Auto Expo 2014: Maruti Celerio Launched; Price, Specs & Features

By Super

Updated: Tuesday, September 16, 2014, 13:17 [IST]

The new Maruti Suzuki Celerio hatchback has been launched at the 2014 Auto Show with the announcements of the prices. The Celerio becomes India's most affordable ‘automatic' car with a starting price of INR 4.29 lakhs for the EZ Drive base variant. The range itself starts at INR 3.90 lakhs.

More Updates From Auto Expo 2014

Maruti Celerio is the A-Star (Alto in international markets) replacement in India that's based on the Suzuki A-Wind concept. Besides the EZ Drive automatic manual transmission, the Celerio's USP is its spacious design.

Maruti Celerio Dimension

The Celerio measures 3600mm long, 1600mm wide and has a 2425mm wheelbase. The wheelbase is almost the same as Swift, promising the same cabin space as the larger hatchback. Moreover, the Celerio's 235 liters boot space is actually larger than the Swift.

Maruti Celerio Engine

Celerio will only be available with the 1.0-liter K Series, three-cylinder petrol engine. The engine delivers 68PS power at 6000 rpm and a peak torque of 90Nm at 3500 rpm.

Maruti Celerio Colours

The Celerio will be available in three new colours - Sunshine Ray, Cerulean Blue, Cave Black - in addition to Maruti's existing colour palette that consists of Blazing Red, Pearl Arctic White, Glistening Grey and Silky Silver.

Maruti Celerio Features

Dual front airbags, ABS, steering wheel mounted audio controls, electrically adjustable OVRMs, Bluetooth connectivity and more will be available as standard in the top variants.

Maruti Celerio Variants

The Celerio will be available in 6 variants: LXi in 5 speed manual & EZ Drive Automatic Manual; VXi in M & AT; ZXi only with 5 speed manual; ZXi optional

Maruti Celerio Prices

Celerio LXi (M): INR 3.9 lakhs
Celerio VXi (M): INR 4.20 lakhs
Celerio LXi (AT): INR 4.29 lakhs
Celerio VXi (AT): INR 4.59 lakhs
Celerio ZXi (M): INR 4.50 lakhs
Celerio ZXiOptional (M): INR 4.96 lakhs