Maruti Suzuki Wagon R is now coming in an electric variant. It has been considered the best budget-friendly car, and at the end of every month and year, the car tops the best-selling car list.
In terms of sales, Maruti Suzuki Wagon R tops the list every month and year. It has a one-sided dominance in terms of sales. The electric variant of the Wagon R is titled eWX, which may change in the upcoming times. The car is expected to make a grand entry by the first quarter of 2026. In the production stage, by now.
Looks and Design
The concept was first shown in the Japan Mobility Expo. Later in the Auto Expo 2023 in India. It has a premium, stunning look, better than the petrol and CNG variants of the Wagon R.
It has a dual set-up in the front with an LED headlamp, fog lamp, and indicators. A Suzuki logo in the middle. It will have a 14-inch alloy wheel, especially designed for the electric variant. The same type of design is there in the back with a rear LED lamp, and it has a neat look. It could have a ground clearance of 170mm.
Performance
A battery pack of 38 kWh with the power of 70-96ps and generating 125-150nm torque. Support fast charging up to 50kW. That can boost its charging and can charge from 20% to 80% in around 40 minutes. And it will take around 11 hours to fully charge with a normal charger.
It could provide a range of around 280 km in city traffic, and may be expanded to 320 km. It will have a seating capacity of 5 passengers. Bootspace could be around 210L to 160L.
Expected Dimensions
Here are the expected dimensions of Maruti Suzuki Wagon R:
- Length – 3655 mm
- Width – 1620 mm
- Height – 1675 mm
- Wheelbase – 2435 mm
Maruti Suzuki Wagon R Features
In the interior of the vehicle, it will have a dual-tone steering wheel, a lined digital instrument cluster with a 7-9 inch infotainment screen. Automatic climate control, powered ORVMs are its other features.
Safety Features
Wagon does not have a good reputation for providing great safety, and its NCAP rating is also not up to the mark. However, they can fill this loophole in the electric variant.
6 Airbags, ABS, EBD, electronic stability program, parking sensor, camera, hill hold assist, and regenerative braking are there for safety purposes.
Price and competitors
The starting price of the Maruti Suzuki Wagon R electric variant is around 8.5 lakh rupees and may rise to around 13-14 lakh rupees for the top models. Cars like the Tata Punch EV, Tata Tiago EV, and MG Comet are the rivals of it that have the same price range and segment.