Saturday, March 3, 2012

Suzuki Wagon R


Suzuki Wagon R

  • The Suzuki Wagon R is a kei car first introduced in Japan in 1993, and is still in production by Suzuki. The R stands for Recreation. It is one of the first cars to use the "tall wagon or tall boy" design in which the car is designed to be unusually tall with a short bonnet and almost vertical hatchback and sides in order to maximise cabin space while staying within the kei car dimension restrictions.

  • The Wagon R has been the best-selling kei car in Japan since 2003; and in 2008, Suzuki expected to produce its three-millionth Wagon R.

  • It has been a profitable car for Suzuki even in the International market, mainly since introducing the car in India. Sales of Suzuki Wagon R have reached 5 million units at the end of February 2010.
·       First generation (1993–1998)
  • First generation Wagon R

  • The first generation Wagon R is 1,640 millimetres (64.6 in) high, or 255 millimetres (10.0 in) taller (170 mm (6.7 in) internally) than the JDM Suzuki Alto sold at the same time (which was exactly the same length and width). The Wagon R used the same 660 cc three-cylinder engines as did the Alto and other Suzuki kei cars. A bigger Wagon R Wide was added in early 1997, featuring a wider body and a 1-litre four-cylinder engine.
  • Second generation Wagon R
  • Second generation (1998–2003)
  • 1998 saw the introduction of the second-generation Wagon R in Japan, with the Wagon R+ replacing the Wagon R Wide in 1999 - this was brought to Europe in 2000, with larger engines. This is also produced in Esztergom in Hungary and Gurgaon, India. The Opel Agila is a badge engineered version of the Suzuki Wagon R+, also introduced in summer 2000.
  • Third generation (2003–2008)
  • Third generation Wagon R
  • Third generation Suzuki Wagon R Stingray
  • A third generation Wagon R was launched in Japan in September 2003 for the Wagon R's tenth Anniversary, but now only as a 660 cc K6A-engined kei car - no oversized version (like the previous Wide and + versions) was developed. The third generation was then facelifted in September 2005 and replaced three years later.
  • Stingray
  • The Stingray, first seen in February 2007, was a sportier version of the third generation Suzuki Wagon R. In addition to a more aggressive front end treatment, the Stingray also received clear taillights. Alloy wheels and an aero kit were also standard.
  • Fourth generation (2008–present)
  • Fourth Generation Wagon R
  • Fourth Generation Stingray Wagon R
  • The fourth generation Wagon R was launched in Japan in September 2008 along with the sportier Stingray, AZ-Wagon and AZ Wagon Custom variant (the latter two manufactured for Mazda). Significant differences for the new generation include larger rear doors, which incorporate quarter glass, eliminating the need for a D pillar arrangement. Powertrain options include naturally aspirated and turbocharged 660 cc engines with the latter developing an output of 64 PS (47 kW), mated to a 4-speed automatic, a 5-speed manual or a CVT transmission. As with many other Japanese market models, customers can choose between front-wheel and all-wheel-drive versions.
  • Wagon R-Wide/Wagon R+/Wagon R-Solio/Solio
  • 2010–present Suzuki Solio (also sold as the "Mitsubishi Delica D:2" since 2011)
  • First generation european market Wagon R+