Suzuki MR Wagon

The Suzuki MR Wagon is a 4-seater kei car manufactured by Suzuki for the Japanese market only, and also marketed in Japan by Nissan as the Nissan Moco under an OEM agreement. The model debuted in 2001, and since 2011 it has been in its third generation. The first generation was also produced and sold in India by Maruti Suzuki as Maruti Suzuki Zen Estilo, which was launched in 2006. This was renamed the Maruti Suzuki Estilo in 2009.

The vehicle's name is somewhat misleading, as it does not sport a mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout (which is often abbreviated as MR); it stands for "Magical Relax".

First generation (MF21S; 2001)

After appearing at the 33rd Tokyo Motor Show in 1999, the first generation model went on sale on December 4, 2001, featuring Suzuki's K6A kei car engine, in either naturally aspirated (54 PS) or turbocharged (60 PS) versions, available with either front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. Torque figures are 61 and 84 Nm respectively. In all versions, the transmission was a four-speed transmission with column shift. A hydrogen-powered fuel cell vehicle based on the first-generation MR Wagon was presented in 2005, using technology co-developed with General Motors

Indian market (MF31S)

The first generation model went on sale in India in December 2006 as the Maruti Suzuki Zen Estilo, supposedly to increase differentiation from the Maruti Suzuki Alto. The Zen Estilo was powered by the larger F10D 1.1-litre four-cylinder 16-valve single overhead camshaft MPFI engine with 64 PS and 85 Nm that also powers the Wagon R in the Indian market.

2009 facelift

A facelifted variant was released in August 2009 as the Maruti Suzuki Estilo, losing the Zen moniker entirely. This transition has brought about a steady decline in sales, though the facelift brought significant improvements in performance and styling over the car's Japanese variants. The facelifted model featured refreshed styling and the Suzuki K10B 1.0-litre three-cylinder (12-valve) MPFI engine, producing a maximum power output of 68 PS at 6200 rpm and 92 Nm of torque at 3500 rpm.[3] This model also sported a slightly stiffer rear three-link suspension setup[4] in an effort to curb body roll and improve stability at high speed. Features such as rear fog light, rear defroster, new instrument console and new interior colors were also added to enhance appeal.

In February 2014, the Estilo was discontinued in order to make room for the Celerio hatchback.[5]

Indonesian market

The first generation model, sold in Indonesia as the Suzuki Karimun Estilo, replaced the first-generation Wagon R-based Suzuki Karimun. Sales began in 2007 with the units imported from Maruti Suzuki India. A facelifted variant was released in late 2009. Sales of the Karimun Estilo were discontinued in late 2012. In October 2013, the Karimun Wagon R replaced the Karimun Estilo.

aka	Maruti Estilo/Zen Estilo (India, 2006–2012) Suzuki Karimun Estilo (Indonesia, 2006–2012) Nissan Moco
production	2001–2006 (Japan) 2006–2012 (India)
assembly	Japan: Kosai, Shizuoka India: Gurgaon (Maruti Suzuki)‡R1R‡
class	Kei car (Japan) City car (India and Indonesia)
body style	5-door hatchback
engine	658 cc K6A DOHC I3 658 cc K6A turbo DOHC I3 998 cc K10B DOHC I3 (India and Indonesia) 1061 cc F10D I4 (India and Indonesia)
transmission	5-speed manual 4-speed automatic
wheelbase	2360 mm
length	3395 mm 3600 mm (Estilo/Karimun)
width	1475 mm
height	1590 –
weight	840 –
predecessor	Maruti Suzuki Zen (India) Suzuki Karimun (Indonesia)
successor	Suzuki Celerio (India) Suzuki Karimun Wagon R (Indonesia)

First generation (MF21S; 2001)

Indian market (MF31S)

2009 facelift

2009 facelift

Indonesian market

Second generation (MF22S; 2006)

Third generation (MF33S; 2011)

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