Maruti has just launched a new variant in the Wagon R lineup. The new 2017 Maruti Wagon R VXI+ becomes the new top-end trim and goes on sale in both Manual Transmission and AGS (AMT) variants. The new 2017 Maruti Wagon R VXI+ is highly based on the recently discontinued Stingray. This means the new Wagon R VXI+ trim comes with bells and whistles like projector headlamps, sportier bumpers, chrome-plated grille, alloy wheels and side skirts. Also See- Upcoming Maruti Cars in India | 2017 Suzuki Wagon R
The new 2017 Maruti Wagon R VXi+ trim should appeal to those wanting a practical family hatchback with a long list of features. The Wagon R VXI+ comes with optional safety features such as Dual front airbags and ABS with Electronic brake force distribution. Visually, there’s little to differentiate between the Stingray and the Wagon R VXI+. However, the new Wagon R VXI+ gets a black and beige interior instead of the Stringray’s all black setup.
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New 2017 Maruti Wagon R VXI+ Prices
| Maruti WagonR VXI+ | Rs 469,840 |
| Maruti WagonR VXI+ (O) | Rs 489,072 |
| Maruti WagonR VXI+ AGS | Rs 517,253 |
| Maruti WagonR VXI+ AGS (O) | Rs 536,486 |
The new 2017 Maruti Wagon R VXI+ trim has a starting price of almost Rs 4.70 lakh. The Wagon R VXI+ AGS costs Rs 5.12 Lakh. Both the models are available with an optional safety package, which costs almost Rs 20,000.
New 2017 Maruti Wagon R VXI+ Images
New 2017 Maruti Wagon R VXI+ Specifications
| Engine | 1.0-litre K-Series Petrol |
| Max. Power | 67 BHP |
| Peak Torque | 91 Nm |
| Transmission | 5-Speed Manual; AMT Automatic |
The new Maruti Wagon VXI+ 2017 model shares its engine with the rest of the trims. This means it gets the same 1.0 K Series engine that has been powering the current generation of the Wagon R. This engine has a max. power output of 67 BHP and offers a peak torque of 91 Nm. It comes mated to a 5-speed manual transmission as standard. Maruti is also offering an optional AMT automatic in the VXI+ AGS trim.
New 2017 Maruti Wagon R VXI+ Mileage
| City | 16 KMPL |
| Highway | 22 KMPL |
As the Wagon R VXI+ uses the same engine as other Wagon R models, the mileage remains unchanged. The Wagon R is capable of delivering up to 16 KMPL in the city and around 22 KMPL on the highway.
New 2017 Maruti Wagon R VXI+ vs Stingray
The new 2017 Maruti Wagon R VXI+ is almost the same as the Stingray. However, there are some changes that make the car a bit different from the Stingray. For starters, there’s no Stingray branding anywhere on the car. A bigger change is on the inside. The interior features a black and beige theme instead of the all black theme of the Stingray. The new 2017 Maruti Wagon R VXI+ will help Maruti attract some more buyers until the new generation Wagon R is ready for its India launch.
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