Maruti Suzuki, India’s largest car maker seems aggressive with its product expansion strategy for the Indian market. Suzuki has plans to launch several global products in India such as SX4 S-Cross and YRA premium hatch. Interestingly, the company is also working on the next generation WagonR hatchback. The vehicle is likely to enter into production in 2016, while the launch could take place in early 2017.
If reports are to be believed, the next generation Maruti WagonR will get a new diesel engine which is currently under development. The company is working on a new 800cc diesel engine for the Celerio hatchback and its first low cost vehicle. This engine could power the next WagonR. Adding to it, the seven-seater version of the hatchback is also on cards. At the 2013 Indonesia Motor Show, Suzuki showcased the WagonR seven-seat concept which is likely to enter production in Indonesia and India.
The seven-seater WagonR would come under 4-metre mark and will rival against the upcoming Datsun Go+ MPV. The vehicle would be benefited with excise duty cut offered on sub-4 metre cars and engine with less than 1500cc displacement. It is expected to be priced around Rs. 4 to 6 lakh. Moreover, the next WagonR is also speculated to get automated manual transmission variant.
Currently, the company sells second generation Maruti WagonR in petrol, CNG and LPG fuel options. It is propelled by a 1.0-litre k Series engine that is capable of producing a top power output of 67bhp and 90Nm of torque. Power is transmitted to front wheels via a five-speed manual gearbox.
