Maruti Suzuki’s upcoming hatchback XL5 has been spied testing on multiple occasions. Based on WagonR, XL5 will the entry level premium hatchback for the company.
Maruti Suzuki is planning to sell XL5 through NEXA showrooms which would give it a premium feel in order to break the stereotype of WagonR being a cabbie. Launch of XL5 is expected to be sometime in New Year, possibly in 2020 Auto Expo.
Being a premium version of the car the overall structure and dimension of XL5 is same as of WagonR. However it features a new front grille similar to one on the XL6. Where it totally differs from the WagonR is, on the placement of the headlight, which seems to be inspired from Harrier or the Hyundai Venue. As, the turn indicators are on the top, headlights in the middle and fog lamps on the bottom of the bumper. Again, the rear profile is similar to the WagonR except the taillights are expected to be LEDs.
Currently there is no information regarding the interior of the car but it is possible that it will share its cabin with the WagonR with a few tweaks to give it a premium feel.
Talking about the engine it will carry a BS-VI complaint 1.2 litre K12B petrol unit, which also powers the WagonR. The power output will remain the same at 82bhp and 114Nm of torque mated with a 5-speed manual transmission with AGS (automatic gearbox) as an option. XL5 gets wheel similar to one running on Ignis with diamond cut alloys.
It is expected that Maruti Suzuki will price the new XL5 slightly higher than WagonR somewhere at 5.5 lakhs (ex-showroom).
Stay tuned to get more updates on Maruti’s new XL5.
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