Quite a few hidden facts in the lower end models

Exterior

Overall better than the previous model, which looked like a soap case! Tyres in the lower end models are horribly thin (145!) and is really seems dangerous for wet road driving!

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort)

Plastic quality is not in the class. But as also in Old WagonR, very good driving space for the diver.

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox

Sluggish, gets stalled even if you move your feet slightly more on the clutch on 1st and 2nd gear, can't really expect anything more with that power and torque figures. Beat is much better option with the same price tag in terms of power.

Fuel economy, if ccompared with the ARAI figures, looks identical to its competitors.

Ride Quality & Handling

Not much different than the previous one, steering looks better that old WagonR though. Lower end models has been horribly compromised (to cut the cost and increase Maruti's profit) on tyre, the worst tyre size in the just below 4 Lakh price zone, defintely a major concern on safety, even on road gravels the car seemed unstable!

Final Words

Better not go for the just below 4 Lakh zone for this car due to bad ride quality as I've stated above, if you want to go for it - go for the higher end ones (On road around 4.5 Lakh), in which ride quality is not compromised. Otherwise Beat is a better option for the below 4 Lakh zone.

Areas of improvement  

Tyre in the lower end models, Interior Plastic, but above all - the "most hyped" K series engine from Maruti - which does not even beat its competitors (same price range) in terms of power and torque delivered!

 

New designEngine Power, Tyre Size