It may spoil you

Exterior

Celerio looks good specially from the front. The front grille has given this car a lot of character, probably the best part of celerio exterior. Looks tall and comfortable. Overall it is not a car which will be a head turner but will easily gel in. Post fitting of accessories like mud flaps and bumper guards Celerio really looks an upmarket product.

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort)

One can be easily surprised with the kind of space Celerio has inside. Getting in and out of the car is very comfortable. Maruti has thrown in some convinient storage spaces inside for your tits and bits as well. The plastic could have been a little better in quality but you won't complain considering the price. The features are something you would expect from a car in this segment. The only thing which is missing probably is the music system in VXI model. They even don't have fitted wires for installing the speakers.

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox

Basically, Celerio is made for someone who is stuck in bumper to bumper traffic in a city. Don't expect a lot of power in the engine. It's all comfort. It may however, surprise you once in a while when you challenge it by pressing against the throttle. But the real USP of Celerio is its comfortable ride and the Auto gearbox which is very responsive and quite predictable. One just needs to get used to the car and the car needs to get used to the driver. As far as the fuel economy is concerned, the new car is giving around 14 kmpl, but i have been told by the dealer that it would increase after the first service.

Ride Quality & Handling

Very nice. I was able to whiz pass some of the vehicles in the traffic with ease. the pick-up is good. The only drawback which I can think of is managing to reverse the car which I feel will take a little time for Celerio owners to get used to, since the car starts moving the moment you remove your foot from the break. 

Final Words

Overall a great car which will definitely spoil you. You may not want to drive a manual geared car after you have driven Celerio. I bought this car for my wife, but haven't handed over to her yet :)

Areas of improvement  

ZXi should have Auto gearshift as well. Maruti could have atleast given stearing controls in LXi which would work after the owners install a stereo

 

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