Maruti Suzuki Wagon R

The Wagon R is one of Maruti Suzuki’s many offerings in the entry-level hatchback space. The Maruti Wagon R price in India starts at ₹4.99 lakh and goes up ₹6.84 lakh, (ex-showroom). At this 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.

The Maruti Wagon R is available in 9 trims: LXi, VXi, ZXi and 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. Both engines get the option of MT and 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 ZXI+ AGS 1.2 comes equipped with features like 7.0-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 seatbelt with reminder for all passengers and rear parking sensors.

The Wagon R shares its Heartect platform with a number of other Maruti Suzuki models such as the Ertiga, Baleno and the Swift.

Maruti Suzuki Wagon R Highlights

•     The Maruti Suzuki Wagon R was first launched in India in December 1999, and in 2024, the venerable hatchback completed 25 years in the Indian market.

•   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 till 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-star for child occupant protection