Maruti Suzuki India (MSI) has introduced the dual airbags and anti-lock braking system (ABS) as optional features across all variants of the Celerio hatchback. Aforementioned safety equipment have been already offered on some of the other Maruti Suzuki cars including Swift, Swift Dzire, WagonR, S-Cross, Baleno and Ertiga. The Maruti Celerio is the company’s first car to receive the Auto Gear Shift (aka AMT) technology in the country.
Mr. R S Kalsi, Executive Director, Marketing & Sales, Maruti Suzuki India, said, “Through Celerio we have always tried to offer the best to customers. By offering safety features like airbags for driver and co-driver, and Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) from the base variant onwards in Celerio, we are making it more attractive for customers. I am happy that we are able to offer these safety features on Celerio much ahead of regulations.”
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Maruti Celerio Price List
*All prices are ex-showroom, Delhi
Petrol Model
LXi MT (O) – Rs. 4.16 lakh
LXi AMT (O) – Rs. 4.66 lakh
VXI MT (O) – Rs. 4.46 lakh
VXI AMT (O) – Rs. 4.96 lakh
Diesel Model
LDi AMT (O) – Rs. 4.91 lakh
ZXi MT (O) – Rs. 5.19 lakh
VDI MT (O) – Rs. 5.21 lakh
Green VXI (O) – Rs. 5.04 lakh
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Just so you know, the Indo-Japanese carmaker launched the Celerio diesel at a starting price of Rs. 4.65 lakh (ex-showroom, New Delhi). The Celerio diesel claims to be India’s most fuel efficient diesel car that returns an ARAI-certified mileage of 27.62kmpl. The car features Suzuki’s self-developed 793cc twin-cylinder DDiS engine that claims to offer a higher torque/cc than 1.3-litre Multijet diesel unit. Suzuki’s all-aluminum small diesel engine weighs 89kgs that makes it lightest powertrain in its league. Similar to its petrol counterpart, the Celerio diesel is available in four variants – LDi, VDi, ZDi and ZDi (O).
Exterior & Interior
Except for a new DDiS 125 badge at the rear, the diesel model of the car looks similar to the petrol model. The DDiS 125 badging here denotes, the engine’s torque output which is 125Nm. The Maruti Celerio is available in six color options – Sunshine Ray, Cerulean Blue, Silky Silver, Blazing Red, Pearl Arctic White and Glistening Grey. Coming to the features, the top-end variant of the hatchback is equipped with several advanced safety and comfort fitments such as stereo system with Bluetooth connectivity, steering mounted audio controls, front and rear power windows, fog lights, keyless entry and rear wiper and washer. While the power steering, rear seat headrest, fabric upholstery, dual front airbags and anti-lock braking system (ABS) come as the standard offerings.
Engine & Transmission
Powering the Maruti Celerio diesel is an all-new 793cc twin-cylinder DDiS diesel powertrain – Suzuki’s self-developed diesel engine. It produces a maximum power output of 47bhp at 3, 500rpm along with 125Nm of peak torque at 2, 000rpm. Power is transmitted to front wheels via a 5-speed manual transmission. This engine is an all-aluminum assembly that weighs 89kgs only, and becomes the lightest and smallest diesel unit in the passenger car segment.
Despite the limited torque output, it is capable to produce a higher torque/ cc of displacement than the 1.3-litre, four-cylinder DDiS engine that powers the Swift, Ciaz and Ritz. Maruti Suzuki claims that the Celerio diesel returns a fuel economy of 27.62kmpl (ARAI rated-figure) that makes it India’s most frugal diesel car.
On the other hand, the Celerio petrol is powered by a 1.0-litre, 3-cylinder K10B engine, which is good for 67bhp of power and 90Nm of torque. Transmission options on offer are a 5-speed manual and a 5-speed automatic.
Maruti Celerio Mileage, Specs, Variant-Wise Features & Dimensions
Mileage
Petrol Model – 23.1kmpl
Diesel Model – 27.62kmpl (ARAI figures)
Engine Options
1.0-litre, 3-cylinder K10B Petrol
Power – 67bhp @ 6,000rpm
Torque – 90Nm @3,500rpm
Transmission – 5-speed manual & 5-speed automatic
793cc, 2-cylinders, DDiS Diesel
Power – 47bhp at 3, 500rpm
Torque – 125Nm at 2, 000rpm
Transmission – 5-speed manual
Dimensions
Length – 3, 600mm
Width – 1600mm
Height – 1, 560mm
Wheelbase – 2, 425mm
Ground Clearance – 165mm
Turning Radius – 4.7 meters
Kerb Weight – 880 kgs (900kgs with full options)
Boot Space – 235-litres
Seating Capacity – 5 (persons)
Fuel tank capacity – 35-litres
Tyre Size
LDi – 155/80 R13
VDi and above variants – 165/70 R 14
Color Options – Sunshine Ray, Cerulean Blue, Silky Silver, Blazing Red, Pearl Arctic White and Glistening Grey
Variant –wise Features
LDi – Beige/ Black interiors, digital clock, dis to empty indication, fuel consumption indication, AC with heater, body-colored bumpers, power steering, accessory socket, key reminder, door ajar warning, optional dual airbags and anti-lock braking system.
VDi (+LDi features) – Front and rear power window, 5-soor central locking, two-action door unlock, 60:40 split seat, day night IRVM, rear parcel shelf, co-driver vanity mirror and full wheel cover.
ZDi (+VDi features) – Driver airbag, audio with Bluetooth, auto unlock on crash, steering mounted audio controls, electric adjustable ORVM, turn indicator on ORVM, tachometer, keyless entry, rear wiper and defogger, tilt steering, body-colored door handle and body-colored ORVM.
ZDi (O) (+ZDi features) – Co-driver airbag, ABS (anti-lock braking system) with EBD (electronic brake-force distribution), alloy wheels, security system, front fog lamps and height adjustable driver seat.
