Maruti updated the Celerio and Celerio X models with mandatory safety features to meet the Bharat New Vehicle Safety Assessment Program (BNVSAP)
Maruti Suzuki Celerio is one of the best selling models of the company in India. The hatchback already comes with safety features like driver side airbag, ABS along with seat belt alert as part of the standard package. Now the company has updated the model to meet the Bharat New Vehicle Safety Assessment Program (BNVSAP) regulations.
The Celerio gets features like dual airbags, ABS, driver and passenger seat belt alert with pre-tensioners and force limiters, rear parking sensors, central locking, speed alert system, ventilated front disc, pedestrian protection system, immobilizer, child-proof rear door locks, headlight levelling, rear window wash and wiper.
Maruti Suzuki is offering these updated features on both Celerio and Celerio X models. 2019 Celerio with all the additional features starts at Rs. 4.31 lakh and Rs. 4.81 lakh (both prices, Ex-Showroom) for the Celerio X model. The company has already commenced works on the next generation of Celerio as the current model won’t be able to meet the upcoming crash test norms.
The new Celerio is expected to be based on the Heartect platform and it already underpins many models like the new Baleno, Swift, Wagon R and Ignis. The design of the new model will be different but the overall shape will be retained. The interior is going to be new with a modern design theme and it will be packed with lots of features.
The next-generation Celerio likely to get the new touch screen infotainment system which debuted with Wagon R as it comes with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay and much more. Maruti is expected to increase dimensions of new Celerio as the current model measures 3695 mm length, 1600 mm width, 1560 height and 2425 mm wheelbase.
Maruti is currently offering the Celerio with one engine option as the 1.0 L K-Series petrol engine produces 67 PS of power at 6,000 rpm and 90 Nm of torque at 3,500 rpm. This engine is mated to a 5-speed manual and AMT gearbox options. The new model might also come with a powerful 1.2 L engine from Swift and the launch could take place late next year.