Nissan · 2001–2016

Nissan Moco

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".

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Predecessor: Nissan Be-1

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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 [40 kW]) or turbocharged (60 PS [44 kW]) versions, available with either front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. Torque figures are 61 and 84 N⋅m (45 and 62 lb⋅ft) 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. Later turbocharged versions develop the maximum 64 PS (47 kW) allowed by kei car regulations, and have 103 N⋅m (76 lb⋅ft) of torque. In April 2005, the sporty MR Wagon A-Limited special edition was presented. This had a lower ride height, 14-inch alloy wheels, and a more aggressive front bumper with a spoiler and integrated foglights as well as side skirts and a rear spoiler. The interior was also updated, with black seat with contrasting upholstery inserts, also fitted to the door panels. Production ended a few months later, in December 2005, with sales of the regular model running out in January. The slower selling MR Wagon Sports series continued to be available from existing stock until June 2006. The Nissan Moco version was presented as a concept car on the 35th Tokyo Motor Show in October 2001 and then went on sale on April 10, 2002. The basic engine, drive and transmission choices were the same as for the Suzuki. The major difference between the Nissan and Suzuki versions was the Nissan's "wing" grille resembling that of the contemporary P12 Primera. The sales of the Nissan version stabilized at about 3,000-4,000 units a month, actually exceeding the MR Wagon's sales. Indian

Second generation (MF22S; 2006)

The model's second generation was previewed at the 39th Tokyo Motor Show in 2005, where a concept called Mom's Personal Wagon was presented, with many features intended to be useful for a mother driving her children, including food trays, a front bench seat and pillarless suicide doors on the left side (which is the curb side in Japan). Most of those did not make it to the production version, which went on sale on January 20 (Moco on February 1) the following year, but the idea of being convenient for a mother with small children did inform the design. The designers studied 4-year-old children getting in and out of cars, which influenced the design of the rear seat and doors - the car featured a step next to the rear seat and a wide arm rest (to help children get in an out), and also has an upright C-pillar and a door which opens to 80 degrees rather than the 66 degrees of the previous generation (to allow better access to the child). Ample storage opportunities were provided throughout the cabin, which also featured a new keyless entry and start system. The engine, drive and shifter choice remained the same as for the first generation, with the same availability in both Nissan and Suzuki versions, but the gear shifter was now located on the instrument panel. As with the first generation, the MR Wagon and the Moco are almost identical in outside appearance, but have different front end designs. This generation of the MR Wagon has the MF22S chassis code (same code for front-wheel drive and four-wheel drive versions); the engines remained the familiar K6A family units. This generation was not built nor marketed outside of Japan.

Third generation (MF33S; 2011)

The third generation of the MR Wagon was launched in Japan on January 20, 2011. It carries the MF33S chassis code. A month later the Nissan Moco followed. It has the all new Suzuki R engine, which features variable valve timing and an unusually high compression ratio (11.0:1 for the naturally aspirated version). As of 2013, the engines have been modified, and now features stop-start and other technology intended to lower consumption and emissions. This is the most fuel efficient wagon in the Kei class. In July 2013, the MR Wagon Wit, a better equipped model with a more traditional chromed grille, was introduced. The turbo engine is now restricted to the Wit TS, with all other versions offering the NA engine (L, X, Wit LS, Wit XS). In October, Nissan received a sister model of the MR Wagon Wit, called the Moco Dolce. In December 2015, Suzuki announced that production of the MR Wagon would end, and that supplies of the car to Nissan had already been halted. Sales of the MR Wagon ended on March 31, 2016, while Nissan Moco sales continued until May 31, 2016.

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Specifications

name: Suzuki MR Wagon
Manufacturer: Suzuki
aka: Nissan Moco, Maruti Estilo/Zen Estilo (India, 2006–2012), Suzuki Karimun Estilo (Indonesia, 2007–2013)
Production: 2001–2016
Class: Kei car, City car
Body style: 5-door hatchback
Layout: Front-engine, front-wheel-drive, Front-engine, four-wheel-drive (Japan)
Related: Suzuki Alto, Suzuki Wagon R

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Sources

Wikidata — https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q732660CC0 1.0 · retrieved 2026-10-01
Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suzuki_MR_WagonCC BY-SA 4.0 · Text © Wikipedia contributors; revision 1360910701 · retrieved 2026-10-01
Wikimedia Commons — https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:NISSAN_MOCO_SA2_S.jpgCC0 · Photo: TTTNIS · retrieved 2026-10-01
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