A closely camouflaged check mule of the Maruti Wagon R has been spied on our roads, suggesting {that a} facelift could possibly be on the playing cards. The camouflaged check mule hints at beauty updates and a brand new mechanical improve. If the latter is the case, this could be probably the most complete replace for the third-gen Wagon R that is been on sale since 2019.
- Check mule spied with minor updates to its gentle components.
- Maruti may probably substitute the Wagon R’s 1.2 Ok-Collection engine with a Z-Collection mill.
Maruti Wagon R facelift spied: What was noticed
The check mule was noticed with new detailing for the halogen headlamps, a revised search for the grille, a clean end for the bumper, and redesigned air inlets decrease down. On the again, the bumper will get slight revisions with vertical reflectors versus the horizontal ones on the present model. On the entire, not many adjustments are anticipated with the facelift–even the tail-lamp design seems to be carried over. We additionally received a slight glimpse of the inside, however no main adjustments had been noticed.
Maruti Wagon R facelift: Powertrain choices
Maruti is predicted to proceed with 1.0-litre three-cylinder naturally aspirated petrol and CNG choices for the Wagon R’s base and mid-spec trims. However top-spec variations utilising the extra highly effective 1.2-litre, 4-cylinder, naturally aspirated engine (K12N) may most likely get replaced by the three-pot Z-Collection (Z12E) engine. The carmaker has been swapping the previous with the latter to spice up effectivity in fashions just like the Swift, Dzire, and the just lately facelifted Baleno. It stays to be seen if the Wagon R flex gasoline (Bioflex), which additionally makes use of the Ok-Collection engine, will get the identical remedy
Maruti Wagon R facelift: Anticipated value
Updates to the Wagon R facelift are anticipated to make it barely dearer than the present model. The Wagon R presently retails from Rs 4.99 lakh to Rs 7.24 lakh and locks horns with the Maruti Celerio and Tata Tiago.
Picture credit score: What The Gas by way of Instagram.
All costs are ex-showroom, India.