Maruti Suzuki WagonR automatic launched at Rs 4.76 lakh

Just like we had reported back in June 2015 (Read here), Maruti Suzuki has launched the popular WagonR and the Stingray with automatic transmission just before Diwali to cash on the festive season. Apart from the Auto Gear Shift (AGS), the new Maruti Suzuki WagonR and Stingray also offer with dual airbags for front passengers and ABS as an option.

The auto gear shift transmission variants of Maruti Suzuki WagonR and Stingray will only be available in the mid VXi variants, with price starting at Rs 4.76 lakh and Rs 4.98 lakh respectively, which is a about Rs 45,000 more expensive than manual gearbox versions. While the VXi (O) with the optional driver and co-driver airbags and Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) will be offered at Rs 5.09 lakh for the WagonR and Rs 5.31 lakh fo the Stingray verson. All prices mentioned are ex-showroom Delhi.

Speaking about the new automatic variants of WaonR R S Kalsi, Executive Director Marketing & Sales, MSIL said, “WagonR is one of the strongest brands in the Indian car market and it has been one of the top five selling cars in the country. WagonR will be the third brand from our portfolio to get the acclaimed Auto Gear Shift technology. By introducing the AGS in a popular car like WagonR, we aim to democratize the AGS technology so that more customers can enjoy the convenience of automatic gear shift without compromising on fuel efficiency and at an attractive price.”

The AGS is also known in India as AMT (Automated Manual Transmission) where an Intelligent Shift Control Actuator automatically performs clutch and shift operations, making it an ideal system for congested city driving. The big apprehension Indian car buyers have over automatic cars is their poor fuel economy, but thankfully with new-age transmission this issue is being addressed. The Maruti WagonR is still powered by a 1-litre K-next engine, but the company claims to have optimised the ECU calibration to improve fuel efficiency claiming a mileage of 20.51kmpl, which is the same as the manual transmission. Apart from the new Maruti Suzuki WagonR and Stingray AMT, the company offers automatic transmission option in other small cars such as the Celerio and Alto K10.