It will be priced slightly higher than the current WagonR and Maruti will sell both alongside.
With an AMT system, the car's price will no doubt increase, but it will also have its own identity as a spacious city car with the low-tech AMT box.
With the government not continuing with lower excise duty beyond December 31, major car makers, including Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai, GM India and Honda have raised vehicle prices by up to Rs 127,000.
About two dozen car & SUV models and two-wheelers lined up for launch