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             Maruti Suzuki Celerio New Generation - 2021

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The 2021 Maruti Suzuki Celerio is officially launched and is received a number of updates but it is a promise of India’s best fuel range that could play a very strong role for potential buyers. But in terms of miles, Maruti cars are known for their low fuel consumption which is why Miruti's car is also known as the Bharat pedestrian. The Maruti Suzuki has led the way in the small car segment of India and has successfully captured the market with a fleet of small cars in its exhibition halls. The market leader announced the price of the new Celerio earlier this month and did not carry "a surprise" as the manufacturer called the car as expected. We spent time with the new Celerio to find out what the new hatchback offers and here’s what we think about it.

We will start by talking about the brightness of the whole package, which is the new K10C engine that powers Celerio. The Maruti Suzuki offers only one engine option with the new Celerio and is available with manual and AMT transmission. And with the long list of small cars on the list, can Celerio face its fierce competition from one of its several siblings? Like Maruti Suzuki Wagon R, Tata Tiago, Tata Altroz, Hyundai Santro etc.

Celerio was first introduced in India in 2014 and over the past seven years, almost six lakhs of cars have been sold. But wait It is the Wagan R-car that earned more respect and has been around for a long time. In more than 20 years of existence in India, the model has gained more than 24 lakh customers. And the introduction of CNG has strengthened its hopes. Maruti officials are quick to highlight that customer preferences dictate their ultimate choice in Arena stores where both WagonR and Celerio are on display. “WagonR represents a particular image. As a tall guy, he has strong fans and people who buy WagonR, they move on to another WagonR, "CV Raman, CTO Maruti Suzuki India Limited, tells HT Auto." Celerio is in the same category of cars but this is a more stylish car. It represents a different kind of new customer offering. "

So between the latest generation Celerio and the time-tested WagonR, which one should you choose will be a difficult option in coming days ?

After a seven-year gap, Maruti Suzuki gave Celerio a production update. So as this major reorganization took place over a period of time, it is only natural for Maruti to make many changes to keep the Celerio tag line important in today's world.

Chassis and Engine

The new Celerio is based on the new Heartect Platform (which underpins the Wagon R) compared to the previous platform. As a result, the hatchback weighs less about 100 pounds [25 kg] compared to its predecessor, which weighs 850 kgs.

Then there is one liter petrol engine, refurbished with new VVT and injections, idle start-stop, and cool EGR. Although producing less power at 67 PS and 89 Nm, the engine is said to be the most economical in India at 26.88 kmpl (ARAI-claimed). That is an impressive improvement over the predecessors 21.63 kmpl.

Exterior Style

Maruti has taken the safe path with first-gen Celerio by giving the hatchback some ridiculous style items. Further down the line, soft cosmetic updates kept things fresh and a rough variation of the Celerio X was introduced later. In the second model, Maruti has taken the curvier approach to making its design more attractive and attractive. Even a gel of black alloys that matches the six colors available. Sadly, if you look directly at the back, the hatch may look like Alto.

Interior Styling

Inside, the first-generation Celerio has chosen a dual-tone dashboard. There was nothing that could be written at home about its design and all the controls were set in a logical and straightforward manner. The same goes for the second model, now finished with an all-black theme with silver points. There are some strange things, however, and it is the placement of electric switch windows on the dashboard on the front, and on the lower part of the center console on the back, to remove the extra cabinet width.

Celerio 2021 seats

Celerio 2021 interior

Specious Cabin

With a long wheelbase, the new Maruti Suzuki Celerio gives us plenty of cabin space. Now it gives us more space than ever before. There is ample headroom, legroom and front shoulder room for front passengers. The back also provides a dignified space. The new Celerio offers bottle holders on all four doors and has space under the climate control button.

There is enough space in the cabinet to seat three in the back seats but the transmission tunnel can fit into the passenger leg. The rear seat also offer decent amount of space. The is enough width in the cabin to accommodate three person in the rear seat.

Features on the Board

The new Maruti Suzuki Celerio variant offers a 7.0-inch touchscreen display with Smart Studio, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity. It is closed in a thick casing and works as intended. The driver's manual collection features an analogue speedometer and a digital tachometer with variations at the end. The steering wheel has multifunction buttons to control infotainment and Bluetooth telephony.

Outside the top-end trim provides application sensors for the driver and co-driver door, fog lamps and 15 inch black alloy wheels. The car comes with basic and functional accessories that the owner will use regularly. However, we did not like the installation of electric windows in the front and rear. The Maruti Suzuki has placed the power buttons on the front window under the infotainment screen and the rear power windows switch between the two front seats. Even the lock / unlock key for the central lock system is available under the infotainment system. The back of the car receives proximity sensors but no camera.

Price

The previous version of the Celerio was priced from Rs 4.65 lakh to Rs 6 lakh (front room of the show). In comparison, the new model costs less Rs 4.99 lakh to Rs 6.94 lakh. And with all these latest updates and its fuel-efficient nature, the new Celerio makes a compelling case if you want to have a fuel-efficient city car and off-course the trust and service of Maruti Suzuki.

Conclusion

Celerio is a practical, cost-effective option. It also offers a nice environment and in this time of rising fuel prices - Celerio offers the most economical option. The claim that a fuel-efficient car is not just on paper. We drove about 100 kilometers across the city and highway and turned on the AC to get about 23 km / l of fuel, which is amazing. We also like the engine. Yes, there are a few exceptions to the car but it does the job of being a city car very well. We believe that with the launch of CNG, the Celerio may be one of the best-selling cars on the market. If you are looking for an trusted car and a way to save your fuel bills, Celerio will do the perfect job for you.

Celerio 2021 Rear view

Celerio 2021 front view

Celerio 2021 Side View