What Major Changes might be there on Upcoming Celerio?

Maruti Celerio, a great entry-level hatchback car is set to get an update soon and we have some new expected details about it. While the car has been spotted testing in India multiple times, heavy camouflage has hidden all of its features from us. Find out below if there is any major change in the new Maruti Celerio.

Engine and Transmission

Maruti is expected to offer the new-gen Celerio with the same 1.0-litre petrol engine (68PS/90Nm) as the current model with the choice of a 5-speed MT and 5-speed AMT. It could also get the option of the 1.2-litre petrol engine (83PS/113Nm) with the same transmission options.

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The Maruti Celerio was the first car from Maruti with AGS technology. We expect a new AMT transmission to make its way under the hood of the new Maruti Celerio. Magna Marelli components in the new car will be the highlight of the new Maruti Celerio.

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New Platform and Dimensions

The new Maruti Suzuki Celerio will be based on the new Heatect platform, inspired from the Maruti WagonR. However, we also expect the dimensions of the car to be slightly changed. The new Celerio will be a little more boxier and larger than the previous generation Maruti Celerio. More about if there is any major change in the new Maruti Celerio below.

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The rear end has also been worked on with all-new tail lamps and a modern tailgate design. It still gets an integrated spoiler but the high-mounted stop lamp is now positioned behind the rear windscreen, rather than on the spoiler. The test car spied seemed to be a high-spec variant with its dark-grey stylized wheels.

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New Interiors and Infotainment

Touchscreen infotainment system has become the new normal for higher-spec cars and Maruti Celerio will be no different. Along with standard safety features, higher spec Maruti Celerio will also have a 7.0-inch Smartplay touchscreen infotainment system with both Android Auto and Apple Car Play.

We also expect the overall layout of the interiors to be slightly changed to add a fresh new look to the car. As people in India are growing more concerned about safety, Maruti may ultimately increase the price of the vehicle to provide decent safety features comparable to the competition. Maruti Suzuki Celerio’s main rival Tata Tiago has scored 4-star safety rating in the Global NCAP tests.

Price and Competition

The next-gen Celerio could come at a small premium over the current model priced between Rs 4.41 lakh and Rs 5.68 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi). It will continue to be positioned between the S-Presso and the WagonR with a launch likely in early-2021. The Celerio still rivals the likes of the Hyundai Santro, Tata Tiago and Datsun Go. Maruti is expected to introduce the Celerio X version of the new model as well.

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