Maruti Suzuki Wagon R

The Wagon R is one of Maruti Suzuki’s one of the best-selling models in the hatchback space. The Maruti Wagon R price in India starts at ₹4.99 lakh and goes up to ₹7.24 lakh (ex-showroom). The Maruti Suzuki Wagon R is available in 10 variants: LXi, VXi, ZXi and ZXi+. A flex fuel version, the Wagon R Bioflex, is also available, based on the ZXi+. 

Engine options include a 1.0-litre, three-cylinder petrol unit producing 68hp and 91Nm, or a 1.2-litre, four-cylinder petrol unit producing 91hp and 114Nm. The latter has been tweaked for the flex fuel Wagon R and produces the same power and torque, but its claimed fuel efficiency is yet to be revealed. Both engines get the option of an MT and an AMT gearbox. Additionally, the 1.0-litre engine can also be had in CNG-spec, where it produces 57hp and 82Nm.

On the equipment front, the Wagon R FFV ZXI+ 1.2 comes with a 7-inch touchscreen, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a 4-speaker sound system, alloy wheels, electrically adjustable and retractable ORVMs, manual AC, remote keyless entry and 60:40 rear split/folding seats.

Safety features include standard six airbags, ESC, ABS, three-point seatbelts with a reminder for all passengers, a manually adjustable inside rearview mirror (IRVM) and rear parking sensors.

The Wagon R shares its Heartect platform with several other Maruti Suzuki models such as the Ertiga, Baleno and Swift. At its price point, the Wagon R rivals the Celerio from Maruti’s own stable, as well as other entry-level hatchbacks like the Citroen C3 and the Tata Tiago.

Maruti Suzuki Wagon R Highlights:

• The Wagon R was first launched in India in December 1999, and in 2024, the venerable hatchback completed 25 years in the Indian market.
• Wagon R is the first Maruti car to offer a flex-fuel-compatible engine.
• Maruti Suzuki has sold over 3 million units of the Wagon R ever since it was launched in 1999.
• The Wagon R is currently in its third generation in India, which was launched in 2019. The first-generation model was in production between 1999 and 2009, while the second-generation model was produced between 2010 and 2018.
• Maruti Suzuki claims that the Wagon R is the highest-selling CNG model in India, with over 7 lakh units sold to date.
• The Wagon R has been India’s bestselling car for four years in a row: FY22, FY23, FY24 and FY2025.
• Tested by Global NCAP in 2023, the Wagon R secured a 1-star rating for adult occupant protection and 0 stars for child occupant protection.