Maruti Suzuki Celerio originally launched the Celerio in India back in 2014, but the entry-level hatchback has only been updated once since then, with a mid-life facelift. Celerio’s rivals are miles ahead of the car as far as equipment and technology are concerned, but spy pictures reveal that Maruti Suzuki is working on the second-generation version of the hatch.
Internally codenamed YNC, the next-gen Maruti Suzuki Celerio was expected to be launched next month. However, the launch will likely be postponed for 2-3 months due to an ongoing health crisis. It should be noted that the Japanese carmaker is yet to confirm the arrival of the second-gen Celerio along with its launch timeline.
The new Celerio is expected to be based on the fifth-generation version of Maruti’s lightweight Heartect platform. Talking about its design, the next-gen Celerio is expected to grow in size, which will result in more space inside the cabin as compared to the outgoing model.
Spy shots suggest that the new-gen Celerio will feature an all-new design which will make the car look fresh, unlike the dated styling of the current-gen model. This will include new headlamps, tail lamps, restyled bumpers, a redesigned front grille, new wheels and more.
Powering the new-gen Celerio will likely be the same 1.0-litre three-cylinder K10B naturally aspirated petrol engine that is offered with the current-gen model. This engine puts out 68 PS of maximum power, along with 90 Nm of peak torque. Also on offer this time around could be Maruti Suzuki’s 1.2-litre four-cylinder petrol engine, which is rated at 83 PS/113 Nm.
On the feature front, next-gen Celerio is expected to be offered with the latest version of Maruti Suzuki’s Smartplay Studio touchscreen infotainment system (7-inch unit) integrated with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity, steering-mounted audio controls, seat height-adjust for driver’s seat, electrically adjustable ORVMs, power windows for all four doors, and more.
The next-gen Celerio could be priced from around 4.7 lakh (ex-showroom) onwards, and it will retain its rivalry with the likes of Hyundai Santro, Tata Tiago, Renault Kwid, among other entry-level hatchbacks.
