Wagon R will come with full hybrid setup, mileage will be less than before, prices will also be low

Last updated:March 09, 2025, 12:48 IST

Maruti Suzuki Wagon R is going to get a big update. The new generation model will have a full-hybrid setup and will be launched in Japan. The price can start from Rs 7.65 lakh.

New Delhi. For many years, Maruti Suzuki Wagonr has been one of the best selling cars in India. This toll-boy hatchback is preferred for its reliable performance, good mileage and space for interiors. Given the popularity of this car, the company is now going to give a big update to this car. Suzuki is currently working on a new generation model, which can be launched in Japan later this year. According to reports, the new generation WagonR can get a full-hybrid setup. Let's know about it in detail.

Full hybrid powertrain
The new generation will use Suzuki's strong hybrid setup for WagonR, the coordination of the drive motor being used with Solio and AGS (Auto Gear Shift). It will work with 660cc, Inline 3, DOHC petrol engine. The petrol engine generates 54 PS and 58 Nm of torque. The electric motor is capable of generating 10 PS and 29 Nm torque.

How much will the price be
Apart from full hybrid powertrain, the new generation WagonR will also have other upgrade. For example, standard rear doors will be replaced by sliding doors. This change is according to the trend of other tall-bus hatchbacks in Japan, where the use of sliding doors has started. In size, the new generation Wagonr is expected to be 3,395 mm long, 1,475 mm wide and 1,650 mm high in Japan. The wheelbase of the hatchback will be 2,460 mm while the vehicle weighs 850 kg. The initial price of the new generation Strong Hybrid Wagonr in Japan can be 1.3 million yen, ie about 7.65 lakh rupees. The top variant can cost around 1.9 million yen (Rs 11.19 lakh).

Affordable hybrid system
For the Indian market, Maruti had earlier said that it is working on a new affordable hybrid system. It will be used for small cars like Wagonr, Swift, Dzire, Fronx etc. Maruti's affordable hybrid setup will probably be used with 1.2-liter, 3-cylinder petrol engine. While Maruti can probably use hybrid technology from Toyota, it will prove to be expensive for small cars of Maruti. This is the reason that Maruti is developing its own hybrid solution.