Maruti Suzuki Celerio

Maruti Suzuki Celerio is recently introduced its all new version. Maruti Suzuki Celerio was launched in February 2014. The Celerio has playing big role in strengthening Maruti Suzuki’s position in the mid-level hatchback segment in India. The car has received its mid-life update in year 2017 and with a only few changes to the exterior and in the interior. The car is now only available in a petrol(alternate fuel is CNG) after dropping the 2-cylinder diesel engine.

Exterior

Maruti Suzuki Celerio hatchback front view was totally new at the time of launch. The front design is part of Suzuki’s new design language with a curved mesh grille connecting the two headlamps. The headlamp console and the front bumper is new, giving it a modern feel. The little chrome strip on the grille gives it a premium feel and look.

The top-end variant of Celerio gets a nice set of alloy-wheels. The rear view is typical Maruti Suzuki car view with the tail lamp cluster similar to that of the bigger siblings.

Interior

Celerio gets 7-inch touchscreen system, height adjustable driver seat, engine start/stop button, a new AMT lever, front power windows, steering-mounted controls, and rectangular AC vents. The model also receives safety features that are compulsory from government such as dual airbags, ABS with EBD, reverse parking sensors, a speed alert system, seat-belt reminder, hill start assist, and a rear defogger.

The Celerio provides ample leg room and knee room for the rear bench. Not enough space is available is the main issue. The boot space of 235 litters is actually more than the space available in the Swift or most other hatchbacks in its segment. The rear seat is available in foldable option, almost doubling the storage space. The Celerio is not a feature-rich car, however, the dealers will offer many company approved accessories. In terms of safety, it now has the driver airbag standard due to Indian Government rule.

The Celerio is available in four manual and two AMT variants with 1.0-litre K10B engine that produces 67bhp with 90Nm torque. Maruti Suzuki is also offering a VXi CNG variant with a manual transmission. The AMT unit, meanwhile, is a segment first, offering the interface of an AT gearbox on a manual. Celerio competes with other mid-level small cars like Tata Tiago, the Datsun Go and the Maruti Suzuki's own Wagon R.

The company claims that the car return a fuel efficiency of 21.63 kmpl with petrol and 30.47km/kg with CNG.

Maruti Suzuki Celerio Price

Maruti Suzuki Celerio price starts at ₹ 5.16 Lakh and goes upto ₹ 6.94 Lakh. The price of Petrol version for Celerio ranges between ₹ 5.16 Lakh - ₹ 6.94 Lakh. The price of CNG version for Celerio ranges between ₹ 6.70 Lakh - ₹ 6.94 Lakh.

Maruti Celerio Rivals :

The Maruti Suzuki Celerio rivals the Hyundai Santro, Renault Kwid, Maruti Wagon R and the Tata Tiago.