Celerio A Sesible Choice

Exterior  Exterior styling is just about good, they wont stand a chance in any beauty contest for sure! the fits and fixtures like the bumper both front and rear are just a piece of plastic. I dont think will withstand any impact. So pls drive carefully!  

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) The car looked smaller than Tiago or rather it is smaller than Tiago but when I stepped in,I realised the kind of space that designers of this vehicle have created. Its just right for the Indian Customers.  I finally had to fall for this Japanese design!! Other features like dual tone dash, the meter console, the information system is quite good. The rear seats could have been designed a little better. That is just a bench type. Again the boot space for that kind of vehicle is quite good.

Note The designs of LXI and VXI is probably  different. I bought the LXI version and later on wanted to fit a central lock, the dealer refused to install saying the door design of lxi is different hence the lock cannot be put in.

If you are planning to buy a gear lock, go for the U shaped lock from Guardian (Autocop). The Pin type is not recomended.

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox Silent engine, cannot comment on the fue economy though. It is probably not more than 12kmpl at the moment given that I usually have to drive through heavy traffic with AC on. Dint get much of a chance to drive in 5th gear yet :(

Ride Quality & Handling Excellent.

Final Words I fell for this vehicle after doing much comparison with many other brands and model specially the Tiago.  If you are looking for a petrol vehicle, I will recommend Celerio. For diesel you should be looking at Tiago. Also Celerio looks much more functional when you keep your family in mind, optimum boot space, rear leg space, front space, most of all, its not boxy :P The weight in comparison to Wagon R is also quite less which will probably make the power to weight ratio a little better.

Areas of improvement The black handle at the back to open the hatch looks irritating. It should be right under the front seat with the petrol tank open lever or atleast somewhat like Hyundai where you have to pull the logo to open the hatch.

Interior styling, dual dash, front and rear space.Gear is bit notchy, design difference in its variants.