Maruti Suzuki Wagon R Becomes More Safer with Six Airbags as Standard

The Maruti Suzuki Wagon R now comes with six airbags as standard, instead of the previous two front airbags, as part of a safety update. It also features three-point seatbelts for all passengers and is compatible with E20 fuel. The Eeco also benefits from the six-airbag upgrade and now offers a six-seat, forward-facing layout, replacing the seven-seater version. While the updated Wagon R’s pricing is still not confirmed, a slight rise in cost is anticipated due to the enhanced safety updates. The hatch currently starts at Rs 5.64 lakh (ex-showroom). Let’s take a closer look at some key specifications of the Maruti Suzuki Wagon R.

Maruti Suzuki Wagon R: Key Specifications

The Maruti Suzuki hatchback retains its core features, despite the safety upgrades. Built on the Heartect platform, it continues to offer a choice of two petrol and a petrol-CNG powertrain.

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The 1.0-litre, three-cylinder engine delivers 67bhp and 90Nm, while the 1.2-litre, four-cylinder petrol engine generates 82bhp and 113Nm. Both petrol variants are available with either manual or automatic transmissions.

Maruti Suzuki Wagon R: Best-selling Car in FY25

The Maruti Suzuki Wagon R was the highest-selling car in India for FY24-25, with 1.98 lakh units sold. The tall-boy hatchback, known for its practicality and compact design, edged out the competition, including Tata Motors' Punch SUV, which secured the second position with 1.96 lakh units sold. Interestingly, the Punch SUV outperformed the Wagon R in terms of sales in the calendar year 2024. The Hyundai Creta followed closely, ranking third with 1.95 lakh units sold in FY25. Meanwhile, the Maruti Suzuki Ertiga MPV took the fourth spot with 1.91 lakh units sold.

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Lastly, the Brezza compact SUV rounded out the top five, recording 1.89 lakh units sold. All of these models underscore the diverse preferences of Indian buyers in the market.