Maruti Suzuki WagonR will not get this feature anymore. Check details

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Maruti Suzuki has recently made some subtle changes to the feature list of the WagonR, one of the country's best-selling cars. Interestingly, the top variants of the Maruti Suzuki WagonR no longer include a rear defogger, which was previously a standard feature on the hatchback. Despite this modification, the pricing of the model remains unchanged, with prices starting at ₹5.54 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi).

Previously, the WagonR ZXi Plus variant offered both manual and automatic transmission options and included a rear defogger as part of its features. Although its removal may appear insignificant, the feature proved to be quite useful as it significantly improved visibility. A rear defogger plays a crucial role in clearing condensation and defrosting frost from the rear windshield of the vehicle.

It achieves this by heating the windshield, ensuring a clear view for the driver. The absence of this feature on the base trims of a vehicle can be understood as a measure to cater to price-sensitive customers. However, it is quite concerning to observe the omission of the feature on the top-spec variant, especially considering its price tag of Rs.

6.75 lakh for the manual and ₹7.30 lakh for the automatic version (both prices are ex-showroom Delhi). The ZXI Plus variants exclusively come equipped with the 1.2-litre petrol engine, which is tuned to deliver 88.5 bhp and 113 Nm of peak torque. In a recent update, Maruti Suzuki made several changes to its offerings.

Firstly, the mild-hybrid technology was removed from the Brezza subcompact SUV's manual variants. Additionally, the CNG variants of the Brezza had hill-hold and ESP features taken out. As a consequence of these alterations, the certified fuel efficiency of the manual