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Maruti Suzuki introduces Xtra special edition of Wagon R: Check specs and price
Maruti Suzuki has introduced a special, ‘Xtra Edition’ of its Wagon R hatchback. Based on the mid-spec VXi trim, this limited edition offers a bundle of accessories for an additional cost of Rs 22,900 over the ex-showroom price.
Offered at the dealership level, the Xtra Edition packs in a range of exterior and interior accessories. The cosmetic additions include wheel arch cladding, front and rear bumper protectors, body side moulding, and side skirts. There are also chrome embellishments on offer for the front grille, fog lamps, numberplate, and on the back door. Also included in this pack is an interior styling kit. Besides this, the other add-ons for the cabin are a car charger extender, a trunk organiser, and a tyre inflator.
Other standard features on the VXi trim are tilt steering, dual-tone interiors, rear electrically adjustable ORVMs, parking sensors, dual airbags, and power windows.
The Wagon R 1.0-litre Xtra Edition is priced at Rs 5.36 lakh (ex-showroom) while the 1.2-litre derivate can be had for Rs 5.71 lakh (ex-showroom).
Mechanically, the Wagon R is powered by two sets of petrol engines. The 1.0-litre petrol puts out 67bhp and 90Nm of torque while the new 1.2-litre, four-cylinder, K12M motor produces 82bhp and 113Nm of peak torque. In the budget hatchback segment, the Maruti Suzuki Wagon R competes against the Hyundai Santro and the Tata Tiago.
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Improved version of Hyundai Creta launched in Indian market: Check it out here
Hyundai India launched the much-awaited Creta Knight Edition in the country at a starting price of Rs 13.51 lakh (ex-showroom, all-India). This new variant is available in both petrol and diesel engine options and can be had either with a manual or an automatic transmission unit. To read more about the Creta Knight Edition, click here. In addition to this, the company has also introduced a model-year update for the Hyundai Creta with new feature additions.
The 2022 Hyundai Creta is now available in a new Denim Blue colour option and the Highline TPMS is now standard across all variants. The SX (O) trim now also gets a glossy black centre console. Furthermore, the company will offer the iMT option on the 1.5-litre petrol ‘S’ variant to further expand choices for the customers. The new S+ variant powered by a 1.4-litre T-GDi petrol engine with 7DCT now gets an additional set of features, such as –
– Smart panoramic sunroof
– 16-inch black alloy wheels
– Smartphone wireless charger
– Rear Disc Brakes
– Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
– Vehicle Stability Management (VSM)
– Hill start assist control (HAC)
– Paddle shifters
– Metal pedals
– Electric and auto-folding ORVMs
– Power window auto up/down
Mechanically, the SUV continues to be powered by the existing petrol and diesel engine options.