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Which variant of the Maruti Suzuki Wagon R offers the maximum value for money?

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It really comes down to what you see of 'value' in a car. For instance, if you must have a touchscreen audio system with Android Auto or Apple CarPlay connectivity, then the ZXi+ is the variant you should buy, as this is the only version that offers it. 

However, on the whole, we think the Maruti Suzuki Wagon R VXi 1.0 is the best pick as the 1.0 litre engine delivers sufficient performance for general use and the VXi has virtually every feature of the 1.2 ZXi except for the steering-mounted audio controls.   

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Since you've said that this bike will be used mainly for touring and occasionally in the city, the Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 makes more sense over the Triumph Scrambler 400 X. That's because the Scrambler's shorter gearing will result in the engine feeling like its running out of breath past 100kph and also because the Himalayan is a more spacious machine that was purpose-built to cover long distances. Royal Enfield's service experience varies from city to city and, in fact, even person to person. So we would advise you to pay a visit to your nearest authorised dealer and service centre to get a clearer picture.You should also take a look at the KTM 390 Adventure X because it has good road manners and will be the quickest bike of these three. It also comes standard with cruise control, which will be a boon for you on long days in the saddle. In fact, if you don't want tall motorcycles, the KTM 390 Duke will make for a good touring partner, and you'll have way more fun on twisty roads, although you will sacrifice some comfort compared to the ADVs.A test ride should help you make a decision.

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Posted on: 15 Feb 2026