Archive · 13 Sep 2026
Maruti Suzuki WagonR Facelift Spotted Testing With New Design Cues
Maruti Suzuki appears to be testing an updated WagonR hatchback.
A covered-up test car was seen driving on public roads.
It seems to have new lights and a different front grille.
The car will probably keep its familiar tall and practical shape.
The company may also change one of its petrol engines.
It is not yet known whether the new car will get a newer underbody CNG tank.
Maruti Suzuki has not officially confirmed the changes.
The WagonR remains important because many people buy it for its affordability, space and fuel efficiency.
A heavily camouflaged Maruti Suzuki WagonR prototype was spotted on public roads.
The test car appears to feature revised headlamps, tail-lights and front grille design.
The updated hatchback is expected to retain its tall-boy shape and practical door handles.
A newer three-cylinder petrol engine could replace the current 1.2-litre four-cylinder unit.
The WagonR currently costs Rs 4.99 lakh to Rs 7.24 lakh ex-showroom and offers petrol and CNG powertrains.
- Who
- Maruti Suzuki is testing a possible updated WagonR hatchback.
- What
- A camouflaged prototype suggests exterior revisions and possible engine changes.
- When
- The prototype was spotted during recent road testing; no launch date was provided.
- Where
- The test vehicle was seen on public roads in India.
- Why
- Maruti Suzuki may be refreshing the WagonR as part of its broader lineup updates and to maintain the model’s importance as a high-volume product.
- Current variants
- LXi, VXi, ZXi and ZXi+
- Current price range
- Rs 4.99 lakh to Rs 7.24 lakh, ex-showroom
- Current engines
- 1.0-litre three-cylinder petrol and 1.2-litre four-cylinder petrol
- CNG economy
- 34.05 km/kg, ARAI-certified
- Prototype cues
- New headlamps, redesigned tail-lights and a revised front grille
- Possible powertrain change
- The 1.2-litre engine could be replaced by a newer three-cylinder engine
- Production history
- More than 35 lakh units produced since its 1999 launch