The 1.0-litre engine is offered in the Lxi and Vxi trims of the WagonR with an AMT option only in the latter

  • With this upgrade, both the engines of the WagonR are now BS6-compliant.
  • The ARAI-claimed fuel efficiency figure has dropped from 22.5kmpl to 21.79kmpl.
  • Maruti has hiked the prices of the BS6 petrol WagonR 1.0-litre by Rs 8,000.
  • It still gets the same features as those offered on the BS4 1.0-litre trims.

Maruti Suzuki introduced the BS6-compliant 1.2-litre petrol unit in the WagonR in June this year. Now, it has upgraded the 1.0-litre petrol unit to meet the BS6 norms. It is offered on the Lxi and the Vxi trims of the WagonR. The compact hatchback now comes with the S-Presso’s BS6-compliant 1.0-litre petrol engine.

Even though the BS6 update has no effect on the 1.0-litre engine’s output (68PS/90Nm), its claimed fuel efficiency has gone down from 22.5kmpl to 21.79kmpl. It is still offered with the same transmission options: a 5-speed manual in the Lxi trim along with a 5-speed AMT in the Vxi. The BS6-compliant 1.0-litre engine is pricier by Rs 8,000.

Here’s a detailed price comparison:

Variant 1.0-litre BS4 BS6 Difference
Lxi Rs 4.34 lakh Rs 4.42 lakh Rs 8,000
Lxi(O) Rs 4.41 lakh Rs 4.49 lakh Rs 8,000
Vxi Rs 4.79 lakh Rs 4.87 lakh Rs 8,000
Vxi(O) Rs 4.86 lakh Rs 4.94 lakh Rs 8,000
Vxi AGS Rs 5.26 lakh Rs 5.34 lakh Rs 8,000
Vxi(O) AGS Rs 5.33 lakh Rs 5.41 lakh Rs 8,000

In terms of features, the BS6 1.0-litre version of the WagonR remains identical to the BS4 version. Some standard safety features include ABS with EBD, rear parking sensors, driver-side airbag and front seatbelt reminder. The 1.0-litre Vxi trim continues to be offered with features like internally adjustable ORVMs, a two-din audio system with Bluetooth, USB and Aux connectivity, rear power windows and more.

Due to the upgrade, the 1.0-litre petrol version of the WagonR is now priced between Rs 4.42 lakh and Rs 4.94 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi). Meanwhile, the WagonR CNG is offered in the Lxi and Lxi(O) variants, which are priced at Rs 4.99 lakh and Rs 5.06 lakh respectively.

Source :- CarDekho.com