also appreciate a shortlist of cars that would suit these requirements.

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Given your usage, the key requirement is a larger boot for your son's folded wheelchair, along with a comfortable and hassle-free city driving experience. With 90% city driving and around 50 km a day, an EV can make sense if you have reliable home charging, but the premium is only justified if you are committed to keeping the car for the full lease period and maximising the running cost savings. Otherwise, a petrol automatic car is the more straightforward choice.ADAS and tech features are nice to have, but they should not be the deciding factor. In city driving, features like adaptive cruise control and lane keep assist are not as useful as they are on highways, and auto emergency braking tends to be too sensitive to pedestrian crowds; thus, it's only better out on the highway, not so in your case. Focus on a car with good visibility and a comfortable driving position instead. For your shortlist, the Maruti Suzuki Wagon R Swivel seat could be an ideal option. The front passenger seat swivels out fully to enable people with mobility challenges very easy entry. The boot is also large enough to store a folded wheelchair. You will have to order this from select Maruti dealers, so check with a few in your area. Being a company approved and provided system, there is a warranty for the swivel seat as well as the entire car. The Maruti Suzuki Brezza automatic is another option. It offers a large, square boot that should also take a folded wheelchair and the ride is very comfortable, especially at low city speeds. If you are looking for a slightly larger car, the Kia Seltos IVT or the Hyundai Creta IVT are worth considering for their bigger boots and more premium feel, but make sure the step in height is comfortable for your son.

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