WAGON-R's RAPID PROGRESS: Maruti Udyog has three B segment offerings -- the now best-selling Alto, WagonR and Zen.

While the Alto grabbed the first spot, the WagonR positioned itself at the 5th place -- just behind its rival Santro. Maruti launched an upgraded version of its premium compact car model WagonR in October 2003 with much fanfare and a high profile advertising campaign.

Some of the redesigned features include a clear headlamp, clear tail lamps, new chrome grille, new upholstery, rear defogger and wheel covers.

It sold an impressive 6,024 units in May, making it one of the leading players in the B segment cars.

Maruti introduced eight variants of the WagonR. The top end model WagonR AX Minor metallic is priced at Rs 459,209 (ex-showroom, Mumbai), while WagonR LX non-metallic is available for Rs 324,756 (ex-showroom, Mumbai).

Photograph: Maruti Udyog Ltd

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