Maruti cars apart from
being practical, safe and fuel efficient are always affordable and easy to
maintain. One such good seller from Maruti stables is the Wagon R which showed
its face first in the year 1999. Space, comfort and good features over and
above smart pricing besides constant makeovers have made Wagon R one of India’s
most loved car brands. If you have any query related to cars, auto industry follow
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Sales
and Popularity
Wagon R is a car that has enjoyed a long-lasting
fame here. Fifteen years post its debut; Wagon R still has a place amongst
India’s ten best selling cars on the basis of sales volume. Wagon R is currently
the fourth best seller of the company and just last year Maruti
had reported sales of more than 15 lakh units in the domestic market.
The
tall boy design
Wagon R is instantly noticeable on roads due to its
tall profile. Under this design, the car is unusually taller with a short
bonnet giving an overall boxy look. The several face-lifted models have also
strictly kept up this design. While some car lovers criticize the boxy design,
this arrangement definitely makes the car more spacious and comfortable from
inside. The latest model measures around
3595 mm in length, 1495 mm in width and 1700 mm in height.
Spacious
cabin
Wagon R can easily accommodate four passengers with
ample legroom and headroom. Although the boot space is confined to 180 litres,
there are some additional small storage spaces inside the cabin. The seats are
ergonomically designed. The quality fittings and other equipment really ensure
a comfortable ride.
Safety
and comfort features
Wagon R is an absolutely safe car with features like
Anti-Lock braking system, airbags, front and rear ELR seat belts, child proof
door locks, high mounted stop lamp and the Intelligent Computerized Anti-Theft
System among others. The top-of-the line variant offers an audio system with
integrated AUX-in and USB ports, electric ORVMs, tilt adjustable electronic
power steering, climate control unit and 60:40 spilt rear folding seats.
Performance
and fuel efficiency
Wagon R is currently available in petrol, LPG and
CNG engines. A diesel and AMT version of the car is long anticipated and they
might be launched by the end of this year. The petrol models develop a top
power of 67.1 bhp while the CNG unit develops 58.2 bhp of power. Fuel economy
is marked at 15 kmpl approximately and the top speed is 150 kmph, beyond which
the car is slightly vulnerable. The upcoming diesel Wagon R might just hit the
27-28 kmpl mark in ARAI testing.
Pricing
Wagon R comes with a price tag of Rs 3.64 to 4.53
lakhs and it is a total value for money offer at this price. Check out more AutoMobile
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