Apr 15, 2017 09:41 PM
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The new WagonR is based on an all-new platform, which is substantially larger. If you compare it to the older VXi, the new car is 3, 595mm long and the older on is 3, 520mm. It’s grown in width too from 1, 490mm to 1, 495mm and is now taller than the older car by 10mm at 1700mm. The car also boasts best in class tandem-seating legroom, and best in class front seat travel(240mm).
Interiors
The car is really spacious and the new - but large dashboard(which is a fairly well-sized mass of plastic) feels decent to the touch, but truth be told, some newer cars in the segment do boast of better quality today. The car now has cupholders(which are a push type) just ahead of the front air-con vents so you can keep your cola’s cool. It’s also(for the first time!) got a rear parcel tray, a 60:40 split rear seat, a storage space hidden away below the front passenger seat(ala the Ford Fusion) and a console ahead of the gear lever that has a rubberized module to prevent any damage to your cellular phone when you place it there.
However, the new car interiors lack the sheet utility of the older car interiors. Gone are the large storage spaces above and below the glovebox and below the steering wheel. And talking of losing utility and space, the boot is smaller too and has shrunk to about 180litres.
Handling and Safety
The higher torque does help as does the better shifting gearbox(with a new cable type mechanism), the light clutch and the more ergonomically shaped gear lever. All these add up to making driving in the city traffic a far more comfortable experience. MSIL also claim a fuel economy figure of 18.9 kmpl and it does work up to that. The top end model of the new Wagon R comes with ABS and Airbags. The VXi variant of the vehicle is specially equipped with dual SRS airbags to safeguard the occupants during collision. The air bags reduce the force of impact on the head and chest of the passengers.
Overall Evaluation
Maruti Suzuki Wagon R comes with myriad safety features. With a unique Antilock Braking SysteM. The car is priced at 3.37 lakh(ex-showroom price) and is worth every penny. If you are a family of four and think that weekends are the only days you will step out then this is the car for you. It’s got everything right from the space inside to the boot space to keep all those shopping goodies.
