The first images of the 2019 Maruti WagonR’s exterior and interior are unofficially out now. Here’s a visual comparison between the all-new model and the predecessor.Like the outgoing Maruti WagonR, the new generation model, though looking more rounded, isn’t your beauty contest winner. The boxy entry-level hatchback appears to have a more upright hood, and it features squarish headlamps, lower and wider air intake and a rather simplistic bumper.On the sides, the squarish wheel arches are new, and they do help mitigate the tiny wheels from catching much attention. This is the angle where it becomes evident that the height doesn’t increase towards the rear as noticeably now. The rear door is shorter in length, thanks to the deletion of the quarter glass. The black C-pillar motif is an attempt at making the car look more stylish.At the rear, the 2019 Maruti WagonR features large vertical tail lamps reminiscent of the latest Maruti Ertiga. Inside, there’s a … [Read more...] about 2019 Maruti WagonR vs. 2013 Maruti WagonR
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Hyundai Santro vs Maruti WagonR: Detailed comparison of the arch-rivals
The first-generation Hyundai Santro was the first car to make the tall-boy design very popular in the Indian market. Later, the likes of Maruti Suzuki WagonR joined the bandwagon and its popularity rose through the roof. WagonR remains one of the best selling cars in the country even today. The all-new Santro has made a comeback to the Indian market and it would take on the likes of Tata Tiago and Renault Kwid in the market but the Maruti Suzuki WagonR would be the direct rival to the Santro in the market. Here is a detailed comparison showing which of these two offers the best in the market. Exterior: Design and dimensions The all-new Santro shares nothing with the older model except for the name. Even though Hyundai still calls it the “Tall Boy”, the all-new Santro has lost around 30mm of height. It is based on the now-discontinued i10 hatchback and the design is inspired quite a bit by it. Hyundai has made the Santro look modern with the deep creases around the body. The … [Read more...] about Hyundai Santro vs Maruti WagonR: Detailed comparison of the arch-rivals
India-spec all-new Maruti WagonR: Production begins?
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?
8 Maruti Suzuki cars that are best forgotten
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
Next-gen 2018 Maruti Wagon R spied testing in Shimla
The 2018 Maruti Wagon R was spied in Shimla recently, courtesy Speedhounds. It looks like Maruti Suzuki is conducting high-altitude tests with this prototype. The next-gen Maruti Wagon R will feature an evolutionary design. Proportionally it does not look all that different from the model currently on sale. The “tall boy” design will continue through the next generation. The spy shot shows that the redesigned model having a large windshield and oddly designed large windows. Also, it hints at featuring swept-back vertical headlamps similar to those of the JDM-spec Suzuki WagonR Stingray. The all-new Maruti Wagon R will likely arrive as Maruti Suzuki’s most economical model underpinned by the light and rigid new-generation platform “Heartect”. The new generation model will have structural enhancements to meet the new safety norms set to become applicable next year. MSIL may offer the 2018 Maruti Wagon R with an updated version of the K10B 1.0-litre … [Read more...] about Next-gen 2018 Maruti Wagon R spied testing in Shimla