Suzuki Wagon R

Being the first K-car introducing RV (Recreational Vechicle) features, Suzuki Wagon R broke many K-car records in Japan - 500,000 units sold within the first 38 months, the first K-car to become No. 1 seller in Japan (monthly count), beating the mighty Toyota Corolla. Why it could be so successful? First of all, the budget-wise K-car market grew rapidly in the past few years because of domestic economic recession, absorbed the sales from larger cars. Secondly, as I have already said, Wagon R introduced RV features that is exactly the young buyers want, such as tall-body, many storage spaces in the doors, versatile seating plan - 2 seats, 3 seats or 4 seats-layout are easily varied, lay down the rear seats can create 2 full-size beds, fold up rear seats create a huge loading space with 633 litres !
Specifications
 
Model
Wagon R
Wagon R +
Layout
Front-engine, Fwd.
Front-engine, Fwd.
Engine
Inline-3, sohc, 4v/cyl.
Inline-4, sohc, 4v/cyl.
Capacity
657 c.c.
approx. 1000c.c.
Power
55 hp
64 hp
Torque
44 lbft
60 lbft
Transmission
5M
5M
Weight
N/A
N/A
Top speed
N/A
N/A
0-60mph
N/A
N/A
Best competitors
Fiat Cinquecento 0.9
Seat Arosa 1.0
Daihatsu Move
Honda Life
Fiat Cinquecento 1.1
Ford Ka
Renault Twingo
Seat Arosa 1.4
Autozine's choice in this class
Daihatsu Move
Ford Ka
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