This hatchback is India's 'favorite' since 1999, the latest cars also fill water in front of it

Last updated:March 13, 2025, 15:12 IST

Maruti Suzuki WagonR remains the most popular hatchback in the Indian market. Its 19,879 units sold in February 2025. Its price starts at 5.64 lakhs.

New Delhi. The magic of Maruti Suzuki Wagon R of India is still speaking in the Indian market. In the last few years, many hatchback cars have knocked in the market, which has reduced the competition in the segment. Despite this, the customers are giving love to Wagon R and giving it a full love. The popularity of this model can be gauged from the fact that it is at the forefront of the hatchback segment in terms of volumes for months and years.

India's favorite since 1999
In February 2025, Maruti Suzuki WagonR was the best -selling car in India, which sold 19,879 units. It was ahead of Maruti Suzuki Swift (16,269 units) and Maruti Suzuki Baleno (15,480 units). Talking about WagonR, this great hatchback came to the Indian market in 1999. Since then, it has sold more than 33,00,000 units in India.

Price starts at 5.64 lakhs
In the price of Rs 5,64,500 to Rs 7,47,500 (ex-showroom), WagonR is now in its third generation. It is directly competing with Tata Tiago. This popular hatchback has K-series, dual jet, dual VVT petrol engine options (67PS/89Nm 1.0-liter and 90ps/113nm 1.2-liter). Transmission options include 5-speed MT with 1.0-liter unit, and 5-speed MT and 5-speed AMT with 1.2-liter unit. Apart from this, there is a CNG option (57PS/82Nm 1.0-liter) with 5-speed MT.

Feature and safety
WagonR is based on the fifth generation hectact platform. It has security facilities such as electronic breakforce distribution (EBD), electronic stability control (ESC) and hill-hold with anti-lock braking system (ABS). It follows all crash test rules, including offset, side crash and safety of pedestrians.