Maruti Suzuki Wagon R outsells Swift to emerge as the bestselling car in India in June 2021

- Maruti Suzuki sold 19,447 units of the Wagon R in India in June 2021

- Available in both 1.0-litre and 1.2-litre petrol engines in both manual and AMT option

Maruti Suzuki Wagon R has emerged as the bestselling model in the country in June 2021 with 19,447-unit sales in the country. Moreover, Maruti Suzuki has reported a 179 per cent growth in sales for the Wagon R last month as compared to 6,972-unit sales in June 2020. Interestingly, the Wagon R has outsold the Swift hatchback sales in the country by a fair margin, wherein the Swift registered 17,727-unit sales in June 2021. 

Interestingly, the Wagon R also leads sales in the CNG segment in the financial year 2021. Over the years, the Wagon R’s have earned a strong reputation for the CNG alternative. The steep rise in fuel prices in the country has further boosted sales for the Wagon R hatchback in India. Back in April, Maruti Suzuki introduced three colour options for the CNG iteration of the Wagon R. To learn more about it, click here. 

Mechanically, the Wagon R is available in two petrol engine options - 1.0-litre and 1.2-litre. The 1.0-litre, three-cylinder petrol engine produces 67bhp at 5,500rpm and 90Nm at 3,500rpm. The 1.2-litre, four-cylinder petrol engine produces 82bhp at 6,000rpm and 113Nm at 4,200rpm. Both the engine options are available in both manual transmission and AMT option.