New Maruti WagonR- is it better than its predecessor?

The legacy of the WagonR in India is virtually unsurmountable. Bands in the late 1990’s and up to 2005 have regularly used it to transport audio equipment. It provides comfortable upright seats and is suitable even for the septagenerians. So, did it really need an upgrade, considering its sales of nearly 10,000 a month? Maruti felt that the new Wagon R 2019 was necessary, and here’s how.

For one, the new Wagon R 2019 has more space than before, certainly looking like a grown-up hatchback now, despite being under 4 m in length. The headlights are bolder, closely resembling those of the Ignis, though not quite as stylish. Oh yes, it gives you two options now for power- a 1.0 litre 3-cylinder engine and a 1.2-litre 4-cylinder engine. This single aspect easily beats its competition that comprises of the Santro, Tata Tiago, and its very own Celerio.

Step into the vehicle, and its interiors seem miles ahead of the competition. Remember the time when Hyundai Santro’s interiors, with those curvy air con vents and the dashboard, seemed ahead of the rest? Times have distinctly changed. And can you really ever go wrong with the service network of Maruti? If it already provided value-for-money with its previous version, this one is certainly a few notches ahead. Not to forget, today’s youngsters have funkier colours to choose from.   

Old vs New Wagon R