Maruti Wagon-R

The Maruti Suzuki Wagon R (or WagonR) is a city car manufactured and marketed by Suzuki through its subsidiary Maruti Suzuki primarily for the Indian market since 1999. The Wagon R was launched in India on 18 December 1999, and has since undergone several upgrades. The second-generation Wagon R model and styling was also shared with the Karimun Wagon R for the Indonesian market and the Wagon R for the Pakistani market, despite several differences.

While initially the Maruti-built Wagon R shared its platform from the Japanese market Wagon R kei car, the third generation Maruti-built Wagon R is unrelated with the later versions of the Wagon R sold in Japan. Instead, the car was built from ground up above the ''HEARTECT'' platform.

The Wagon R built in India is also exported to several neighbouring countries, including Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal and Sri Lanka, dropping the "Maruti" moniker.

As of 31 December 2019, the Wagon R has been sold over 2.4 million units in India.

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First generation (1999)

The first generation Wagon R was introduced in India on 18 December 1999. Based on the Wagon R kei car offered in Japan, the Wagon R was an answer to the then newly arrived Hyundai Santro. The Wagon R quickly gained popularity in the country as the car came with much interior space, including the ability to seat even taller passengers with ease. The car also offered features like power windows and power steering, which back in 1999 were considered luxuries in India. The car is powered by Suzuki's 1.1-litre F10D petrol engine producing at 6,200 rpm and of torque at 3,500 rpm.

A minor facelift of this model was introduced in 2003 which received a chrome line in the grille, body-coloured bumpers and clear-lens tail lamps. Inside, the Wagon R has a beige dashboard with many storage spaces. In 2006, Suzuki launched an LPG version called DUO, which was introduced for the F10D engined variants. This gave owners an option of running on petrol and/or LPG. The car also received aesthetic overhauls with a redesigned grille and tailgate, including accents of chrome.

The first generation Wagon R was sold around 880,000 units.

Maruti Suzuki - wagonR.JPG, Maruti Suzuki Wagon R (first facelift)
Maruti Suzuki Wagon R.jpg, Maruti Suzuki Wagon R (second facelift)

Second generation (MP31S; 2010)

The second generation Wagon R was introduced on 23 April 2010 in New Delhi, India. Featuring a brand-new platform carried from the fourth generation Japanese Wagon R, the overall length of the second generation Wagon R was increased to 3,595 mm (an increase of 75 mm) with a wheelbase of 2,400 mm. The second generation Wagon R is also wider and taller than its predecessor. While safety enhancements have been implemented in the form of ABS, airbags and fog lamps, these are limited only to the top variant. The trim levels available are LX, LXi and VXi.

The Indian model (2010) called Wagon R 1.0, is powered by the more efficient three-cylinder 998 cc K10B engine, which can also be found in the Maruti Suzuki A-Star, Maruti Suzuki Estilo, and the Maruti Suzuki Alto K10. The engine delivers at 6,200 rpm, and at 3 500 rpm. Maruti Suzuki launched a new 5-speed vehicle with the same engine and the same body. This version came only in the top model that is the VXi which had ABS as standard. Also, Maruti launched ABS as an option for all Wagon R and Stingray variants. The Wagon R was priced at 4.14 lakh Indian rupees or INR, while Stingray is priced INR 20,000 more than the Wagon R.

The first facelift for this generation arrived on 14 January 2013. It featured cosmetic changes, including a narrower grille, restyled bumpers with larger vents and a new fog lamp housing. Inside, changes included the dual glove box and an integrated Eagle Wings music system with integrated USB and AUX ports.

In 2014, Maruti Suzuki introduced the Maruti Suzuki Stingray. It was essentially a restyled second generation Wagon R and it was introduced alongside the regular version. The Stingray features a bolder, dynamic looking fascia. It featured projector headlamps, a first for the segment. Later on, Maruti Suzuki dropped the Stingray moniker and renamed it as Wagon R VXi+ as the top variant of the range.

In 2015, a 5-speed automated gear shift (AGS, or AMT) was introduced to replace the aging 3-speed automatic transmission.

File:Maruti Suzuki - WagonR LXi (front).JPG, Maruti Suzuki Wagon R LXi (MP31S, facelift)
File:Maruti Suzuki - WagonR LXi (rear).JPG, Maruti Suzuki Wagon R LXi (MP31S, facelift)
File:2013 Maruti Suzuki Wagon R Stingray VXi front view.jpg, 2013 Maruti Suzuki Wagon R Stingray VXi (MP31S)

Karimun Wagon R

The Karimun Wagon R is a rebadged version of the Indian Wagon R to suit the Indonesian government's Low Cost Green Car (LCGC) policy. It was unveiled in its final production form in September 2013 at the 21st Indonesia International Motor Show. Production begun in September 2013 at the Tambun Plant for domestic market and was available to the market in October 2013. It was initially available in three trim levels: GA, GL and GX. The Dilago trim level (based on GL trim with sporty bodykit and additional accessories, positioned above GX trim) went on sale later in June 2014 and discontinued in late 2015. The "Dilago" name was taken from a native Moluccas word meaning "to be the best".

The sportier version based on the Indian Wagon R Stingray, called the Karimun Wagon R GS, was launched in September 2014. A 5-speed automated gear shift (AGS) variant appeared later in May 2015. The Karimun Wagon R received an update in April 2017 at the 25th Indonesia International Motor Show, and is available in GA, GL and GS trim levels. The car is also available with a by-order blind van variant based on GA and GS trims. A limited edition called 50th Anniversary Edition was launched in October 2020, basically the GS version of the previous 2014 GL Dilago special edition. This model was launched to celebrate 50 years of Suzuki Indomobil's presence in Indonesia.

The Indonesian-made Wagon R is essentially a stripped-down version of Indian Wagon R. The differences with the Indian Wagon R are the absence of high-mounted stop lamp, rear fog lamp, rear wiper, rear washer, defoggers, electric mirrors, "Wagon R" lettering on the rear chrome garnish, a simpler HVAC system and adjustments, mirror on the passenger's sun visor, day/night view center mirror, fabric door trims, rear power windows, adjustable head rests, 60:40 split back seat, tilt steering, upper front passenger glove box (1 airbag variant), front passenger airbag, ABS, driver side cup holder, headlamp levelling adjuster, boot parcel tray, CNG variant and the presence of a Garuda-inspired emblem to comply with Low Cost Green Car (LCGC) tax incentive regulations.

The Karimun Wagon R was discontinued in Indonesia in late 2021, while knock-down kit exports to Pakistan continues.

File:2014 Suzuki Karimun Wagon R GA 1.0 MP31S (20211116).jpg, 2014 Suzuki Karimun Wagon R GA (MP31S, Indonesia)
File:2015 Suzuki Karimun Wagon R blind van rear.jpg, 2015 Suzuki Karimun Wagon R GA panel van (MP31S, Indonesia)
File:2014 Suzuki Karimun Wagon R GL 1.0 MP31S (20220308) 01.jpg, 2014 Suzuki Karimun Wagon R GL (MP31S, Indonesia)
File:2014 Suzuki Karimun Wagon R GL 1.0 MP31S (20220308) 02.jpg, 2014 Suzuki Karimun Wagon R GL (MP31S, Indonesia)
File:2018 Suzuki Karimun Wagon R GL (rear), West Surabaya.jpg, 2018 Suzuki Karimun Wagon R GL (MP31S, Indonesia)
File:2015 Suzuki Karimun Wagon R GX 1.0 MP31S (20200223).jpg, 2015 Suzuki Karimun Wagon R GX (MP31S, Indonesia)
File:2014 Suzuki Karimun Wagon R GX (rear), East Surabaya (cropped).jpg, 2014 Suzuki Karimun Wagon R GX (MP31S, Indonesia)
File:2019 Suzuki Karimun Wagon R GS (Indonesia) front view.jpg, 2019 Suzuki Karimun Wagon R GS (MP31S, Indonesia)
File:2019 Suzuki Karimun Wagon R GS (rear).jpg, 2019 Suzuki Karimun Wagon R GS (MP31S, Indonesia)
File:2019 Suzuki Karimun Wagon R GS 1.0 MP31S interior (20190722).jpg, 2019 Suzuki Karimun Wagon R GS interior (Indonesia)

Pak Suzuki Wagon R

The Pak Suzuki Wagon R is a Pakistani version of the Indonesian Suzuki Wagon R, but with more advanced AC system like the Indian version, 2-DIN integrated 9-inch LCD option, defoggers, boot parcel tray and the absence of GS (Stingray) and commercial panel van variants. The Dilago accessories is also available as separate option. As importing from India is impossible due to political issues, the car is imported as a knock-down kit from Indonesia and assembled by Pak Suzuki

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