New Delhi, Feb. 18 -- The Maruti Suzuki Wagon R, which claimed the title of India's best-selling car in January, has seen a price hike of up to Rs 15,000. The VXi 1.0 AGS, ZXi 1.2 AGS, ZXi+ 1.2 AGS, and ZXi+ AGS dual-tone variants have experienced the highest price increase, while other models, including the CNG variants, have seen a smaller hike of Rs 10,000. As a result, the Wagon R's pricing now spans from Rs 5.64 lakh to Rs 7.47 lakh (ex-showroom). For those unaware, Maruti Suzuki's best-selling hatchback celebrated its 25th anniversary in the market last year.

Since its debut in 1999, the Wagon R has undergone significant evolution, with multiple facelifts and generational updates. The third-generation model launched in 2019 and wa...