Suzuki Celerio#third

{{Infobox automobile

| name = Suzuki Celerio

| image = 2017 Suzuki Celerio SZ4 Automatic 1.0 Front.jpg

| caption = 2017 Suzuki Celerio SZ4 (UK)

| manufacturer = Suzuki

| aka = {{ubl

| Suzuki Alto/A-Star (2008–2013)

| Suzuki Cultus (Pakistan, 2017–present)

| Toyota Vitz (South Africa, 2023–present)

}}

| production = 2008–present

| class = City car (A)

| body_style = 5-door hatchback

| layout = Front-engine, front-wheel-drive

| predecessor = Suzuki Zen Estilo (second generation, India)
Suzuki A-Star (India)
Suzuki Cultus (second generation, Pakistan)

| successor =

}}

The Suzuki Celerio is a hatchback city car produced by the Japanese manufacturer Suzuki since 2008. Originally a rebadged Alto/A-Star city car for some markets, the Celerio was made as a global nameplate and a standalone model replacing the A-Star in 2014. Suzuki unveiled the second-generation Celerio at the Auto Expo 2014 in India,{{cite web|url=http://www.carwale.com/news/12302-maruti-suzuki-launches-the-celerio-for-rs-390-lakh-at-the-auto-expo-2014.html| title=Maruti Suzuki launches the Celerio for Rs 3.90 lakh at the Auto Expo 2014 | author=CarWale Team | date=6 February 2014 | publisher=Carwale.com | accessdate=6 February 2014}} after being previewed as the A:Wind concept model at the Thailand International Motor Expo in November 2013.{{Cite web|url=http://www.globalsuzuki.com/globalnews/2013/1128.html|title = Global News News.2013 | Global Suzuki}}{{Cite web|url=http://www.globalsuzuki.com/globalnews/2014/0325.html|title = Global News News.2014 | Global Suzuki}} The third-generation model was unveiled in November 2021.{{Cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/business/companies/maruti-suzuki-india-launches-all-new-celerio-starting-at-rs-4-99-lakh-7616395/|title = Maruti Suzuki launches all-new Celerio in India; Price starts at Rs 4.99 lakh|date = 10 November 2021}} In 2023, the third-generation model was also marketed by Toyota in African markets as the Toyota Vitz.

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{{anchor|first|1}} First generation (2008)

File:Suzuki Celerio 1.0 GA 2013 (9453593931).jpg

Prior to being developed as a standalone model from the second generation onwards, the "Celerio" nameplate was first used for the rebadged Alto/A-Star in some markets between 2008 and 2013.

{{anchor|second|2}} Second generation (FE; 2014)

{{Infobox automobile

| name = Second generation (FE)

| image = Suzuki Celerio 1.0 Club – Frontansicht, 26. Juli 2015, Düsseldorf.jpg

| caption = 2015 Suzuki Celerio 1.0 Club (Germany)

| aka = Suzuki Cultus (Pakistan)

| production = 2014–2021 (India)
2017–present (Pakistan)
2014–present (Thailand)

| assembly = India: Manesar (Maruti Suzuki)
Thailand: Rayong (Suzuki Thailand)
Pakistan: Karachi (Pak Suzuki Motors)

| designer =

| related =

| engine = {{ubl

| Petrol:

| 996 cc K10B/K-Next I3

| 996 cc K10C-Dual Jet PVT I3

| Diesel:

| 793 cc E08A turbo I2

}}

| transmission = {{unbulleted list | 5-speed manual | 5-speed AGS automated manual | CVT}}

| wheelbase = {{convert|2425|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}{{Cite web |url=http://www.suzuki.fr/media/pdf/catalogue/celerio.pdf |title=Archived copy |access-date=28 March 2016 |archive-date=15 December 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171215171539/http://www.suzuki.fr/media/pdf/catalogue/celerio.pdf |url-status=dead }}

| length = {{convert|3600|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}

| width = {{convert|1600|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}

| height = {{convert|1540|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}

| weight = {{convert|785|kg|lb|abbr=on}}

}}

The second-generation Celerio was launched in India as a standalone model with six variants.{{cite web|title=Maruti Suzuki Celerio|url=http://overdrive.in/car-variants/maruti-suzuki-celerio-2014/|publisher=Overdrive|accessdate=11 March 2014}} The diesel version of Celerio was introduced in the second quarter of 2015. The hatchback is currently available in petrol and CNG fuel options.{{cite web|title= Maruti Suzuki Celerio Diesel to hit the Indian market|url=http://www.cartrade.com/car-bike-news/diesel-celerio-to-hit-the-indian-market-very-soon-127169.html|publisher=CarTrade|accessdate=2 February 2015}} The Celerio X is a premium variant of Celerio with a sportier look, equipped with AGS technology, Striking X graphic and grille design.

The petrol engine is a Suzuki K-series K10B latest revision called K-Next (not same as Wagon R K10B, because Wagon R has compression ratio of 10:1 while Celerio/Cultus has 11:1).{{Cite web |url=http://www.motorbeam.com/cars/maruti-celerio/suzuki-celerio-makes-european-debut-at-2014-geneva-motor-show/ |title=Suzuki Celerio Makes European Debut at 2014 Geneva Motor Show | MotorBeam – Indian Car Bike News & Reviews |access-date=11 May 2014 |archive-date=12 May 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140512074552/http://www.motorbeam.com/cars/maruti-celerio/suzuki-celerio-makes-european-debut-at-2014-geneva-motor-show/ |url-status=dead }}{{cite web|title=Maruti Suzuki Celerio - India's First Auto Gear Shift car with EZ Drive Technology|url=http://www.marutisuzuki.com/celerio/ez-technology.html|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://archive.today/20140511032622/http://www.marutisuzuki.com/celerio/ez-technology.html|archive-date=11 May 2014|access-date=2014-05-11|df=dmy-all}} The gearbox is basically a manual transmission with a transmission control unit (TCU) that actuates the hydraulics to shift the gears.{{cite news|title=How does Maruti Celerio's Auto gearbox work?|url=http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/features/smartbuy/automobiles/how-does-maruti-celerios-auto-gearbox-work/article5635511.ece|accessdate=1 February 2014}}

It was launched on the European market in the second half of 2014, having its European premiere at the Geneva Motor Show in March 2014.{{Cite web|url=http://www.globalsuzuki.com/globalnews/2014/0304.html|title = Global News News.2014 | Global Suzuki}} However, the British, Irish, Australian and New Zealand market (ceased being built for UK/IE market in 2019, 2021 for Australasia) were produced in the Suzuki's Rayong manufacturing plant in Thailand. The Australasian market model lacked a fifth seatbelt.

The Pakistani version of the Celerio, using the Cultus nameplate, was launched in 2017 after the previous generation of the facelifted Suzuki Cultus was discontinued due to poor sales and an outdated exterior. Pak Suzuki Motors had launched the rebadged Celerio in three variants: VXR, VXL, and VXL AGS. While the VXR variant lacked airbags, power mirrors, ABS, and fog lights, both the VXR and VXL variants were offered with a 5-speed manual transmission, while the VXL AGS variant was offered with a 5-speed automatic gearbox. Later in 2020, Sat-Nav was also available on VXL models. This was also the first Pakistani car that had AGS technology.

The Pakistani variant of the Celerio was offered under the original name by Maruti Suzuki in India and Suzuki Motor Thailand in Rayong Province Thailand. The Celerio replaces the A-Star and Zen Estilo.{{cite news |url=http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2014-02-07/news/47090862_1_mayank-pareek-maruti-suzuki-automatic-cars |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140208065250/http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2014-02-07/news/47090862_1_mayank-pareek-maruti-suzuki-automatic-cars |url-status=dead |archive-date=8 February 2014 |title=Auto Expo 2014: Maruti Celerio hatchback launched at a starting price of Rs 3.90 lakh |author=Chauhan, Chanchal Pal |newspaper=The Economic Times |date=2014-02-07 |accessdate=2014-02-28}}{{cite news |url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/slideshows/auto/maruti-celerio-competition-check/slideshow/30382419.cms |title=Maruti Celerio: Competition Check |author=Mohan, Anand |newspaper=The Economic Times |date=2014-02-14 |accessdate=2014-02-28}}

2017 Suzuki Celerio SZ4 Automatic 1.0 Rear.jpg|2017 Suzuki Celerio SZ4 (UK)

2020 Suzuki Celerio 1.0 CVT blue interior view in Brunei.jpg|Interior

=Safety=

The India version of the Celerio was awarded zero stars by the Global NCAP after a test conducted in May 2016 (similar to Latin NCAP 2013).{{cite web |url=http://www.globalncap.org/zero-stars-for-all-cars-in-latest-global-ncap-crash-tests/ |title=Zero Stars For All Cars In Latest Global NCAP Crash Tests |publisher=Global NCAP |date=2016-05-17 |accessdate=2018-03-29}}{{Cite web |url=http://www.globalncap.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/2016-Suzuki-Maruti-Celerio-NO-Airbags.pdf |title=Archived copy |access-date=22 August 2016 |archive-date=27 May 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160527211635/http://www.globalncap.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/2016-Suzuki-Maruti-Celerio-NO-Airbags.pdf |url-status=dead }} The basic version of the Celerio in India and Pakistan does not include airbags nor ABS and the body shell of the vehicle was rated by the Global NCAP as "unstable".{{Cite web|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/autos/celerio-kwid-scorpio-among-indian-cars-failing-global-ncap-crash-test/story-ducPx4HXlj3vpNFJXfGErI.html|title=Celerio, Kwid, Scorpio among Indian cars scoring zero in safety test|date=2016-05-17|access-date=2016-08-22}}

Latin NCAP awarded the Indian-made Latin American version with 2 airbags 4 stars in 2013.{{Cite web|url=https://www.latinncap.com/en/result/34/suzuki-celerio-+-2-airbags|title=Official results of the Suzuki Celerio + 2 Airbags 2013|website=LATIN NCAP - PARA AUTOS MAS SEGUROS}}

The European Suzuki Celerio scored 3 of 5 stars when tested by Euro NCAP in 2014 (similar to Latin NCAP 2020) and 4 of 5 by ANCAP in 2015.{{cite web|title=Euro NCAP safety test, Suzuki Celerio|url=http://preview.thenewsmarket.com/Previews/NCAP/DocumentAssets/351293.pdf|publisher=Euro NCAP|accessdate=23 July 2015}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.ancap.com.au/safety-ratings/suzuki/celerio/564458|title=Suzuki Celerio (2015 – Sep 2021) Crash Test Results | ANCAP|website=www.ancap.com.au}} ANCAP and Euro NCAP received criticism claiming they underscored the Celerio relative to other cars that had fewer airbags or performed worse in crash tests.{{Cite web|url=https://www.carsguide.com.au/car-news/ancap-confuses-with-renault-captur-and-suzuki-celerio-safety-ratings-30920|title=ANCAP confuses with Renault Captur and Suzuki Celerio safety ratings|website=CarsGuide}}

=Diesel=

Maruti Suzuki introduced its all new 793 cc diesel engine in the Celerio on 3 June 2015, at a price of INR 4.65 lacs. The Celerio DDiS125 is powered by Suzuki’s first indigenously developed two-cylinder motor which delivers {{cvt|50|PS|hp kW|0|disp=flip}} of max power and 125 Nm of peak torque. It also promises to deliver a segment best mileage of {{cvt|27.62|km/L|L/100km|1|disp=flip}}.

Externally, the Celerio diesel is identical to its petrol version.{{cite web|url=http://www.cardekho.com/india-car-news/maruti-suzuki-launches-celerio-diesel-from-inr-465-lac-15996.htm| title=Maruti Suzuki Celerio Diesel Launched| first = Akshit | last = Juneja | publisher=CarDekho.com | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20170820033048/https://www.cardekho.com/india-car-news/maruti-suzuki-launches-celerio-diesel-from-inr-465-lac-15996.htm | archivedate = 2017-08-20 | date = 2015-06-06 }} The Celerio diesel variant was discontinued in February 2017.{{cite web|url=https://auto.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/passenger-vehicle/cars/diesel-variants-of-maruti-suzuki-celerio-discontinued/56979821| title=Diesel variants of Maruti Suzuki Celerio discontinued| first =Ronak | last = Shah | publisher=ET Auto | accessdate=30 October 2017}}

{{anchor|third|3}} Third generation (2021)

{{Infobox automobile

| name = Third generation

| image = 2021 Maruti Suzuki Celerio ZXi (India) front view 01.png

| caption = 2021 Maruti Suzuki Celerio ZXi+ (India)

| aka = Toyota Vitz (Southern Africa)

| production = 2021–present

| assembly = India: Manesar (Maruti Suzuki)

| designer = Takashi Maeda{{Cite web |title=JP, 1687747, S |url=https://www.j-platpat.inpit.go.jp/?uri=/c1800/DE/JP-2020-026057/2D80E284E342BC73AC6E79255A0253A73F2D333D388487D22F019EFBA881A073/30/en |access-date=2022-05-08 |website=Japan Platform for Patent Information}}

| platform = Suzuki HEARTECT platform

| related = {{unbulleted list

| Maruti Suzuki Wagon R (third generation)

| Suzuki Ignis (second generation)

}}

| engine = {{unbulleted list

| Petrol:

| 998 cc K10C Dualjet I3 VVT

}}

| transmission = {{unbulleted list

| 5-speed "AGS" AMT

| 5-speed manual

}}

| wheelbase = {{convert|2435|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}

| length = {{convert|3695|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}

| width = {{convert|1655|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}

| height = {{convert|1555|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}

| weight = {{convert|800|–|825|kg|lb|abbr=on}}

| predecessor = Toyota Agya (Vitz, South Africa){{Cite web |last=Merwe |first=Jaco Van Der |date=2023-01-27 |title=Starting with the Vitz, Toyota plans to give SA cheaper cars |url=https://www.citizen.co.za/motoring/toyota-vitz-joins-affordable-cars-offensive/ |access-date=2023-02-02 |website=The Citizen |language=en}}

}}

The third-generation Celerio was unveiled in India on 10 November 2021.{{cite press release|url=https://www.globalsuzuki.com/globalnews/2021/1110.html|title=Suzuki Unveils the All-New Celerio in India|date=10 November 2021|work=Global Suzuki}}{{Cite web|last=Shah|first=Pradeep|date=2021-11-10|title=2021 Maruti Suzuki Celerio India Launch Highlights: India's most fuel-efficient car priced at Rs 4.99 lakh|url=https://www.financialexpress.com/auto/car-news/2021-maruti-suzuki-celerio-india-launch-live-updates-indias-most-fuel-efficient-car-engine-specs-features-variants-expected-price-bookings/2366043/|access-date=2021-11-10|website=The Financial Express|language=en-US}} The car is built on lightweight HEARTECT platform that also underpins Wagon R and Ignis. It is powered with a 1.0-liter K10C Dualjet engine which is a reworked K10B engine with dual fuel injectors per cylinder (Dual VVT) and several other modifications.

In January 2023, the third-generation Celerio was introduced in South Africa and some other RHD Southern Africa markets under the Toyota brand as the Toyota Vitz. Reusing the nameplate from the older Japanese market Yaris, the Vitz replaced the Agya as Toyota's entry level, A-segment car in the country.

File:2021 Maruti Suzuki Celerio ZXi (India) rear view.png|Rear view

Sales

class=wikitable style="text-align: right;"
Year !India ! Thailand
2014 \|67,616 \| 1,862{{cite web \|url=http://www.headlightmag.com/salesreport_total2014/ \|title=Thailand cars sales report 2014 \|work=HeadlightMag.com \|date=February 2015 \|location=Thailand \|access-date=24 Oct 2018}}
2015 \|82,961 \| 2,487{{cite web \|url=http://www.headlightmag.com/salesreport_total2015/ \|title=Thailand cars sales report 2015 \|work=HeadlightMag.com \|date=10 June 2016 \|location=Thailand \|access-date=24 Oct 2018}}
2016 \|90,481 \| 1,187{{cite web \|url=http://www.headlightmag.com/sales-report-december-2016/ \|title=Thailand cars sales report 2016 \|work=HeadlightMag.com \|date=26 January 2017 \|location=Thailand \|access-date=24 Oct 2018}}
2017 \|100,860 \| 922{{cite web \|url=http://www.headlightmag.com/sales-report-december-2017/ \|title=Thailand cars sales report 2017 \|work=HeadlightMag.com \|date=29 January 2018 \|location=Thailand \|access-date=24 Oct 2018}}
2018 \|100,957 \|
2019 \|82,961 \|
2020 \| \|4,351{{Cite web\|date=2020-02-12\|title=Sales Report ยอดขายรถยนต์ กลุ่มรถ SubCompact Hatchback (ECO / B-SEG) : เดือน มกราคม – ธันวาคม 2020\|url=https://www.headlightmag.com/sales-report-subcompact-hatchback-2020/\|access-date=2021-02-05\|website=HeadLight Magazine\|language=th-TH}}

class=wikitable style="text-align: right;"

Year

!India

! Thailand

2014

|67,616

| 1,862{{cite web |url=http://www.headlightmag.com/salesreport_total2014/ |title=Thailand cars sales report 2014 |work=HeadlightMag.com |date=February 2015 |location=Thailand |access-date=24 Oct 2018}}

2015

|82,961

| 2,487{{cite web |url=http://www.headlightmag.com/salesreport_total2015/ |title=Thailand cars sales report 2015 |work=HeadlightMag.com |date=10 June 2016 |location=Thailand |access-date=24 Oct 2018}}

2016

|90,481

| 1,187{{cite web |url=http://www.headlightmag.com/sales-report-december-2016/ |title=Thailand cars sales report 2016 |work=HeadlightMag.com |date=26 January 2017 |location=Thailand |access-date=24 Oct 2018}}

2017

|100,860

| 922{{cite web |url=http://www.headlightmag.com/sales-report-december-2017/ |title=Thailand cars sales report 2017 |work=HeadlightMag.com |date=29 January 2018 |location=Thailand |access-date=24 Oct 2018}}

2018

|100,957

2019

|82,961

2020

|4,351{{Cite web|date=2020-02-12|title=Sales Report ยอดขายรถยนต์ กลุ่มรถ SubCompact Hatchback (ECO / B-SEG) : เดือน มกราคม – ธันวาคม 2020|url=https://www.headlightmag.com/sales-report-subcompact-hatchback-2020/|access-date=2021-02-05|website=HeadLight Magazine|language=th-TH}}

References

External links

{{Commons category-inline|Suzuki Celerio}}
{{Official website|http://www.globalsuzuki.com/automobile/lineup/celerio/index.html}}

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