Suzuki has made minor changes to the new Wagon R Smile, which will be released on December 10, 2024. Prices range from 1,489,400 yen to 1,934,900 yen. The current model was announced on August 27, 2021, and released on September 10 of the same year. We will explain in detail how the car has evolved in this minor change, the first in three years.
Overview of the new Wagon R Smile minor change
- The exterior design has been changed to give the car a completely new image.
- New body colors have been adopted.
- Equipped with “electric parking brake” and “auto brake hold”.
- Connected service “Suzuki Connect Link”.
Suzuki’s new “Wagon R Smile” minor change
The Wagon R Smile has undergone a minor change, with a revamped exterior design, and changes to the front bumper, front grille, and headlight designs have been made, giving it a new, more “cute and mature” impression.
The interior will feature the electric parking brake and auto brake hold features adopted in the new Swift . Safety features include a blind spot monitor , and the current dual camera brake support will be upgraded to dual sensor brake support II . New features include active cruise control (ACC), lane keeping assist, and reverse brake support, further enhancing safety. Connected services such as Suzuki Connect and drive recorder connectivity will also be available. A new body color, Taupe Greige Metallic, will be available. With many new features and design changes, it is expected that the product’s appeal will be significantly strengthened.
The dealer-installed accessories range has been expanded to include “NATURAL CHIC STYLE,” “Cute Style,” “Elegant Style,” “CLASSICAL Style,” and “Seaside Style.”
Suzuki’s new “Wagon R Smile” minor change body color
Two-tone color (HYBRID X, HYBRID S)
Taupe Greige Metallic x Soft Beige 2-tone roof NEW!
Soft beige metallic x taupe greige two-tone roof NEW!
Tawny Brown Metallic x Soft Beige two-tone roof NEW!
Chiffon ivory metallic x soft beige two-tone roof
Coral Orange Metallic x Urban Brown two-tone roof
Off-blue metallic x gunmetal two-tone roof NEW!
Indigo Blue Metallic 2 x Soft Beige 2-tone roof
Monotone colors
Taupe Greige Metallic
Chiffon Ivory Metallic
Off Blue Metallic
Pure White Pearl
Indigo Blue Metallic 2
Suzuki’s new “Wagon R Smile” minor change: First adoption of “electric parking brake” and “auto brake hold”
Electronic parking brake (EPB) is basically a button located around the driver’s seat that electronically controls the parking brake (side brake/foot brake).
An “electric parking brake” automatically applies the parking brake when you shift into “P” range (this varies slightly depending on the manufacturer). Furthermore, when you shift into “D” range or “R” range, the parking brake is automatically released. Vehicles that use this system do not have a parking brake (side brake/foot brake). Since the side brake is automatically applied, you can stop and start the car without worrying, reducing the burden on you.
With the Auto Hold Brake, if you press the AUTO HOLD button (this varies slightly depending on the manufacturer) while driving with the gear shifted to D, and the HOLD indicator light is on when you stop at a red light or other traffic light , the car will automatically apply the brakes and continue to do so. When the light turns green and you’re ready to move forward, simply step on the accelerator pedal, which will turn off the HOLD indicator light and release the brakes, allowing you to resume normal driving. If you have to stop multiple times in traffic jams or when there are long delays between traffic lights at large intersections, you can take your foot off the brake pedal, which significantly reduces fatigue. I personally feel that the way you tire is different when driving a car without the Auto Hold Brake.
Suzuki’s new “Swift” “Electric Parking Brake” “Auto Brake Hold”
Suzuki’s new “Wagon R Smile” minor change interior color
Reflection Gray & Copper Gold (HYBRID X)
Moss Blue & Silver (HYBRID X)
Reflection Gray & Copper Gold (HYBRID S)
Moss Blue & Silver (HYBRID S)
Suzuki’s new “Wagon R Smile” minor change: Safety features
The new Wagon R Smile is equipped with Dual Sensor Brake Support II . The collision damage mitigation brake system uses three types of sensors: millimeter- wave radar, a monocular camera, and an ultrasonic sensor. In addition to vehicles and pedestrians, it now also detects bicycles and motorcycles. It also detects vehicles and pedestrians when turning right or left at an intersection, helping to avoid or mitigate various collisions.
About the new Suzuki “Solio” Dual Sensor Brake Support II
Forward Collision Warning Function: When driving at speeds between approximately 5km/h and 100km/h, the stereo camera detects vehicles and pedestrians ahead. If it determines there is a possibility of a collision, it will sound an alarm and display a warning message in the meter. It can also detect pedestrians at night.
Forward Collision Warning Brake Function When the possibility of a collision increases, the function not only issues a warning but also automatically applies light brakes to encourage the driver to avoid the collision.
Forward Collision Damage Mitigation Brake Assist Function After determining that there is a high possibility of a collision, if the driver applies the brakes hard, the brake assist function will be activated and increase the braking force.
Automatic braking function: When it is determined that a collision is unavoidable, the system automatically applies strong brakes to avoid the collision or reduce the damage caused by the collision.
False Start Prevention Function: Helps avoid collisions caused by pedal or shift operation errors. The stereo camera detects obstacles within approximately 4m ahead. If the driver presses the accelerator hard despite the presence of an obstacle while stopped or traveling slowly at approximately 10km/h or less, the system automatically reduces engine output to prevent sudden starts and sudden acceleration. Engine output is automatically reduced for up to approximately 5 seconds.
Lane Departure Warning Function: When the vehicle is about to deviate from its lane, a buzzer sounds and an indicator light in the meter warns the driver. When driving at speeds between approximately 60km/h and 100km/h, the stereo camera recognizes the lane markings on both sides. If it determines that the vehicle is about to depart from its lane, a buzzer sounds and an indicator light in the meter alerts the driver.
Sway warning function: If the vehicle sway, a buzzer sounds and an indicator light in the meter will sound to warn the driver. If the stereo camera determines that the vehicle is swaying based on the swaying pattern within the lane while driving at speeds between approximately 60km/h and 100km/h, a buzzer will sound and an indicator light in the meter will light up to alert the driver.
Leading vehicle departure notification function: Notifies the driver when the leading vehicle starts moving with a buzzer sound and a display in the meter. When the vehicle is stopped, if the leading vehicle starts moving and moves away from the vehicle more than 4m away, but the vehicle remains stopped, a buzzer sound will sound and a display in the meter will notify the driver that the leading vehicle has started moving.
Road Sign Assist (RSA) is a system that displays road signs recognized by the forward camera on the multi-information display.
Rearward false start prevention function: Four ultrasonic sensors built into the rear bumper activate the automatic brakes when they detect an obstacle behind the vehicle.
Reverse Brake Support NEW! Four ultrasonic sensors built into the rear bumper will automatically activate the brakes when they detect an obstacle behind the vehicle. Omnidirectional Monitor Camera Package (Omnidirectional Package, Manufacturer’s Option for Vehicles with Omnidirectional Monitor Camera Package) Cameras are installed in four locations on the front, rear, left and right of the vehicle. When a compatible navigation system (dealer-installed accessory) is installed, the “Omnidirectional Monitor” displays bird’s-eye views of the vehicle on the monitor, as if seen from directly above. Areas that are difficult to see from the driver’s seat can be checked on the screen, making it useful for parking in tight spaces.
Rear Cross Traffic Auto Brake: Detects blind spots when reversing and alerts the driver. If there is a risk of collision, the system automatically applies the brakes to help mitigate damage from a collision with an approaching vehicle.
The high beam assist stereo camera detects the brightness of oncoming vehicle headlights and automatically switches between high and low beams. This allows you to drive with high beams without having to switch between them, making nighttime driving safer even on roads with few streetlights.
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) (with full-speed following function) NEW! Press the ACC switch on the steering wheel to measure the distance to the vehicle ahead using millimeter-wave radar, and automatically accelerate or decelerate while maintaining the distance. The distance can be set to three levels (short, medium, long). If there is no vehicle ahead, the pre-set speed (full-speed following) is maintained.
Omnidirectional Monitor Camera Package (manufacturer option for vehicles equipped with the Safety Package and Omnidirectional Monitor Camera Package) Cameras are installed in four locations on the front, rear, left and right of the vehicle. When a compatible navigation system (dealer-installed accessory) is installed, it becomes an “Omnidirectional Monitor” that displays bird’s-eye views of the vehicle on the monitor, as if seen from directly above. Areas that are difficult to see from the driver’s seat can be checked on the screen, which is useful for parking in tight spaces.
Sign Recognition Function NEW! While driving, road signs recognized by the stereo camera are displayed on the multi-information display in the meter at the appropriate time. Supports “Maximum Speed,” “No Driving Beyond the Line,” “Auxiliary Signs,” “Stop Signs,” and “No Entry.”
Suzuki’s new Wagon R Smile minor change price
The Wagon R Smile will undergo a price revision due to a minor change. The current price is 1,489,400 yen to 1,934,900 yen, an increase of 137,500 yen to 163,900 yen.
Wagon R Smile 2024 partial improvement model price grade
| grade | Drive system | Old price (10%) | New price (10%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| G | 2WD | 1,351,900 yen | 1,489,400 yen |
| G | 4WD | 1,475,100 yen | 1,612,600 yen |
| HYBRID S | 2WD | 1,535,600 yen | 1,717,100 yen |
| HYBRID S | 4WD | 1,535,600 yen | 1,840,300 yen |
| HYBRID X | 2WD | 1,647,800 yen | 1,815,000 yen |
| HYBRID X | 4WD | 1,771,000 yen | 1,934,900 yen |
| Special edition HYBRID S Limited |
2WD | 1,586,200 yen | -circle |
| Special edition HYBRID S Limited |
4WD | 1,709,400 yen | -circle |
Suzuki’s new “Wagon R Smile” minor change specs
The Wagon R Smile minor change does not change the basic specifications.
| Specifications | New Wagon R SMILE Hybrid model |
New Wagon R SMILE |
|---|---|---|
| full length | 3,395mm | 3,395mm |
| Overall width | 1,475mm | 1,475mm |
| Overall height | 1,695mm | 1,695mm |
| Wheelbase |
2,460mm | 2,460mm |
| engine | 660cc inline 3-cylinder engine + motor |
660cc inline 3-cylinder engine |
Maximum engine output |
36kW (49ps) / 6,500rpm |
36kW (49ps) / 6,500rpm |
Maximum engine torque |
58Nm (5.9kgm) / 5,000rpm |
58Nm (5.9kgm) / 5,000rpm |
| Motor maximum output |
1.9kW (2.6ps) / 1,500rpm |
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| Motor maximum torque |
40Nm (4.1kgm) / 100rpm |
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| battery | Lithium-ion battery |
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| Drive system | 2WD (FF) 4WD |
2WD (FF) 4WD |
| WLCT mode fuel economy |
25.1km/L (2WD) 23.6km/L (4WD) |
23.9km/L (2WD) 22.5km/L (4WD) |
| Passenger capacity | 4 people | 4 people |
About the new Suzuki Wagon R Smile
A trademark application for “WAGON R SMILE” was filed with the Japan Patent Office on December 5, 2019. Trademark application number 2019-152834. This model is customized differently from the Wagon R Stingray.
Suzuki added the new Wagon R SMILE, which was announced on August 27, 2021, and went on sale on September 10, 2021.
The design theme is “My Style, My Wagon,” a sliding door wagon that you can drive in your own way, and the exterior features a square body shape and round headlights, giving it a simple, lovable design.
The interior is designed to give a sense of comfort and high quality, with a softly shaped instrument panel color panel combined with copper gold accents *1 .
The car features sliding doors on both sides. The latest “Dual Camera Brake Support that detects pedestrians even at night” has been adopted, further enhancing Suzuki Safety Support. The car is a “Support Car S Wide” vehicle, which is being promoted by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry and the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, and is also an “AEBS (Automatic Emergency Braking System) Certified Vehicle” by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism.
Suzuki’s new “Wagon R Smile” specification change
As for some specification changes, the HYBRID S comes standard with a chrome front grille, chrome headlamp garnish, and two-tone color wheel caps. One USB power socket has also been changed to Type-C.
The special edition “HYBRID S Limited” is equipped with a special front grille and special two-tone color wheel caps, and uses special gray and silver-based colors for the instrument panel color panel and air conditioner side louver garnish, creating a high-quality design. The body colors are “Moss Gray Metallic” and “Woody Brown Metallic,” exclusive to the special edition vehicle, and the two-tone roof model uses a “Soft Beige” roof color, the same color as the wheel caps and door mirrors. Highly visible LED headlights are standard equipment.
The Wagon R Smile is a “Support Car S Wide” vehicle, which is being promoted by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry and the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, and is also certified by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism as a “Collision Mitigation Braking System (AEBS2) certified vehicle” and a “Pedal Misapplication Sudden Acceleration Prevention Device (PMPD) certified vehicle.”
A word from the editorial department
This minor change not only changes the design, but also seems to have made major advances in functionality, such as the addition of an electric parking brake. The electric parking brake in particular is a welcome feature, as it not only reduces the burden of driving, but also improves safety. Fuel efficiency has also been improved, so it is recommended for those who want to drive an economical car.
With the arrival of the new Wagon R Smile, it looks like the minicar market will become even more exciting! We will also bring you the latest information on the new Wagon R Smile as soon as we have it, so please look forward to it!
Wagon R Smile
