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Maruti Suzuki India Limited records production of 35 lakh units of Maruti WagonR, swivel seat option introduced with TRUEAssist for senior citizens. Wagon R was launched in India in 1999 and in Japan earlier in 1993. Since then till now it has remained India’s favorite hatchback.
New Delhi. Maruti Suzuki India Limited has achieved the milestone of production of a total of 35 lakh units in three generations of its very popular hatchback WagonR. Maruti WagonR, launched in December 1999, has crossed this tremendous achievement along with Alto and Swift. At present, this car is manufactured in the company’s plants located in Gurugram and Manesar (Haryana). Even after so many years of launch, it is the most popular hatchback in India.
Launched in Japan in 1993
The Suzuki WagonR was first introduced in Japan in September 1993. It was developed as a semi-bonnet style mini wagon, which became very popular as a comfortable and easy-to-use car. It is manufactured in Japan, India, Hungary and Indonesia. Currently, Maruti WagonR is sold in more than 75 countries and regions, including Japan, India and Europe. In August 2025, Suzuki WagonR crossed the total sales mark of 1 crore units.
swivel seat for senior citizens
Recently the company has introduced the option of swivel seat in Maruti WagonR, which has been specially designed for the convenience of senior citizens and disabled persons. This initiative is inspired by Suzuki Group’s corporate slogan ‘By Your Side’. For this initiative, Maruti Suzuki has partnered with Bengaluru-based startup TRUEAssist Technology Private Limited under the startup incubation program of NSRCEL-IIM Bengaluru.
How to order?
Customers can order the swivel seat as a retro fitment kit at Maruti Suzuki Arena dealerships. This seat can be installed in new WagonR models or can also be fitted in existing vehicles. Through this initiative, the company aims to make access to cars easier for more and more customers. Maruti WagonR swivel seat kit has been safety tested at the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) and meets the required safety standards. No changes are made to the structure or core functions of the car during installation. 3 years warranty is also available with the swivel seat, which gives complete assurance to the customers.
