[TusharK]

According to a media report, the Maruti Suzuki WagonR is set to get a mid-life facelift next month.



The report states that the WagonR is likely to receive minor cosmetic updates, including 15-inch alloy wheels. Maruti might also offer new exterior colour options.

While the interior of the 2022 WagonR will be largely similar to the outgoing version, it could get new upholstery. The 7-inch touchscreen infotainment will be carried over unchanged. It could also get features like idle start/stop and hill hold assist (AMT).

The updated WagonR will be mechanically identical to the outgoing car. It will be offered with 1.0-litre and 1.2-litre petrol engines paired with either a 5-speed manual or 5-speed AMT. The hatchback will also get a factory-fitted CNG option.

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[rahul_dg123]

The Wagon R in its current avatar is selling in good numbers, I am not sure what's thought process behind releasing minor cosmetic upgrades! The tallboy design of Wagon R has attracted Indian car buyers for decades now and it will continue to do even without the so called facelift. Could it be related to justifying price rise (I am sure the facelifted version will come at a premium)?

[JacksonStorm]

They may introduce a new variant called "ZXI+" and add the below features in the facelift launch.

1. 15" inch Alloys
2. Push button start/stop
3. Reverse Camera
4. Automatic climate control
5. Leather wrapped Steering Wheel
6. Leather wrapped Gear Knob

[tharian]

I just got mine delivered two days ago and the only feature I would miss is the hill hold assist.

I was waiting for it be introduced with the new Celerio's engine. Surprised they haven't added that to the update. But with the already long waiting period, it didn't make sense waiting and guessing.

[VIZ]

Looks like MSIL is full on launch mode. Wish they also start addressing the safety aspects with a good NCAP score for upcoming generations.

[theAutomaniac]

Originally Posted by TusharK

According to a media report, the Maruti Suzuki WagonR is set to get a mid-life facelift next month.

Does the WagonR even need an update? I mean it is barely 3 years old and doesn't lack anything that the competition offers. Or maybe this is an attempt from MSIL to tackle the updated Tiago which comes with Projector Headlamps and a few more features. After all, Tata is now a way more serious threat to Maruti than Hyundai!

Also, let's hope Maruti does not take this as an opportunity to replace the K12M with the new K10C engine like in the Celerio! Would mess up WagonR's wow factor big time (although a WagonR buyer would not give a damn about the engine!)

[Maverick Avi]

Wish they tweak the power steering of the facelift version so that its softer and self centering. This is the main concern I have with current model.

Did observe Celerio at MASS and its engine seemed quite silent even with 3 cylinders. If Maruti upgrades the Wagon R lineup with dual VTVT then it would be just awesome.

[pradkumar]

The WagonR AMT I rented a few months back didn't have the creep feature built into it. The Swift AMT I rented a month later had creep and what a difference that made to driving. Forget hill hold, even creep is so much useful on slopes.

The other thing I noticed is the light steering in both the Swift and WagonR. My second generation Dzire has a much better weighed steering despite being electronic.

I wish they could improve these things.

Pradeep

[nik0502]

Originally Posted by pradkumar

The WagonR AMT I rented a few months back didn't have the creep feature built into it. The Swift AMT I rented a month later had creep and what a difference that made to driving. Forget hill hold, even creep is so much useful on slopes.

The other thing I noticed is the light steering in both the Swift and WagonR. My second generation Dzire has a much better weighed steering despite being electronic.

I wish they could improve these things.

Pradeep

My 2016 Wagon R AMT did have creep. I sold it two weeks back. The light steering was my biggest complaint with the car. I was always nervous driving it on highways.

[ani_meher]

Originally Posted by pradkumar

The WagonR AMT I rented a few months back didn't have the creep feature built into it. The Swift AMT I rented a month later had creep and what a difference that made to driving. Forget hill hold, even creep is so much useful on slopes.

It may be because of the engine power. Generally rental vehicles are of the lowest power, so the WagonR could be 1.0 and Swift is 1.2. The gentleman who replied that his WagonR had the creep function can confirm whether he had 1.2L version.

[darkfantasy]

Originally Posted by ani_meher

It may be because of the engine power. Generally rental vehicles are of the lowest power, so the WagonR could be 1.0 and Swift is 1.2. The gentleman who replied that his WagonR had the creep function can confirm whether he had 1.2L version.

All AMT cars have creep function. The s-presso with the 1 liter engine has it. If any of the doors are not properly shut then creep function won't work. I guess it could be an issue with the door sensor.

[windrider]

Im guessing they will do some minor upgrades actually worth 5-6k and bump up the price by 20k. Hope they dont stop offering the 1.2ltr 4 cylinder. The 3 cylinder is sluggish with 5 passengers.