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2025 Suzuki WagonR

Hatchback · 1.2L I4 Mild Hybrid · FWD

68/100

AutoVault's overall score, weighted for what a hatchback is actually for — performance, technology, comfort, reliability, safety and value.

Specifications

Engine1.2L I4 Mild Hybrid
Horsepower82 hp
Torque83 lb-ft
0–60 mph13.5 sec
Top speed96 mph
DrivetrainFWD
Seats5
Combined MPG39 mpg (37 city / 41 hwy)
Range586 miles
MSRP$10,500
Body styleHatchback

The verdict

What's good

  • Tall-boy packaging maximizes interior volume for the compact footprint significantly
  • Mild hybrid system extends fuel range to over 580 miles between fill-ups
  • Suzuki's reliability record is among the strongest in the affordable hatchback class
  • Low ownership cost and wide service availability suit buyers in cost-sensitive markets

What's not

  • High center of gravity means cornering body roll is more pronounced than peers
  • Cabin NVH at highway speeds reveals the budget underpinnings noticeably
  • Rear seat ventilation and comfort features are minimal on lower trims
  • Powertrain noise under hard acceleration intrudes into the cabin more than rivals

The engine

Dualjet SHVS

1.2L I4 Mild Hybrid

The same efficiency-minded Dualjet four paired with Suzuki's lightweight SHVS mild-hybrid assist, giving smoother stop-start and a faint electric nudge off the line. The character stays gentle and economy-focused, just with the edges of low-rev hesitation smoothed away.

SHVS (Smart Hybrid Vehicle by Suzuki) is the brand's deliberately simple, low-cost electrification path, layered onto the proven K-series engines that power lightweight cars like the Ignis and WagonR.

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