மாருதி சுஸுகி செலிரியோ [2014-2017] யூசர் ரிவ்யுஸ்

Major Areas for Conceptual Design improvement

A new Maruti Celerio - VXi AT owner, I could identify two major technical area for improvement in conceptual design:

Ride Quality & Handling

1. The position of (D)rive mode and (R)everse mode in all AMT cars from Maruti Suzuki is conceputally incorrect as per common convention. The forward (D)rive mode [and even the mannual (+)ve Gear shift] should ideally be set in forward direction; whereas the (R)everse mode [and even the mannual (-)ve Gear shift] should ideally be set in backward direction as available in almost all the mannual transmission vehicles. This makes more logical sense to help user 

 At present, the driver is bound to make a CONSIOUS decision to pull the lever backward in order to move forward and push the lever forward to set the vehicle in reverse mode. This becomes even hazardous for an old-age senior citizen on the driving seat who finds it hard to move away from the lifetime convention for forward and reverse gear shifts.

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort)

2. The power windows cease to operate as we switch the ignition off, while other battery operated equipments like 12V socket or stereo still continue to operate at this first steering unlock mode. In order to opperate the power windows, one needs to switch on to the Ignition ON mode. To me, this really feels like a non-sense after I stop my car and prepare to get off.

No Airbag, USB charging port and Bluetooth Audio which seem to be essentials in mid-range model.

Exterior

Exterior is quite okay but I feel it should have come with fog lamps at this cost.

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox

Having driven less than 1000 kms so far, it might be too early to comment on the performance but I did not get any better millage than 12.2 kms /litre within city and 16.7 kms/litre based on the information displayed on instrument panel.

Another Celerio ZXi (Mannual) Car User contested to my above finding stating that it is apparently no more than 10 Kms in reality. 

Final Words

Watchout for some unethical Maruti dealers. I had a pretty bad experience with my purchase in Delhi NCR - while booking, on cheque payment acceptance and most important a poor delivery of car with dents, low initial fuel than recomended and screws coming off within hours after delivery.

Personally, I did not find Celerio VXi AMT as appropriate RoI. I would suggest considering Renault Kwid with much better sepcification which could be more value add for less investment. 

 

 

AMTA Conceptual Design fault, Poor Millage, Low Interior

Exterior

 Exterior is well designed, stylish.

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort)

 Interior space is excellent. Even with front seats fully back, there is enough space in the rear seats. Excellent suspension. Also the boot space is huge. Rear seats fold forward for extra boot space.

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox

 Gears dont shift at the right time, especially from 1st to 2nd and 2nd to 3rd gear, resulting in over-revving and excess fuel consumption. I prefer switching to manual mode to save fuel.

My average reading is 13.5Km/l. I have driven only in city with ac on 1-2.

I expected it to be atleast 15km/l, since company claims 23km/l.

Ride Quality & Handling

 Riding this car in the city is very easy, no worries of shifting gears while in traffic.

Always had a smooth ride. Handles very well on sharp turns, even at speeds of around 40-50km/h.

Final Words

 Overall, it's a perfect car to ride in city traffic.

Areas of improvement  

 Mileage

 

Automatic transmissionMileage

Exterior

 Front view is good and aggresive, side view is also good.

very ugly looking rear view, Bumper styling is not good.

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort)

 Good interior with this segment, happy to see no. of premium vehicle features like electronic mirror, rear wiper, desecent dual theme dashboard, good Ac performance.

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox

 Engine vibration quite high, specialy during highway running at 80-100kmph.

pickup is average, good city performance

Ride Quality & Handling

Not happy due to high vibration, handling is good and well control.

Final Words

 Good for city, if you have highway running on weekends, then don't go for this car.

Areas of improvement  

Exterior

 Front view is good and aggresive, side view is also good.

very ugly looking rear view, Bumper styling is not good.

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort)

 Good interior with this segment, happy to see no. of premium vehicle features like electronic mirror, rear wiper, desecent dual theme dashboard,

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox

 Engine vibration quite high, specialy during highway running at 80-100kmph.

pickup is average, good city performance

Ride Quality & Handling

Not happy due to high vibration, handling is good and well control.

Final Words

 Good for city, if you have highway running on weekends, then don't go for this car.

Areas of improvement  

 Vibration is quite high during high way running at spped 80-100, Diver and co-driver seat, rear view of vehicle is not upto the mark, even K10 rear view looks good as compare to celerio. glove box is average quality locking is not proper open during bumpy ride with approx 1Kg load.Suspension is works average if you drive alone.

 

Fuel economy and inbuilt features like airbag and music system at very low costVibration and seat comfort

Exterior The car does have a unique character of its own. But designing could have been improved, which would have made the character of this car come out more. Front of the car looks better than the rear. The tail lights can be improved some what I feel.

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) Space and comfort is decent. I like to have my coffee while driving, and there are enough cupholders provided for this purpose. Storage space also is decent. Would have like some additonal features in the VXI Auto model, like E OVRM, rear wiper and defogger. That would have probably taken the cost of the car to 5.5 to 5.7 lac on road. But i still feel, these should be given as optional features.

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox Engine performace is decent. This is my first auto car, so i was skeptical, but was pleasently surprised by the performance. The auto geaar shift is excellent. One who has never driven an auto car, will take some time to get used to the auto transmission. But once you get comfortable, you will really start enjoying this. I drive every day form Delhi to Noida covering around 70 kms every day in hte Delhi traffic hours, and trust me the auto shift has really made my life so much easy.

Also, the car has a fairly good fuel economy. It gave me an average of around 16.5 in einters, with teh AC off and with AC, the avg is around 15.5.

There are indicators which tell, how much more distance can the car travel with the fuel that is there in the tank.

Ride Quality & Handling The car has a decent suspension and can handle the bumps and the pot holes pretty well. In terms of handing, I can easily maneouvre the car in traffic and in congested areas.

Final Words Overall a good car for anyone looking for an entry level auto transmission.

Its a very good car for people who like to sit a bit high and dont like the cars which have a sunken feeling. Good for people in 50's. While im still 31 and the car is for me as well :)

Areas of improvement At low speeds, when the car is in 1st gear, sometime i have experienced some jerks. Had taken the car to the workshop, but the problem did not occur in front of them, so they could not do anything about it.

Should give Optional EOVRMS, rear viper and defogger.

Auto Gear shift works well. good fuel economy.Exterior styling can be improved slightly. Should give some more optional features in the VXI Auto

Exterior Front look is Very good and Maruthi should change the Back Look

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) Spacious & Very Comfort. 5 members can sit very Easily and Leg room is Very good.

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox Engine is Very Smooth and very rare cases you feel Vibration in Engine. I am done with the 1st serviceing, Im city iam getting 15-17 based on the Traffic Conditions and iam very happy with the mileage in Highway, its giving 20-21. i drove 2600 km, in instrumental cluster it is showing avg mileage has given is 16.7 till today(Mixing of City & Highway). Gearbax is very smooth in AMT.

Ride Quality & Handling Ride quality is Very Smooth, I am literally enjoying my ride. AMT is really really Very Easy to drive. everybody can enjoy the Ride in Traffic. Coeming to handling, what i feel is upto 100 speed i can handle but over the 100 it is bit unpredictable. 

Final Words Overall Celerio AMT is the Great release from Maruthi, they have designed this car for the Middle class people who concerned about Mileage and Maintanance. 

Areas of improvement Back shape of the Car is not good and it looks like Alto, maruthi should redisgn it.

Comfort & MileageBack Look & Interior Cheap Plastic

Exterior : Stylish

 

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort):  good and spacious

 

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox: Unsatisfactory

 

Ride Quality & Handling :  very delicate, but smooth and comfortable in long drives

 

Final Words:  Due to pwer brakes,  I found it very dangerous to drive on a slopy hill. Once the engine went off without my knowlege. I put the brake once to to keep distance from the front vehicle. Then the brake pedal got jammed. I had to slam to vehicle to a road devider to save an accident. 

The Engine power is very week, even if i have to cross a speed breaker, i need to lift the car in 1st gear only. Have not idea how it works while driving Ghat areas, though the long drives are smooth and pleasant

Bought the car in persuance of the assured mileage of 23 km. It doesnot even give the expected mileage of 18k.m.

 

Areas of improvement : Brake, Fuel Economy and Engine Power

 

 

Good style and smooth runningDangerous braking system. If Engine goes off on a downhill, can't slam brakes. Engine power is week.

Exterior: the hatch back style gives a styling perfect look and the colors are nice too. 

 

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort): Excellent space and good features. Its very comfortable to drive. the sound system with the speakers are also nice and good. 

 

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox: While driving uphill, shifting gears from the 2nd to 1st is very tough. its hard and doesnot easily get into place. It strucks hard to get into 1st gear and most time it sound like as if its been hit on a stone. but there is no problem while driving on plains. rest everything fine. 

 

Ride Quality & Handling: the ride quality and handling of the car is goo as well. its easy to handle and provides good quality too. 

 

Final Words: the car could be in  excellent star if the gear shift from 2 to 1 is made smoother and easier. otherwise there is no complaint and will sound everything perfect.  

 

Areas of improvement : gears need to be looked upon

 

 

style, space and fuel economygear which is hard while shifting from 2 to 1

Exterior

 More youthfulness can be brought here.  Car looking dull compare to others. VXI model door handle also could have been the same colour.

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort)

 All is good. Multiple trip meter, ample space for seating & storage are really good. Aircondition could have been better. Seat belt, seat can be more comfort. Eco lamp could have brought in.

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox

 Excellent. Very good pick up. Very good response as far fuel .  I have been driving now 700 kilometers in Chennai City.  I am getting close 14 / litre. Gear box (AGS ) is extremely responsive.   Slight shakness is there especially when we wait in the signal

Ride Quality & Handling

 Awesome. Very easy & comfortable in handling the car.  A pillar is little non visibile.

Final Words

 Good Car.  Value for Money.  So far the service of the dealer also good..

Areas of improvement  

 Aircondition, more youthfull appearance, Eco lamp for city riders/new comers..

 

Decent aerodynamic, multiple trip, smooth Auto Gear Shift, Good brake.From outside looking old car, Eco lamp could have been there, Aircondition effect low only..

Exterior

 The shape elegant and the colours are lovely

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort)

 Spaces are adequate and comfortable, good stereo and other features

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox

 Engine performance is not good at all especially on hill-roads but it makes up very well with fuel economy. The Gear has a problemit hard to shift back to 1 from 2 and it doesnt get into when shofted to 3 either from 4 or 2.

Ride Quality & Handling

It makes a good ride though.

Final Words

 Clerio is good looking, fuel effeicient but it looks like a half baked cake with gear problems, untimely screeching brakes, and low quality (arms, bush and string rods (which i got changed), which together lead to a crashing sound when the car moves over speed breakers).

Areas of improvement  

 The arms, bush, string rod,brakes should have been of a better quality. The brake pads start screeching when not even 1 year old (within 10000 km milleage), need improvement. The connecting rubber hose pipe leading to the tank should have been a steel and strong. This makes stealing fuel easy( i lost my fuel a couple of time).

 

Good fuel economy, good style, elegant bodyHard gears, bad breaks, bad wheel arms, bushes and string rods