[2] In 2008, Suzuki produced its three-millionth Wagon R.[3] Sales reached 5 million at the end of February 2010.

The car was developed with low cost manufacturing in mind, with 70 percent parts commonality (by value) with the related Alto.

The Wagon R was an unexpected runaway success, with 900,000 examples of the first generation sold in the Japanese home market - even outselling perennial bestseller Toyota Corolla on occasion.

The Opel Agila is a badge engineered version of the Suzuki Wagon R-Wide, also introduced in summer 2000.

The Stingray, first seen in February 2007, is a sportier version of the third generation Suzuki Wagon R. The name is an homage to the "Sting Ray" Fronte introduced in 1970.

Significant differences for the new generation include larger rear doors, which incorporate quarter glass, eliminating the need for a D-pillar arrangement.

Powertrain options include naturally aspirated and turbocharged 660 cc K6A engines with the latter developing an output of 64 PS (47 kW), mated to a 4-speed automatic, a 5-speed manual transmission, or a CVT.

With the R06A engine combined with an electric motor/generator and a lithium-ion battery, the ENE-CHARGE provides regenerative braking and power assist to the internal combustion engine and can also run certain electrical equipment, enabling mileage up to 28.8 km/L in Japan's JC08 driving cycle (67.8 mpg US, 3.5 L/100 km EU or 81.4 mpg UK).

This iteration comes with an upgraded ISG (integrated starter generator) and increased capacity for the hybrid battery.