The WagonR Pro is
just another marketing gimmick by MSIL. Pay Rs. 7,000 more and buy the top of
the line VXi
Maruti Suzuki has introduced yet another limited edition car
in the form of the ‘WagonR Pro’. This limited edition WagonR is essentially a
spruced up Wagon R LXi that gets a bunch of (13 to be precise) accessories.
All the 13 accessories put together are worth Rs. 30,000. It
would be worth mentioning at this point that Maruti Suzuki is offering a 32 inch
Sony Bravia LCD television free with the WagonR. Customers can either opt for the
TV or take a cash discount on the car.
Maruti Suzuki has priced the WagonR Pro limited edition at
Rs. 4,50,000 (on-road New Delhi ) while the
WagonR LXi is priced at Rs. 4,20,990 (on-road New Delhi ).
That’s a difference of Rs. 29,010, which for a few frills is steep.
And if you consider that the better equipped WagonR VXi has
a price tag of Rs. 4,50,000 (on-road New Delhi), the VXi happens to be better
value for money.
The list of accessories with the WagonR Pro include
- Double din stereo with USB
connectivity Rs. 9,490
- Floor mats Rs. 400
- Rear spoiler Rs. 2,900
- Car perfume Rs. 180
- Bumper protection rubber strips Rs. 490
- Wheel covers Rs. 1,180
- Side moulding Rs. 1,200
- 4 Speakers Rs. 1,200
- Body graphics Rs. 2,750
- Seat covers Rs. 3,950
- Security system Rs. 4,925
- Steering wheel cover Rs. 250
- Spoiler paint Rs. 1,085
However, once the discounts on offer on the different variants
are taken into consideration the situation becomes entirely different.
The limited edition WagonR Pro, includes a cash discount of
Rs. 11,000 and if one opts out of the TV deal, another cash discount of Rs.
22,000 that brings the price down to Rs.
4,17,000 (on-road New Delhi).
The WagonR LXi currently has a cash discount of Rs. 11,000,
a corporate discount of Rs. 5,000, again if you opt out of the TV deal, another
discount of Rs. 30,990 bringing down its price to Rs. 3,74,000 (on-road New
Delhi).
Considering the maximum discount available on both cars, the
limited Edition WagonR Pro is Rs. 43,000 more expensive than the LXi. The major
differences between the WagonR Pro and WagonR LXi being the absence of a stereo
system and a security system in the LXi.
The WagonR VXi has a cash discount of Rs. 3,000 and if you choose
not to take the free television, another discount of Rs. 22,000 which pegs its
price at Rs. 4,25,000 (on-road New Delhi).
The WagonR Pro is just another marketing gimmick by Maruti
in an effort to boost sales of the WagonR that has taken a beating due to
soaring petrol prices. While the free 32 inch TV definitely counts, Maruti
Suzuki’s clever discount strategy places the limited edition WagonR Pro in the
middle of the LXi and VXi variants making it an attractive proposition for
buyers. Or is it?
I’d say, if you want a WagonR, just pay Rs. 7,000 more and
get the VXi.
For that money you will get fog lamps, rear power windows,
rear defogger and wash wipe. The only place you lose out on is USB connectivity
for the stereo, instead you have to make do with an AUX port.
You can also get the side stickers from Maruti for Rs. 2,750.
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