This time almost everything is new in WagonR. What will be found in the new car and what has been missed, let us know in this test drive report:
Overview
- Price: 4.19 to 5.65 Lakhs (Ex-showroom, Delhi)
- Engine: 1.2-liter
- Power: 83 bhp
- Engine: 1.0-liter
- Power: 67 bhp
Maruti Suzuki's WagonR is now in front of you in a completely new avatar. This time almost everything is new in this car, but will it be able to repeat its success? Only time will tell, what will be found in the new car at the moment and what has been missed, let us know in this test drive report:
WagonR never sold for its looks, but for its practicality. Perhaps this is the reason why no revolutionary changes have been made in the design of the new car, but there is so much change that at first sight it looks a different and new car. Its design has a cuteness, a mini MPV-like look at first sight.
This time, special attention has also been given to the back design and an attempt has been made to give muscular and tuff characters from the square shape of the square shape. The length, width and wheel base of the vehicle have increased significantly, which makes its road presence better than before. It has the power to stand out from the other vehicles in this segment.
Interior
Interior gives a fresh feel. Plastic quality and fit-finish have been improved. The dash board and seats both have dual tone finishes, which seem to complement each other. Some useful things are missed this time. There was a chill tray under the airvent earlier, in which you could cool the cans and the bottoms, now they will not be found. Similarly, now the option of a single glove box has been given.
In the case of space, earlier the complaints that were received now go away to a large extent. When changing gears on the front seat, there is no collision with the foot of the front passenger. The head room was also the best before, now you also get a much better leg room. On the back seat, where the seating of three people used to be impossible, now people of three medium size are able to sit more easily. However, if you are leaving for a long journey, keep in mind that still four people will remain comfortable in the car. The boot space has almost doubled already, it can easily accommodate weekend trips.
According to the features segment, WagonR also had the necessary features before, but now the gap has been filled which was most missed, ie 7 inch touchscreen infotainment system. You will only get this in 1.2 liter top variants. It also has features like Apple Car Play and Android Auto. An app has also been introduced in the form of SmartPlay Studio. By installing it in your phone, three people sitting in the car can control many other features, including the music of the infotainment system, from their phones, that means people will no longer have to speak to change the song.
Safety
Features like driver airbags, ABS-EBD and reverse parking sensors are standard. Apart from the touchscreen, the top variants will get features like dual airbags, day-night IRVM, electric adjust and retractable ORVM, 60:40 split seat, tilt steering, remote keyless entry. The reverse parking camera is a miss, at least in the top variant it should have been given, as the WagonR is an SUV-like vehicle. The lack of alloy wheels and removable headrests is also missed.
Engine
This time, apart from the 1.0 liter petrol engine already running in WagonR, K-series engine of 1.2 liter has also been given. This is a good move, because now there will be an option for those who need more power. Apart from this engine city, it also performs better on the highway. Especially during the time of overtaking, now less thought has to be done. There is a slight difference in the mileage of both the engines as well, so if the budget is not very tight, then choose only the variant with 1.2-liter engine. Apart from the manual, this time also the AMT option has been given, the AMT variant is a better option in terms of city driving. With the compact size of the WagonR, the AMT makes it a perfect city car.
Handling
Another good thing has happened that after the introduction of the new Heart Platform, now the handling of this car has been much better than before. It now gives you more confidence on high speed. Although comfort is not its USP, but now you are more comfortable during city and short drives. However, due to the lack of Thai support on the back seats, people are not able to stay very comfortable in very long journey. But this deficiency definitely tries to fulfill its magnificent leg and head room.
