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

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