Maruti Celerio, the first car in India to offer Automated Manual Transmission (AMT). It was launched in 2014 when consumers were shifting their interests towards comfort and convenience. Maruti has mostly dominated India’s car market by offering comfort and technology at the same time.
In 2021, the second-generation Celerio was introduced with a new design and better features. Read further about the changed styling, interior, and features.
Revamped Styling and Design
The revamped design looks fresh and gives a modern look with a new curvy exterior. The front grille is shiny and looks more stylish with its chrome accents.
Celerio has halogen headlamps that are extended backwards, which gives the car a sporty look. Tail lamps are styled like a droplet that looks innovative. The side rear-view mirrors are electrically foldable with buttons inside the car.
Bumpers have been redesigned, and fog lamp positioning has also been modified to make it look more modern. The car also comes with 15-inch Urbane Black alloy wheels, giving a shiny, attractive appearance.
Premium Features and Interior
The interior comes in premium all black color. Earlier, the dashboard used to be of dual-theme with black and beige colors, but now they have changed to make it look more premium.
It has a 7-inch touchscreen that connects with Bluetooth, phone, and music features.
Maruti Celerio uses AGS (Automated Gear Shifting Technology). It is a manual gearbox that works automatically.
New Celerio is more spacious as compared to older one. It has become larger in size and provides ample legroom and headroom.
The car has a stereoscopic instrument cluster that shows speed and RPM in two round dials.
Engine & Mileage
The car is equipped with a powerful engine. Here are its specifications:
- 1.0L DualJet Dual VVT Petrol Engine: It produces 67 PS power and 89 Nm of torque. The mileage goes up to 25.24 km/l.
- CNG Variant: It produces 57 PS of power and 82 Nm of torque. The mileage is around 34.43 km/kg.
Safety Features
Maruti Celerio does not compromise with the safety features and includes 12+ safety measures to protect every ride with Celerio. Safety features include:
- 6 airbags
- Hill Hold Assist
- Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
- Heartect Platform
- ABS with EBD
- Reverse Parking Sensors
Maruti Celerio Price
Maruti Celerio is an affordable car in its segment. The petrol variant is priced at around ₹5.37 lakh – ₹7.14 lakh. And the CNG variant is around ₹6.74 lakh. It is a competitive pricing keeping in mind rivals like Tata Tiago and Maruti WagonR.
Maruti Celerio continues to be a practical car that offers value to its buyers. It might not be a very flashy car on the road but it surely is a car that will be affordable and efficient for daily commutes. It is a low maintenance car, that is priced just perfect for its AGS technology. It is also backed by Maruti’s trusted network which makes it even more convenient for the first-time buyers.