It is unsaid but I’ll say it anyway. In recent times, whenever Maruti Suzuki introduces a new car or enters a new segment, their arrival is usually the turning point for that part of the market in terms of volumes. Now don’t get me wrong. There are good products from other manufacturers too, but Maruti Suzuki has managed to seat itself at the top of the Indian automotive food chain. This has resulted in its presence anywhere becoming a focal point of sorts for people to look at a segment and go “oh this segment of cars look interesting, I might just make a choice here.”
Well, a good example of “I might just make a choice here” is the Celerio. It is the second time that Maruti Suzuki has had luck in the entry-level B-segment, the first of course, being the Wagon R. Now the Celerio’s first badge of honour was that it was the car that brought AMT (automated manual Transmission) technology to India and it has now achieved a new honour of being the first car in the entry-level B-segment to introduce the crossover/SUV styling. Yes, we are talking about the CelerioX and here are the highs and lows of buying it.
What’s good about it?
Well firstly, you are getting the crossover styling in the price range of Rs 4.57 lakhs to Rs 5.42 lakhs (Ex-showroom Delhi). Here, budget hatchbacks rule and adding something that will make you stand above everyone else in terms of design is a big step up. Then there is the fact that underneath all that cladding and badges, the car is actually the standard Celerio with the same features and engine options. This is not a bad thing at all as the Celerio has gained a reputation of being as reliable as having a cup of tomato soup (full and ½)- not particularly exciting but safe. The Celerio also exists at a price point where it above the entry-level cars but not as expensive as the larger vehicles above it.
What’s bad about it?
The car may be a safe option but it lacks excitement, fitting the bill for the term, eco box. It is tightly designed to be effective in narrow spaces and with a higher precedence to efficiency as compared to driving ability. The added crossover bits and bright colours do help boost the image factor, but not by too much.
The best variant to buy
We would recommend the top-of-the-line ZXi (O) as you get all the options for only Rs 30,000 over the equivalent VXi(O) option.
Quick facts
Price Range- Rs 4.57 lakhs to Rs 5.43 lakhs
Specifications
Engine: 998cc, inline three-cylinder petrol
Output: 67bhp/90Nm
Gearbox: Five-speed manual/Five-speed AMT
Maruti Suzuki has expanded the Celerio line-up with the introduction of the CelerioX. Priced at Rs 8000 more than the equivalent version of the standard car, the CelerioX is available in eight variants, five colour schemes with both manual and AMT transmission options.
Based on the recently introduced 2017 Celerio, the X variant adds a designed X-theme based graphic around the grille in front. There is protective cladding on side body and bash plate on the rear bumper. The smeared-eyeliner-like effect beneath the headlights is done in gloss black finish and houses the circular fog lamps. The same effect continues on the roof rails and B-pillar. The black treatment continues on the inside with subtle white accents. The black seat trims gets orange piping.
Well, a good example of “I might just make a choice here” is the Celerio. It is the second time that Maruti Suzuki has had luck in the entry-level B-segment, the first of course, being the Wagon R. Now the Celerio’s first badge of honour was that it was the car that brought AMT (automated manual Transmission) technology to India and it has now achieved a new honour of being the first car in the entry-level B-segment to introduce the crossover/SUV styling. Yes, we are talking about the CelerioX and here are the highs and lows of buying it.
What’s good about it?
Well firstly, you are getting the crossover styling in the price range of Rs 4.57 lakhs to Rs 5.42 lakhs (Ex-showroom Delhi). Here, budget hatchbacks rule and adding something that will make you stand above everyone else in terms of design is a big step up. Then there is the fact that underneath all that cladding and badges, the car is actually the standard Celerio with the same features and engine options. This is not a bad thing at all as the Celerio has gained a reputation of being as reliable as having a cup of tomato soup (full and ½)- not particularly exciting but safe. The Celerio also exists at a price point where it above the entry-level cars but not as expensive as the larger vehicles above it.
What’s bad about it?
The car may be a safe option but it lacks excitement, fitting the bill for the term, eco box. It is tightly designed to be effective in narrow spaces and with a higher precedence to efficiency as compared to driving ability. The added crossover bits and bright colours do help boost the image factor, but not by too much.
The best variant to buy
We would recommend the top-of-the-line ZXi (O) as you get all the options for only Rs 30,000 over the equivalent VXi(O) option.
Quick facts
Price Range- Rs 4.57 lakhs to Rs 5.43 lakhs
Specifications
Engine: 998cc, inline three-cylinder petrol
Output: 67bhp/90Nm
Gearbox: Five-speed manual/Five-speed AMT
Maruti Suzuki has expanded the Celerio line-up with the introduction of the CelerioX. Priced at Rs 8000 more than the equivalent version of the standard car, the CelerioX is available in eight variants, five colour schemes with both manual and AMT transmission options.
Based on the recently introduced 2017 Celerio, the X variant adds a designed X-theme based graphic around the grille in front. There is protective cladding on side body and bash plate on the rear bumper. The smeared-eyeliner-like effect beneath the headlights is done in gloss black finish and houses the circular fog lamps. The same effect continues on the roof rails and B-pillar. The black treatment continues on the inside with subtle white accents. The black seat trims gets orange piping.
The CelerioX can be had in Vxi, Vxi AMT, Vxi (O), Zxi, Zxi AMT, Zxi (Optional) and Zxi (O) guises. Colour options include – Solid Paprika Orange, Arctic White, Glistening Grey, Caffeine Brown, and Torque Blue. Of which the Paprika Orange is its signature colour. The CelerioX comes with driver-side airbag as standard. Meanwhile, the passenger air bags and ABS are offered as an optional fitment across all trims.
Powering the CelerioX is a K10B 1.0-litre three-cylinder petrol engine producing 67bhp of power and 90Nm. Power is sent to front wheels via a five-speed manual or a five-speed AMT or what Maruti likes to call AGS (auto gear shift). The CelerioX is not offered with the CNG variant of the hatchback.
The CelerioX competes mainly against the Renault Kwid and the Mahindra KUV100. The cross hatch was expected to be launched during the festive season. With the CelerioX, the carmaker is targeting young and spirited car buyers in the country where the standard Celerio appeals to the serious and older car buyers.
Prices for the CelerioX are as follows: (ex-showroom Delhi)
Maruti Suzuki CelerioX VXi - Rs 4.57 lakhs
Maruti Suzuki CelerioX VXi (O) - Rs 4.72 lakhs
Maruti Suzuki CelerioX ZXi - Rs 4.82 lakhs
Maruti Suzuki CelerioX VXi AMT - Rs 5.00 lakhs
Maruti Suzuki CelerioX VXi (O) AMT – Rs 5.15 lakhs
Maruti Suzuki CelerioX ZXi AMT - Rs 5.25 lakhs
Maruti Suzuki CelerioX ZXi (O) - Rs 5.30 lakhs
Maruti Suzuki CelerioX ZXi (O) AMT - Rs 5.42 lakhs
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