Maruti Suzuki, in its undertaking to push forward the reason for green mobility, has launched the Maruti Suzuki Wagon R CNG. The new Wagon R CNG accompanies another body and plans that, despite everything, stays consistent with its unique "tall-boy" position. At its heart, the Maruti Suzuki Wagon R CNG employs the S-CNG technology that gives a perfect balance of drivability and high fuel efficiency and is accessible in Wagon R LXI and LXI (O) CNG variations. Maruti Suzuki India, the country's largest carmaker has just launched the S-CNG variant of the BS6 Wagon R, with prices starting at Rs 5.25 lakh for the LXi variant and going up to Rs 5.32 for the LXi(O) variant (ex-showroom, Delhi). This makes the Wagon R, the third CNG-powered model in Maruti Suzuki’s line-up to become BS6-compliant, after the BS6 Alto CNG and the BS6 Ertiga CNG.
Go Green Mission Plan
The Mission Green Million plan was announced at the 2020 Auto Expo in Greater Noida as the biggest carmaker in the nation expects to sell one million eco-friendly vehicles through the span of the following two years. The Wagon R S-CNG variation is guaranteed capable of returning a mileage of 32.52 km/kg, and it comes equipped with a 60-liter tank capacity.
The engine of WagonR CNG continues to use the 1.0-litre, three-cylinder petrol engine, which produces 59hp and 78Nm of torque when run on CNG (the same as it did in BS4 guise). The engine comes with a sole 5-speed manual gearbox option. The WagonR CNG also has a tank capacity of 60 litres (water equivalent), and offers a mileage of 32.52 km/kg.
The factory-fitted CNG unit in Maruti Suzuki Wagon R CNG has a watertight plan because of the advanced components utilized and adds to a higher motor life expectancy. Furnished with dual interdependent ECUs with Intelligent Injection System, Wagon R CNG delivers superior execution that is characterized by smooth pickup and excellent drivability.
Similarly likewise with different S-CNG vehicles, the Wagon R gets double interdependent ECUs (Electronic Control Units) and another injection system helping in delivering optimum execution and enhanced drivability across various surface conditions as per the brand. The S-Presso S-CNG was exhibited at the Auto Expo, and it will probably enter showrooms soon too.
The main distinction in the vehicle is the updated engine. The 998 cc K10B oil motor delivers a maximum power of 58 bhp at 5,500 rpm with 78 Nm of torque at 3,500 rpm in the CNG variation. The engine produces a superior 67 bhp and 90 Nm in the petrol variant.
Maruti Wagon R Features
The new WagonR has a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, manual AC, each of the four force windows, and electrically adjustable and foldable ORVMs. Furthermore, Maruti likewise offers the hatchback with back washer and wiper with defogger, 60:40 split back seats, and front fog lamps.
Design and Styling
The new Maruti Suzuki Wagon R utilizes another design language and is currently more stylish and somewhat more upmarket. In advance, the vehicle accompanies another face, with new twin headlamps, a larger grille with chrome support at the middle, and an all-new bumper with a large central air dam with trapezoidal housing for fog lamps on either side. The expanded length of the car is very clear from its profile, and the vehicle accompanies the organization's mark floating roof design element. The new Wagon R's accompanies striking shoulder lines and sharper character lines along the wheel curves. Maruti offers the new Wagon R in six color options - Superior White, Silky Silver, alongside four new hues - Magma Gray, Pearl Nutmeg Brown, Pearl Autumn Orange, and Pearl Poolside Blue.
Cabin and Interior
The new 2019 Maruti Suzuki Wagon R now comes with a more upmarket lodge with a more friendly-looking dashboard that accompanies two-tone dark and beige treatment. The middle stage is taken by a touchscreen infotainment system, with a manual air-con system set beneath it. On either side of the infotainment system, the cabin features vertically arranged air vents with round vents on either end of the dashboard. The vehicle additionally gets another guiding wheel that accompanies controls for music and communication, while the new instrument bunch appears to offer more data. The 2019 Wagon R additionally gets new fabric upholstery in coordinate beige tones with expanded space both for the front and the rear occupants. Safety features including Driver airbag, ABS (non-freezing stopping mechanism) with EBD (electronic brake power appropriation), front safety belts reminder, speed alert system, and backstopping sensors are standard across variations.
Maruti WagonR Price and Variants
The new WagonR is estimated between Rs 4.45 lakh and 5.94 lakh. It is offered in three variations: L, V, and Z, to discover how they vary, read the variant-wise features.
Maruti WagonR Engines and Transmissions
Maruti is offering the WagonR with two BS6-consistent motors: 1.0-liter petroleum and a 1.2-liter unit. The 1.2-liter engine produces 83PS of intensity and 113Nm of torque while the typical 1.0-liter 3-chamber oil motor is useful for 68PS and 90Nm. The two engines are offered with the decision of 5-speed manual and AMT gearboxes. The new WagonR is likewise provided in a CNG variation in the 1.0-liter version.
BS6 Maruti WagonR S-CNG India Launch Last Thoughts
The Maruti WagonR now comes equipped with a BS6-compliant S-CNG innovation. This technology is factory-fitted hardware offered on different models in the brand's product offering up, extending from the section level Alto to the Ertiga MPV. Maruti Suzuki WagonR depends on the Heartect platform. It gets standard safety features like ABS with EBD, driver airbag, and speed ready system, backstopping sensors, central locking and driver, and co-driver safety belt reminder. The OEM says its S-CNG vehicle range comes armed with dual interdependent ECUs (Electronic Control Units) and smart injection system. The vehicles are factory fitted, and particularly tuned and calibrated to deliver best performance and improved drivability across all kinds of terrains.