Maruti Suzuki has revealed that its mass market hatchback, Wagon R, has crossed the 10 million global sales landmark. Maruti Suzuki Wagon R is sold in over 75 countries, with India being its biggest market. As of June 2025, the automaker had sold 3.4 million units of the hatchback in India. The Wagon R was launched in India back in December 1999. Its 3rd-generation model was introduced in January 2019. This model accounts for 1.1 million sales.
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Maruti Suzuki Wagon R: The story so far
Here is a quick recap of the Maruti Suzuki Wagon R’s global history.
| Time | Landmark |
| September 1993 | 1st-gen Wagon R launched in Japan |
| February 1997 | Wagon R Wide launched in Japan |
| October 1998 | 2nd-gen Wagon R launched in Japan |
| December 1999 | Production begins in India |
| January 2000 | Production begins in Hungary |
| September 2003 | 3rd-gen Wagon R launched in Japan |
| September 2008 | 4th-gen Wagon R launched in Japan |
| September 2012 | 5th-gen Wagon R launched in Japan |
| September 2013 | Production begins in Indonesia |
| April 2014 | Production begins in Pakistan |
| February 2017 | 6th-gen Wagon R launched in Japan |
| September 2021 | Wagon R Smile launched in Japan |
Maruti Suzuki Wagon R is sold in over 75 markets across regions like Europe, Southeast Asia, East Asia, and more. It is manufactured in Japan, India, Hungary, and other countries. Depending on the region, the hatchback is tweaked cosmetically as well as mechanically to meet the local demands. In India, the CNG powertrain of the Wagon R is highly powerful, while in Japan, the Wagon R Smile with sliding doors has a niche audience. The hatchback was first launched in Japan back in September 1993. It made its way to India in December 1999.
Here is a quick recap of the cumulative Wagon R sales.
| Time | Sales |
| September 1993 | Launched |
| October 1998 | 1 million units |
| January 2002 | 2 million units |
| February 2005 | 3 million units |
| September 2007 | 4 million units |
| February 2010 | 5 million units |
| August 2012 | 6 million units |
| January 2015 | 7 million units |
| February 2018 | 8 million units |
| January 2022 | 9 million units |
| June 2025 | 10 million units |
Last year, the Maruti Suzuki Wagon R completed 25 years in India. It is one of the most popular Maruti Suzuki offerings in the country, having sold over 3.41 million units (3,414,176 as of June 2025). The 3rd-gen model of the hatchback has sold 40,292 units in FY2026 (April to June) alone. India is also one of the biggest export hubs for the Wagon R, with a good chunk of the manufactured units shipped to foreign markets.
The current-gen Maruti Suzuki Wagon R is offered in 3 powertrain options in India. The 1.2-litre petrol engine is only available on the ZXi Plus variants, producing a maximum power output of 88hp and 113Nm of torque. The 1.0-litre petrol engine on the lower engine puts out 66hp and 89Nm. In a CNG guide, this engine produces 56hp and 82Nm. The non-CNG models are now E20-compliant. This means that the hatchback can run on E20 fuel – 20% ethanol and 80% petrol.
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Final Thoughts
The Indian version of the Wagon R was updated to offer 6 airbags as a standard feature back in April 2025. Its prices start at Rs 5.79 lakh and go up to Rs 7.50 lakh. The hatchback rivals the Renault Kwid, Maruti Swift, Maruti Celerio, Hyundai Grand i10 Nios, and Tata Tiago in India.
