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
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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