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Maruti Suzuki Celerio launched in India at 4.99 lakh: Read features here
Maruti Suzuki Indi Limited finally launched its all-new Maruti Suzuki Celerio in the country today at a starting price of Rs 4.99 lakh and goes up to Rs 6.94 lakh (ex-showroom, India), for the top-spec version of the small car. The new Maruti Suzuki Celerio is built on the company’s Heartech platform, which also underpins most of its models in the portfolio for India. The all-new Maruti Suzuki Celerio is also the most fuel-efficient petrol car in the market currently with a figure of 26.68kmpl. The all-new Maruti Suzuki Celerio takes on the likes of Hyundai Santro, Tata Tiago, and Datsun Go in the Indian market.
New Maruti Suzuki Celerio prices: (ex-showroom, India)
New Celerio LXi MT- Rs 4.99 lakh
New Celerio VXi MT- Rs 5.63 lakh
New Celerio VXi AMT- Rs 6.13 lakh
New Celerio ZXI MT- Rs 5.94 lakh
New Celerio ZXi AMT- Rs 6.44 lakh
New Celerio ZXi+ MT- Rs 6.44 lakh
New Celerio ZXi+ AMT- Rs 6.94 lakh
Kenichi Ayukawa, MD & CEO, Maruti Suzuki India Limited said, “The Indian automobile industry has witnessed an unprecedented shift owing to the pandemic, which has given a special impetus to the need for personal mobility. India is primarily a small car market, with nearly 46 per cent of total passenger vehicle sales contributed by hatchbacks. As a leading car manufacturer, it is our responsibility to drive the revival of the automobile industry. With the All-New Celerio, we endeavor to boost the most important passenger vehicle segment in the country.”
New Maruti Suzuki Celerio exterior design:
The all-new Maruti Suzuki Celerio receives a stylish and vibrant design for its new generation avatar. Starting from the front, the all-new Maruti Suzuki Celerio features a sweeping front headlamp, droplet-styled tail lamps, and a new signature front grille with a chrome finish. The 15-inch black alloy wheels and front fog lamps add to its lively style appeal.
New Maruti Suzuki Celerio interior design:
The all-new Maruti Suzuki Celerio receives a completely redone interior with new elements to make the car competitive in its segment with modern equipment. Complimenting the exteriors, the all-new Celerio offers a driver-focused design with character lines on the instrument panel and trims. The twin slot AC vents with bright chrome accents and barrel-themed side air vents add to the design of the new Celerio. The all-new Maruti Suzuki Celerio also adds a new 7-inch SmartPlay studio infotainment system with smartphone navigation. Additionally, new features like first in segment engine push start with smart key, Pollen type AC filter, have been introduced. The Heartech platform has helped the new Celerio free up space on the inside for the passengers with increased wheelbase, extended shoulder room, larger legroom, and enhanced luggage space of 313-litre.
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Improved version of Hyundai Creta launched in Indian market: Check it out here
Hyundai India launched the much-awaited Creta Knight Edition in the country at a starting price of Rs 13.51 lakh (ex-showroom, all-India). This new variant is available in both petrol and diesel engine options and can be had either with a manual or an automatic transmission unit. To read more about the Creta Knight Edition, click here. In addition to this, the company has also introduced a model-year update for the Hyundai Creta with new feature additions.
The 2022 Hyundai Creta is now available in a new Denim Blue colour option and the Highline TPMS is now standard across all variants. The SX (O) trim now also gets a glossy black centre console. Furthermore, the company will offer the iMT option on the 1.5-litre petrol ‘S’ variant to further expand choices for the customers. The new S+ variant powered by a 1.4-litre T-GDi petrol engine with 7DCT now gets an additional set of features, such as –
– Smart panoramic sunroof
– 16-inch black alloy wheels
– Smartphone wireless charger
– Rear Disc Brakes
– Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
– Vehicle Stability Management (VSM)
– Hill start assist control (HAC)
– Paddle shifters
– Metal pedals
– Electric and auto-folding ORVMs
– Power window auto up/down
Mechanically, the SUV continues to be powered by the existing petrol and diesel engine options.