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The Wagon R is set to be the latest offering from the Maruti stable, after Baleno. It is expected to be priced at around Rs. 3.5 lakh, and is the first in the small car segment after the Zen. To be launched by the month end, the Wagon R would be fitted with a 1000-cc engine and is likely to be positioned to co-exist with its Zen model. The model was launched in Japan in September ’93 and the original model had a 657-cc engine which delivered 64 horsepower.

The Indian version would however be different from its parent model. The new car has been made to suit Indian driving conditions and some changes have been made accordingly, including a new engine. Wagon R is Japan’s top selling model, and it is to be seen if it’s success can be emulated in India.