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Thursday, 6 February 2014
Maruti Suzuki launches the Celerio for Rs 3.90 lakh at the Auto Expo 2014
(ex-showroom Delhi). The top-end ZXi optional variant costs Rs 4.96 lakh.
The company that gave first us the complete family car has now presents to
the public, 'India's first car with Automated Manual Transmission' (AMT).
Dubbed Celerio EZ Drive it has already created buzz in the auto market.
Bookings for the car have already begun and we expect to see them on the
roads within the next few weeks.
After the Maruti Suzuki Swift, there has not been another car that could lure
the mileage-loving, diesel car-worshipping market. The story is no different
with the Celerio despite it being a petrol. Maruti Suzuki is planning to cement
its place as a segment leader in the B-Segment hatchback.
In terms of dimensions, the Celerio measures 3,600mm in length, 1,600mm
in width, and 1,560mm in height and has a wheelbase of 2,425mm. It is only
slightly smaller than the Hyundai Grand i10, in terms of width but its
wheelbase sees it trumping the Grand i10 to emerge taller.
Powering the Celerio is a modern version of the 1.0-litre, 3-cylinder, K10B
engine. It churns out 67bhp at 6,000rpm and a torque of 90Nm at 3,500 rpm.
The company claims a fuel efficiency of 23.1 kmpl. It comes with a five-speed
manual transmission but the AMT transmission is the most talked about
technology in the Celerio. The system does away with the clutch, though
unlike a traditional automatic transmission, lets the driver shift gears. We
expect that Maruti Suzuki will in the future offer a 800cc diesel engine that is
currently believed to be under development.
The Celerio will be offered in six variants which include LXi, VXi, ZXi, LXi
Auto Gear Shift and VXi Auto Gear Shift. The LXi variant of Celerio features
Manual AC, Power Steering, Tachometer (AMT) and gear-position indicator
(AMT), while VXi has power windows and Central Locking System in addition
to the slew of features offered in the LXi model.
The top-end variant ZXi comes with additional premium features like audio
system with CD, USB, AUX and Bluetooth capability, audio controls on
steering wheel, keyless entry, tilt steering, foglamps, ABS, alloy wheels and
electric OVRMS. On the safety front Maruti Suzuki is offering optional ABS as
well as front airbags.
front seats, map pocket for the co-driver seat's back, dual tone interior and
blinkers on door mirrors among others. The top spec variants also get
Bluetooth enabled music system and steering mounted audio controls,
Bookings for the car have already begun. Judging by the response and interest
the car has garnered even before its launch, we might just say that Maruti
Suzuki has a winner on its hands. The Maruti Suzuki Celerio competes in the
B-segment hatchback arena with the Hyundai Santro Xing, Chevrolet Beat,
Nissan Micra Active and the Tata Indica V2.
Introductory prices for the Maruti Suzuki Celerio (Ex-Showroom Price New
Delhi)
Maruti Suzuki Celerio LXi- Rs 3.90 lakh
Maruti Suzuki Celerio VXi- Rs 4.20 lakh
Maruti Suzuki Celerio ZXi- Rs 4.50 lakh
Maruti Suzuki Celerio ZXi (opt) Rs 4.96 lakh
Maruti Suzuki Celerio LXi AT- Rs 4.29 lakh
Maruti Suzuki Celerio VXi AT- Rs 4.59 lakh
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