Maruti WagonR
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New WagonR is here.
Friday, March 06, 2009Overview of New Maruti WagonR
Maruti Suzuki India has launched the all new WagonR in India. The new model features a big smile shaped front grille with all new clear lens head lamps and new round shaped fog lamps. The makeover is almost same like we have seen recently in the New Estilo. New WagonR also gets new headlamps, new tail lamps, new front/rear bumpers, new design for alloys/wheel covers and all new interiors.
Variants of New Maruti WagonR
- New WagonR Lx
- New WagonR Lxi
- New WagonR Vxi
- New WagonR Vxi ABS
Design of New Maruti WagonR
The new model of WagonR looks much better than the current generation WagonR. New WagonR is based on the very Japanese way of creating cars, gone are the boxy looks, the shape of New WagonR is more rounded. Maruti Suzuki India has christened the New WagonR as ‘The Blue-Eyed-Boy’ as it features smart looking blue tinge in the big headlamps. This time the facelift is quite major as Maruti engineers has used all new chassis which is wider that the last generation one and hence the new WagonR looks wide and more proportionate than the old WagonR.
The grille of new WagonR looks very sleek with a chrome strip on top with big Suzuki logo in centre. The front and rear bumpers are also new with a big air dam in front bumpers which also features integrated round fog lamps. The side of new WagonR is more or less same like the old model with side strips on the doors. The top model of new WagonR features body coloured bumpers, door handles and outside rear view mirrors. At the rear new WagonR gets all new tail lamps which are slightly bigger in size and resembles the tail lamps of 2010 Suzuki WagonR model recently launched in Japan. New WagonR also features a horizontal chrome strip which gives it a upmarket look. The third stop lamp is well integrated in the hatch and the top model of new WagonR also comes with roof rails. All in all new WagonR looks better in terms of design and styling than the 2009 model of WagonR.
Shades Available in New Maruti WagonR
- Superior white, Midnight black, Silky silver, Firebrick red
- Breeze blue, Baker’s choclate, Blistering grey
Changes in the New Maruti WagonR:
- All New 1000cc K-series engine to meet the emission norms
- All New Front Grille With Chrome Inserts.
- New Bigger & Stylish Headlamps, New Tail Lamps.
- New Front & Rear Bumpers, New Wheel Covers Design.
- New Interiors including new door trims and new upholstery.
- All New Centre Console With Dash Integrated Music System.
- Improved Rear Visibility, All New Steering Wheel.
- New Instrument Cluster, All New Design For Gear Knob.
- Electrically Adjustable Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)
Interiors of New Maruti WagonR
The interiors of new WagonR also gets new combination for door trims and new upholstery for the seats. The interiors have been improved and now sport dual tone combination with aluminum touches all around. The steering wheel has been borrowed from the Swift and the centre console is rectangular in shape and the top variants are going to feature dash integrated music system with factory fitted speakers.
The overall length of the car is now increased to 3,595 mm with a wheelbase of 2,400 mm - the longest in its class. The width and height of the new WagonR has also gone up 1,495 mm and 1,700 mm, respectively. The new WagonR is thus roomier with a larger cabin space and increased leg-room for all passengers. The steering wheel comes with a new design and can be tilted, while the ergonomically designed gear shift knob snugly fits into the palm to ensure driving comfort. Other features include electrical outside rear view mirror and superior colling due to the new HVAC design. New WagonR has:
- Best in class wheel base, 2400mm, +40 mm more than previous wagonR.
- Huge leg-space. Best in segment tandem distance, 100 mm more than previous WagonR.
- Best in class front seat travel, 240mm, 33% more than previous WagonR.
- Best in segment front and rear headroom.
All this clubbed with the gigantic boot space makes the New WagonR a perfect smart-family vehicle. While the rear parcel tray improves storage and keeps your valuables hidden from prying eyes, a smart integrated tool box in the boot leads to the overall charm. Storage space gets special attention in the new WagonR. As a unique feature, a handy shopping tray is fitted under front passenger seat. To safeguard the cell-phone camera unit, a soft insert has been introduced to the floor console. These apart, there are useful alcoves on the front console and door sides, a utility hook on the IP, and a 60:40 split rear seat add to user convenience. Two retractable cup/can holders on the driver's and the co-driver's side, and a bottle holder in the centre console add convenience and lead to user delight.
Top model Vxi ABS of New WagonR comes fully loaded with following features:
- HVAC - Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioner
- Power steering, Power Windows
- Rear Defogger, Rear Washer/Wiper
- Dash Integrated Music System
- Roof rails, High mounted stop lamp
- Electronic multi trip meter
- Collapsible steering colum
- Remote central door locking
- ABS with EBD, Dual airbags
- Driver Seat Belt Indicator
- Security System i-CATS
Engine & Fuel Efficiency of New Maruti WagonR
New Maruti Suzuki WagonR is powered by Bharat Stage IV compliant 998cc KB series engine which develops maximum power of 67 Bhp at 6200 rpm with maximum torque of 90 Nm at 3500 rpm. The new KB series is exactly the same engine which powers the Maruti Suzuki A-star. It is produced at the company's Gurgaon facility. The new WagonR is based on a completely new platform and it has a new transmission also. According to Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) standards, the car will give a mileage of 18.9 km per litre of petrol.
Transmission Technology of New Maruti WagonR
The New WagonR comes with a new 5-speed synchromesh transmission technology that incorporates numerous innovations to enhance the power and pleasure combination. The new transmission is equipped with precise gear shift mechanism. This reduces the gear shifting effort due to minimal mechanical losses. The gear ratios in the transmission in the New WagonR are optimized to enhance drivability and improved fuel economy. A reduced clutch-pedal peak-load helps to improve the city driving experience.
Suspension of New Maruti WagonR
The new WagonR has a new cable-type transmission, a superior suspension technology. It is equipped with a new L-shaped front suspension frame to improve ride comfort. This fine-tuned 3-point suspension is congruous to Indian roads and driving conditions, providing soft relaxed rides along with dynamic handling and NVH.
Safety Features in New Maruti WagonR
The New WagonR is high on occupant safety. A rigid cage structure technology alongwith increased frontal impact absorbing area, thanks to greater distance between steering wheel and front bumper, keep the passengers safe. The Vxi variant in the new WagonR is equipped with front and rear fog lamps, rear wiper and washer, rear defogger, dual horn and comes with safety features such as Airbag and ABS as options which comes in VXi ABS model. A driver-side seat belt indicator is on the dash panel a standard feature on Lxi and Vxi variants. The New WagonR keys are integrated with i-CATS, 4-door central locking and anti-theft alarm system.