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Maruti Suzuki will launch the new WagonR early next year. According to Gaadiwaadi, production of the hatchback has already begun at the automaker’s Manesar factory. The car will replace the existing version and is expected to be sold in two style options – Regular and StingRay. Here is a render that shows what the new, India-spec WagonR could look like. As the render indicates, the all-new WagonR will remain true to the tall boy design – a characteristic trait that has been common across multiple generations of the car. The new version is also not expected to move to the HEARTECT platform. Instead, Maruti is said to be using the same platform that the outgoing car was based on, with specific changes to meet new crash test norms. As for the engine and transmission, the new car is expected to carry over the mechanicals of the outgoing version. What this means is, the 1 liter-3 cylinder K-Series petrol engine will be standard, along with 5 speed manual and automated … [Read more...] about India-spec all-new Maruti WagonR: Production begins?

Indian Autos Blog reader, Mr. Shashi Kiran, snapped this image of a JDM-spec Wagon R testing in India. This is not the successor for the Wagon R sold in India though, this vehicle is likely testing components for a part supplier.For the Indian market, Maruti has started trial runs of the next-generation 2019 Wagon R which it reportedly aims to launch in November this year. Codenamed 'YCA', the 2019 Wagon R will be different in design and specification from the sixth generation model which was launched in Japan in February last year.To start with, the 2019 Maruti Wagon R for the Indian, and associated emerging markets, will not be based on the HEARTECT platform which underpins modern-day Maruti vehicles. Instead, Maruti to re-engineers the existing Wagon R's platform for future crash test norms (new norms for offset frontal and lateral impact came into force from October 2017 and new pedestrian protection safety norm will come into effect from October 1, 2018) hence keeping costs in … [Read more...] about New generation Suzuki Wagon R spotted in India

With about 50% share in the world's fourth biggest car market, Maruti enjoys a reputation of churning out best sellers every year and cars that everyone truly loves. But there have been examples that are best forgotten, at times when Maruti decided to take a risk and offer something that would cause a stir. Here are 8 Maruti Suzuki cars that tried and failed:1. Maruti Zen ClassicThe original Zen was India’s first hot hatch, with a peppy 1.0 engine and cute jellybean styling to go with it. It sold in numbers and gained an almost cult status among car lovers. However, the same could not be said about the 'World Car' Zen Classic. Its retro styled front and rear sported way too much chrome than was needed, and it could be called unattractive at best. Although mechanically the same as the original, the bling styling never really worked its way into the market and led to its early demise.2. Maruti VersaA high price tag when it was launched was the main reason for the Versa’s lack … [Read more...] about 8 Maruti Suzuki cars that are best forgotten