The new Maruti Wagon R has a bold new look and a roomy cabin that makes it stand out in India’s busy hatchback market. The tall-boy design has a commanding road presence and allows for generous headroom and comfort for 5 passengers. This iteration of the Wagon R should meet the needs of city families and casual drivers who appreciate practicality.
Design and Comfort
Wagon R’s signature tall stance is retained while the front gets a facelift with sleeker headlights and a reshaped grille. The structure is still supported by the Heartect platform which provides a rigid and light skeleton that adds to the stability during city driving. The cabin is equipped with a dual tone soft touch dashboard, ergonomically designed seating, and a generous boot space of 341 litres which ensures that luggage is never a burden.
Performance and Powertrain
Buyers have the option of two petrol engines: a 1.0-litre 3-cylinder and a 1.2-litre 4-cylinder, both designed to have low emissions. These engines can be combined with a 5-speed manual transmission or Maruti’s refined AMT for those who wish to stick to manual shifting or prefer the convenience of automatic changes. There is still a factory-fitted CNG option with the smaller engine which provides a greener alternative.
Fuel Efficiency
City travellers are sure to appreciate the Wagon R’s fuel economy. November 2022 ARAI-tested figures indicate the 1.0-litre manual and AT versions achieved 24.35 and 25.19 kmpl respectively. The 1.0-litre CNG variant’s efficiency is even more impressive at 33.47 km/kg. The 1.2-litre petrol unit also performs well with figures of 23.56 kmpl and 24.43 kmpl for manual and AMT versions respectively. All these figures mean less refuelling and lower operational costs.
Safety and Connectivity
The 2025 Wagon R’s safety updates also include six standard airbags for all variants, ESP, and ABS with EBD, and a three-point rear centre lap-belt for intelligent occupant safety technology. Maruti still uses their well-known crash-resistant structure, so the car is safe. Maruti’s well-known crash-resistant structure and rear parking sensors add to the driving safety.
Infotainment and Tech
The driver’s aids include the infotainment 7-inch screen with smartphone compatibility using Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The features enhance the car’s appearance and include steering audio controls, ORVMs with electric adjustment, and a rear-view camera. The driver also gets a front centre armrest with a USB charging port which adds to the vehicle’s sophistication.
Pricing
Maruti Suzuki positions the New Wagon R attractively, with ex-showroom prices spanning from ₹5.79 lakh to ₹7.62 lakh. Below is a snapshot of key variants:
| Variant | Transmission | Ex-Showroom Price (INR) |
|---|---|---|
| Wagon R LXI 1.0 MT | Manual | ₹5.79 Lakh |
| Wagon R VXI 1.0 AMT | AMT | ₹6.74 Lakh |
| Wagon R ZXI 1.2 MT | Manual | ₹6.52 Lakh |
| Wagon R ZXI+ 1.2 AMT | AMT | ₹7.62 Lakh |
| Wagon R VXI 1.0 CNG MT | Manual | ₹6.69 Lakh |
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