Facelifted Suzuki Celerio (Celery) unveiled

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Facelifted Suzuki Celerio unveiled

The reigning Cars.co.za Consumer Awards - Powered by WesBank, Budget Car of the Year, the Suzuki Celerio, is due for a small facelift in the first half of 2018. Here's what you can expect.

Suzuki's plucky little Celerio is a value-packed offering at the cheaper end of the market. Offering surprising spaciousness, combined with a decent list of standard features and Suzuki's strong reputation for reliability and good service, this budget hatch surprised at the 2016/17 Cars.co.za Consumer Awards - Powered by WesBank, by emerging tops in its category.

First uncovered on IndianAutosBlog, the Celerio is now due for a small upgrade which will most likely reach South Africa during the second quarter of 2018. Don't expect too much change, however, as it's only a minor facelift, mainly comprising restyled bumpers (front and rear), a revised grille and slightly reprofiled rear tailgate on the outside. Inside, it gets a few trim tweaks, too, but it remains to be seen whether the predominantly beige seat upholstery will also be offered in South Africa.

There will be no changes to the powertrain, with the willing little 3-cylinder, 1.0-litre engine set to continue. It delivers 50kW/90Nm in the 3 models currently offered.

https://www.cars.co.za/motoring_news/facelifted-suzuki-celerio-unveiled/44436/

 

[Maruti.learns2rock]

Maruti Suzuki should learn from Honda when it comes to beige interior HONDA BRIO enough said.

 

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Yup

 

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Refreshed Suzuki Celerio hits SA … with pricing unchanged

Suzuki Auto South Africa has launched a refreshed version of its Celerio budget hatchback, with the range’s pricing unchanged and its “promotional” five-year/200 000 km warranty still intact.

As before, the local line-up comprises three derivatives, all powered by the Japanese automaker’s familiar naturally aspirated 1,0-litre, three-cylinder petrol engine (with unchanged outputs of 55 kW and 90 N.m), linked either to a five-speed manual gearbox or a five-speed automated manual transmission.

So, what has changed? Well, the updated Celerio features a redesigned front bumper (complete with a new lower air intake), fresh front foglamps (for the GL models), redesigned wheel covers and apparently a new garnish strip round back (although we’re struggling to see it). GL models are set apart from the entry-level GA variant by way of their colour-coded side-mirror caps and door handles, plus chrome accents in the grille.

Inside, the facia layout is unchanged, although it gains a new two-tone design, with a lighter coloured bottom section. This is mirrored in the new cloth upholstery, which features a lighter patterned section in the seat-inlays.

Specification lists for the base GA and high-specced GL derivatives remain unchanged, with all three models still featuring ABS, two airbags and an immobiliser as standard. As before, the two GL variants come standard with a two-year/60 000 km service plan and some extra kit (from an audio system with Bluetooth functionality to front and rear electric windows, remote central locking and electrically adjustable side-mirrors).

Pricing:

Suzuki Celerio 1,0 GA: R136 900
Suzuki Celerio 1,0 GL: R153 900
Suzuki Celerio 1,0 GL auto: R168 900

http://www.carmag.co.za/news/refreshed-suzuki-celerio-hits-sa-with-pricing-unchanged/

 

[Jet-Fighter7700]

is there even a difference? besides the beige seats?

so the later brios came with black seats, the early ones were just

 

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New-Look Suzuki Celerio (2018) Specs & Price

Suzuki has given its award-winning Celerio budget hatchback a visual update and buyers will be happy to know that pricing remains the same, starting from R136 900.

The Suzuki Celerio was the 2016/17 Budget Car champion of the Cars.co.za Consumer Awards - powered by WesBank and the model has now received an update with enhanced exterior and interior styling.

What’s changed?

From the outside, the Celerio features a fresh front-end design with a redesigned bumper and a more pronounced blacked-out grille with a large Suzuki emblem taking pride of place. The design of the fog lights has also been reworked to blend with the headlights and shoulder line of the vehicle. A garnish strip is now seen at the rear to highlight the car’s width while the Celerio’s wheel covers have also been redesigned.

A subtle styling update gives the Celerio a refined look.

The top-spec GL derivative is differentiated with colour-coded side mirrors, door handles and chrome accents on the grille.

As for the interior, the dashboard now features a two-tone design with a lighter-coloured lower section which is also mimicked by the new upholstery which now features lighter patterned seat in-lays.

Standard features

The Celerio is offered in GA or GL specification. Both derivatives feature power steering, air conditioning with pollen filter, vanity mirrors, a security cover and shopping bag hook in the luggage area and a 12V accessory socket as standard.

New seat upholstery lifts the interior ambience with a youthful design.

GL specification adds a Bluetooth-enabled audio system with phone integration and USB port as well as front and rear electric windows, remote central door locking, alarm system, tilt adjustment for the multi-functional steering wheel and electrically adjustable rear side mirrors.

The instrument cluster now features a tachometer and outside temperature gauge. Cloth inserts in the doors, a 60/40 split foldable rear bench seat and a day/night rear-view mirror is now also included in the GL specification level.

Engine power

The same, proven 1.0-litre, 3-cylinder petrol engine powers the Celerio and it offers 55 kW and 90 Nm of torque. It is offered with either a 5-speed manual transmission or a 5-speed automated manual transmission (AMT).

The Celerio returns low fuel consumption figures and Suzuki claims 4.6 L/100km for the automatic version, while the manual carries a claimed figure of 4.7 L/100km.

Suzuki Celerio - Price in SA

Celerio 1.0 GA - R136 900

Celerio 1.0 GL - R153 900

Celerio 1.0 GL AMT - R168 900

The Celerio is sold with a promotional 5-year/200 000 km warranty and GL models come with a 2-year/60 000 km service plan.

https://www.cars.co.za/motoring_news/new-look-suzuki-celerio-2018-specs--price/45218/

 

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Suzuki Celerio baby hatch upgraded - at no extra cost

Suzuki South Africa's entry-level car, the Celerio, has acquired a fresh new look inside and out – all at the same price as before. The A-segment subcompact hatch, which Suzuki describes as SA's 'biggest small car', will retain its promotional five year or 200 000km mechanical warranty as standard.

In both the GA and GL versions, a redesigned front bumper with an integrated lower air intake and wide blacked-out grille gives the little hatchback a more aggressive design, and as before the more expensive GL gets front fog lights. The cosmetic surgery is completed by redesigned wheel covers and a wide rear garnish strip which visually widens the Celerio’s stance on the road.

As before, the GL version is distinguishable from outside by the colour-coded mirrors and door handles and by the addition of chrome accents in the front grille.Inside, a two-tone theme on the dashboard and seats gives the little hatch a splash of colour. This design update serves to create a more spacious feel to the cabin, which Suzuki says remains the largest in the A-segment.

Suzuki has left the list of specifications untouched for both the entry-level GA and more well-equipped GL models. Each offers power steering, air conditioning with pollen filter, vanity mirrors in both sun visors, a security cover and shopping bag hook in the luggage area and a 12V accessory socket as standard. Safety in both versions is taken care of by ABS brakes and dual front airbags.

The GL derivative adds a host of additional comforts including a Bluetooth-enabled audio system with phone integration and USB jack. GA models have been fitted with the necessary wiring and two speakers for optional radio fitment. Other creature comforts in the GL include front and rear electric windows, remote central locking with an integrated security alarm, tilt adjustment for the multi-functional steering wheel, and electric side mirrors.

On the instrument cluster, the GL adds a rev counter and outside temperature gauge. It also has cloth inserts in the doors, a 60/40 split foldable rear bench seat and a day/night rear-view mirror.

The GL version also gets a 2-year/60 000 km service plan included in the price.

Power in the 1-litre three-cylinder normally aspirated engine remains at 55kW and 90Nm, which offers relatively perky performance thanks to the Celerio weighing a flyweight 835kg. As before, owners can choose between a five-speed manual transmission and a five-speed automated manual transmission on the GL version (the GA gets manual only), with Suzuki quoting fuel consumption figures of 4.6 litres per 100km for the AMG and 4.7 on the manual.

PRICES

Celerio 1.0 GA R136 900
Celerio 1.0 GLR153 900
Celerio 1.0 GL ATR168 900

https://www.iol.co.za/motoring/late...baby-hatch-upgraded-at-no-extra-cost-15747144

 

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https://www.google.co.za/amp/s/amp....story/fe8f5e5653eacf7bd1df9b54fb626f78?espv=1

THEY were meant to be the next big thing but tiny city runabouts are a dying breed.

Suzuki is the latest brand to withdraw its tiny tot from sale. The Celerio hatch, built in Thailand and powered by a modest 1.0-litre three-cylinder engine, promised low-cost, low-impact motoring at a price that was often the lowest available.

 

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The Celerio returns low fuel consumption figures and Suzuki claims 4.6 L/100km for the automatic version, while the manual carries a claimed figure of 4.7 L/100km.

I hired a Celerio GA from Tempest on Mon & Tues - I was expecting a Tata Bolt XMS, but this is what they allocated to me instead.

So, apart from a considerable drop in specification & performance from what I was expecting, what were my overall impressions & driving experience?

For a start, it is quite disconcerting to STILL find an entry-level car in the 21st century that does NOT have basic amenities such as the following (however, some of these features ARE included in the higher-spec GL model though):

No rev-counter or temperature gauge, but it does have a temperature warning light

No electric windows (not even just on the front doors)

No central locking, not even a remote boot release lever by the driver foot-well (just a lever for the fuel flap is provided)

No map / reading lights, although you can actually see a provision was made for them in the lens cover for the interior light unit



No 60/40 split for the rear seats

No cords attached to the hatch & the boot cover, so you have to manually lift and swivel the cover vertically to 'latch it' & allow access to the boot area



No adjustable front head-rests, they are moulded into the top of the seat backrests

No height adjustment for the front seat belts ( the driver's seat belt also had an annoying & persistent rattle emanating from behind the B-pillar plastic trim panel as well)

No day / night dipping interior mirror (REALLY? - how much extra could that have cost Suzuki to include?)

Manually adjustable door mirrors - at least you don't have to wind down the windows to adjust them, like you do in the Renault Kwid

No bottle holders in the front doors - but they ARE provided on the rear doors, however, there are two 'cup-holders' located just in front of the hand brake that can each hold a 1 litre bottle

No infotainment / radio unit - just a 1-DIN 'bottom of the range' Pioneer radio / CD / USB unit fitted in the upper half of a 2-DIN aperture - at least you could chuck in a decent 2-DIN high-spec head unit as an extra-cost alternative




And now on to the good points:

I was very impressed with the overall ride quality - even when driving along the R 555 from Middelburg towards Steelpoort & back again - which isn't the best surfaced road by any means, although recent attempts at patching a LOT of potholes, in the last year since I travelled this route, have made a substantial difference to the experience.

It soaked up the bumps and dips remarkably well and at no time did it feel 'skittish or unsettled' by the many undulations encountered on the road surface.

I did inflate the tyres (165/70R14) to the recommended pressures, as indicated on the door jamb sticker, which, although they appear a bit high, actually does make the ride more pleasant & forgiving.



Performance up here at altitude was very surprising for a 3-cylinder NA 1.0 litre engine, especially when overtaking in 3rd gear, where it really had a lot of 'get up & go' acceleration available, and I felt quite safe overtaking the many coal trucks encountered on this route.

But what REALLY was amazing was the fuel consumption I managed to obtain.

The first part of the trip, from Edenvale to the N4 Shell Ultra City at Middleburg, only used 7.87 litres to do 149.0 kms (5.28 l/100 km or 18.94 km/l).

I then added another 346.4 kms, going to Burgersfort and then back to Middelburg again, where it only took 16.2 litres to fill up again - for a really amazing consumption of only 4.68 l/100 km or 21.37 km/l.

The range remaining display (before I filled up) still said I could have done another 390 kms on what was in the tank!

I filled it up again this morning before i returned the car, and it used a further 9.11 litres to do 153.4 kms (5.94 l/100 km or 16.84 km/l).

When I collected the car, the average reading was 17.7 km/l, by the time I returned it, this had improved to 18.2 km/l.

Verdict:

Would I buy one? - possibly, but only if it was the higher specification GL model, but definitely not if it was the base GA one.

 

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I hired a Celerio GA from Tempest on Mon & Tues - I was expecting a Tata Bolt XMS, but this is what they allocated to me instead.

So, apart from a considerable drop in specification & performance from what I was expecting, what were my overall impressions & driving experience?

For a start, it is quite disconcerting to STILL find an entry-level car in the 21st century that does NOT have basic amenities such as the following (however, some of these features ARE included in the higher-spec GL model though):

No rev-counter or temperature gauge, but it does have a temperature warning light

No electric windows (not even just on the front doors)

No central locking, not even a remote boot release lever by the driver foot-well (just a lever for the fuel flap is provided)

No map / reading lights, although you can actually see a provision was made for them in the lens cover for the interior light unit

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No 60/40 split for the rear seats

No cords attached to the hatch & the boot cover, so you have to manually lift and swivel the cover vertically to 'latch it' & allow access to the boot area

View attachment 534095

No adjustable front head-rests, they are moulded into the top of the seat backrests

No height adjustment for the front seat belts ( the driver's seat belt also had an annoying & persistent rattle emanating from behind the B-pillar plastic trim panel as well)

No day / night dipping interior mirror (REALLY? - how much extra could that have cost Suzuki to include?)

Manually adjustable door mirrors - at least you don't have to wind down the windows to adjust them, like you do in the Renault Kwid

No bottle holders in the front doors - but they ARE provided on the rear doors, however, there are two 'cup-holders' located just in front of the hand brake that can each hold a 1 litre bottle

No infotainment / radio unit - just a 1-DIN 'bottom of the range' Pioneer radio / CD / USB unit fitted in the upper half of a 2-DIN aperture - at least you could chuck in a decent 2-DIN high-spec head unit as an extra-cost alternative

View attachment 534093


And now on to the good points:

I was very impressed with the overall ride quality - even when driving along the R 555 from Middelburg towards Steelpoort & back again - which isn't the best surfaced road by any means, although recent attempts at patching a LOT of potholes, in the last year since I travelled this route, have made a substantial difference to the experience.

It soaked up the bumps and dips remarkably well and at no time did it feel 'skittish or unsettled' by the many undulations encountered on the road surface.

I did inflate the tyres (165/70R14) to the recommended pressures, as indicated on the door jamb sticker, which, although they appear a bit high, actually does make the ride more pleasant & forgiving.

View attachment 534103

Performance up here at altitude was very surprising for a 3-cylinder NA 1.0 litre engine, especially when overtaking in 3rd gear, where it really had a lot of 'get up & go' acceleration available, and I felt quite safe overtaking the many coal trucks encountered on this route.

But what REALLY was amazing was the fuel consumption I managed to obtain.

The first part of the trip, from Edenvale to the N4 Shell Ultra City at Middleburg, only used 7.87 litres to do 149.0 kms (5.28 l/100 km or 18.94 km/l).

I then added another 346.4 kms, going to Burgersfort and then back to Middelburg again, where it only took 16.2 litres to fill up again - for a really amazing consumption of only 4.68 l/100 km or 21.37 km/l.

The range remaining display (before I filled up) still said I could have done another 390 kms on what was in the tank!

I filled it up again this morning before i returned the car, and it used a further 9.11 litres to do 153.4 kms (5.94 l/100 km or 16.84 km/l).

When I collected the car, the average reading was 17.7 km/l, by the time I returned it, this had improved to 18.2 km/l.

Verdict:

Would I buy one? - possibly, but only if it was the higher specification GL model, but definitely not if it was the base GA one.

Enjoyed reading that comprehensive review man

Next time it's the Bolt!

 

[Exaelea]

But what REALLY was amazing was the fuel consumption I managed to obtain.

Next time go try out a Peugeot 208 1.2 Active puretech. Also a 3 cylinder NA motor, which can do an easy 1300-1400km on a tank if you drive like a normal person..... but


The motor has a lot of pep and an extremely satisfying growl making you play more with the throttle than driving like a normal person.. dropping the range to 800km

 

[The_Librarian]

Next time go try out a Peugeot 208 1.2 Active puretech. Also a 3 cylinder NA motor, which can do an easy 1300-1400km on a tank if you drive like a normal person..... but


The motor has a lot of pep and an extremely satisfying growl making you play more with the throttle than driving like a normal person.. dropping the range to 800km

Peugeot... NO THANKS.

 

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Opel Adam 1.0T Jam vs Suzuki Celerio 1.0 GL review - Ignition GT

 

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Is Celerio the best compact Suzuki you can buy?

VERDICT

It was great fun driving the little Celerio around for a few days as you can quickly get used to how easy it is to park and how simple and ‘no-frills’ it actually is in the digitalised world of today.

Inside the car, there’s nothing spectacular going on in design terms, but it is functional as heck, and you can’t fault it for that.

The biggest challenge for me, though, is that Suzuki Swift I mentioned earlier. Priced at R160 900, the Swift (albeit a GA spec model) is only R4000 more expensive than a GL specification Celerio.

If it were my bucks, I’d save up a few more months and spend the cash of the four-cylinder, larger hatch in the Suzuki range.

For what it is, the Celerio is a great car, but it’s a bit too pricey compared to its own brothers and sisters in the showroom.

https://www.iol.co.za/motoring/road-tests/is-celerio-the-best-compact-suzuki-you-can-buy-21564802

 

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6 Cheapest New Cars in South Africa (2019)

Are you shopping for a new car on a tight budget of less than R160k? These are the 6 cheapest new cars currently available in South Africa…

We all know that buying a new car can be an expensive exercise but if your budget is below R160k, what are your options? Yes, you may have to compromise somewhat in terms of quality and features in the low-end of the new car market but if these 6 cheapest cars don’t quite meet your needs then it's worthwhile exploring the used car market right here on Cars.co.za.

Also, if you need car buying advice, feel free to engage with us on Facebook or Twitter and we will gladly assist you.

Let’s take a closer look at 6 of the cheapest new passenger cars money can buy in South Africa.

Pricing is accurate as of November 2019.

1. Suzuki Celerio - From R142 900

2. Mahindra KUV100 Nxt 1.2 G80 K2+ - From R142 999

3. Renault Kwid - From R144 900

4. BAIC D20 - From R149 990

5. Datsun Go - From R159 100

6. Hyundai Atos 1.1 Motion

5 Cheapest New Cars in South Africa 2023

We all know that buying a new car can be an expensive exercise but this article highlights the 5 cheapest new cars currently available in SA.

www.cars.co.za

 

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Is Celerio the best compact Suzuki you can buy?

VERDICT

It was great fun driving the little Celerio around for a few days as you can quickly get used to how easy it is to park and how simple and ‘no-frills’ it actually is in the digitalised world of today.

Inside the car, there’s nothing spectacular going on in design terms, but it is functional as heck, and you can’t fault it for that.

The biggest challenge for me, though, is that Suzuki Swift I mentioned earlier. Priced at R164 900, the Swift (albeit a GA spec model) is only R5000 more expensive than a GL specification Celerio.

If it were my bucks, I’d save up a few more months and spend the cash of the four-cylinder, larger hatch in the Suzuki range.

For what it is, the Celerio is a great car, but it’s a bit too pricey compared to its own brothers and sisters in the showroom.

Is Celerio the best compact Suzuki you can buy?

The Celerio is Suzuki?s most affordable offering but can it face up to the competition in its own showroom?

www.iol.co.za

 

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Maruti CelerioX BS6 launched (in India) at Rs. 4.90 lakh - Team-BHP

Maruti Suzuki has launched the BS6-compliant CelerioX. The car is available in four variants - VXi, VXi (O), ZXi and ZXi (O) with prices starting at Rs. 4.90 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi).

The CelerioX is slightly longer and wider than the regular Celerio. It has dual-tone bumpers with circular fog lamps, black cladding around the wheel arches and along the door sills, black ORVMs and B-pillars as well as black roof rails and alloy wheels.

On the inside, the CelerioX gets a new 7-inch SmartPlay 2.0 infotainment head-unit.

The CelerioX is powered by a BS6-compliant 1.0-litre, 3-cylinder petrol engine that produces 66 BHP @ 6,000 rpm and 90 Nm @ 3,500 rpm. The engine is mated to either a 5-speed manual or 5-speed AMT.

Maruti CelerioX BS6 launched at Rs. 4.90 lakh | Team-BHP

Maruti Suzuki has launched the BS6-compliant CelerioX. The car is available in four variants - VXi, VXi (O), ZXi and ZXi (O) with prices starting at Rs. 4.90 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi).The CelerioX is slightly ...

www.team-bhp.com

 

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Road test rewind: Suzuki Celerio

An Autocar road test session rarely leads to a safety recall but one with the Celerio did

Road test rewind: Suzuki Celerio | Autocar

An Autocar road test session rarely leads to a safety recall but one with the Celerio did

www.autocar.co.uk

 

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Top 12 Used Buy: Suzuki Celerio wins budget car title

Now that the winners of our annual Top 12 Best Buys Used Cars awards have been revealed (grab a copy of the April 2021 issue of CAR magazine for the full article), we can take a look at the individual categories.

Suzuki Celerio With prices of the Up! and the Aygo too high for us, the Celerio falls nicely within budget. Mileages under 40 000 km, dual airbags, ABS, air-con and decent audio means it offers a lot for your money. The fuel index sits at

5,60 L/100 km but you have to make do with an underpowered 1,0-litre, three-cylinder engine delivering just 50 kW; perhaps not great for high-altitude work but fine for commuting. We would choose a manual model, preferably in GL form. Note that the GL came with a two-year service plan. Hurrah!

TOP 12 USED BUY: Suzuki Celerio wins budget car title - CAR Magazine

Now that the winners of our annual Top 12 Best Buys Used Cars awards have been revealed (grab a copy of the April 2021 issue of CAR magazine for the full article), we can take a look at the individual categories.

www.carmag.co.za

 

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Next-generation Suzuki Celerio to grow in size and gain new engine option

The next-generation Suzuki Celerio is right around the corner with an official reveal expected to take place next month. New patent images suggest that the new model will be a bit bigger than the current offering.

As reported by Autocar India, the next Maruti Suzuki Celerio appears to be quite the evolution of the current model. While it will remain the brand’s smallest offering, the subcompact hatch will do away with its angular proportions and embrace a rounder design as seen on the S-Presso and Swift.

Distinctive design cues include rounder headlamps, a more dynamic front bumper and grille and sportier alloy wheels. Similar cues will be noticed at the rear as well. Overall, the patent images display a car that is both longer and wider than the current model.

Within the cabin, we can expect the next Suzuki Celerio to boast an all-new dashboard design but parts such as the window switches, seats, infotainment screen and control stalks will be sourced from other models. Inside sources say that the entry-level model will in fact come standard with 14-inch alloy wheels rather than steel ones.

Next-generation Suzuki Celerio to grow in size and gain new engine option

The next-generation Suzuki Celerio is right around the corner with an official reveal expected to take place next month. New patent images suggest that the new model will be a bit bigger than the current offering.

www.carmag.co.za