Maruti Suzuki's next big launch in India will be the new-generation Celerio. The Celerio was first launched in India in the year 2014. It was an instant hit owing to multiple reasons. The 2014 Celerio had a unique two-cylinder diesel engine and it got the revolutionary AMT too. The Celerio received a mid-life update in 2017 but it has now started showing its age. So, the company will soon launch the new-generation 2021 Maruti Suzuki Celerio and in this article, we tell you the top 5 things you need to know about it.
2021 Maruti Suzuki Celerio - Top 5 Things You Need To Know
New Exterior Design - The new-generation Maruti Celerio will be an all-new model from the ground up. It will be based on the carmaker's new Heartect platform that underpins a lot of other Maruti cars too. The 2021 Celerio will be longer and wider than its predecessor. It will sit on a longer wheelbase and will even get higher ground clearance. At the front, it will get a new grille, new bumpers, redesigned headlights and new fog lamps. The side profile of the car will house new multi-spoke alloys, ORVMs with turn indicators and at the rear, it will get new bumpers and new taillights.
New Interiors and Features - Just like its exterior design, the new-gen 2021 Celerio will feature a completely new layout for the interior too. The cabin of the car will be more spacious than before. It will get a new layout for the dashboard, a large touchscreen infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity, a new steering wheel, and more. It will get a lot of safety features too including dual front airbags, ABS with EBD, etc.
Powertrain Options - The new 2021 Celerio will be powered by the same BS6 compliant 998cc, three-cylinder petrol engine. This motor will churn out 67 PS of power at 6000 RPM and 90 Nm of peak torque at 3500 RPM. The engine will come mated to a 5-speed manual gearbox as well as an AMT. It might even get the more powerful 1.2-litre petrol engine in the higher trims and the car will get a factory-fitted CNG variant too.
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Launch Timeline - The new-generation Maruti Celerio was expected to be launched in India in May 2021. However, owing to the current pandemic situation, its launch has been delayed and now the new 2021 Maruti Suzuki Celerio is expected to be launched by the end of next month, i.e. by June 2021.
Expected Price and Rivals - At present, the petrol-powered BS6 compliant Maruti Suzuki Celerio is priced between Rs. 4.65 lakhs - Rs. 5.83 lakhs while the CNG variants are priced between Rs. 5.85 lakhs - Rs. 5.90 lakhs. All the prices stick to Ex-showroom Delhi. The new 2021 Maruti Celerio is expected to be priced between Rs. 4.99 lakhs - Rs. 6.49 lakhs, Ex-showroom Delhi.
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So, these were the top 5 things you needed to know about the upcoming new 2021 Maruti Suzuki Celerio. Are you excited about the launch of the new 2021 Maruti Suzuki Celerio in India? Do feel free to share your thoughts and opinions with all of us in the comments section below. You can also join our 91Wheels Auto Enthusiast Telegram group (click via mobile to join) curated exclusively for the fans, enthusiasts and owners. Further, subscribe to our YouTube channel for more such amazing motoring updates.
