Suzuki Celerio Overview

Suzuki Celerio Launch

The Suzuki Celerio was formally introduced in the Philippines on August 5, 2015. It came with the 1.0-liter K10B from the previous generation. The engine makes 67 hp and 90 Nm of torque. It can either be had with a CVT or a manual transmission. It's also launched with only one trim level and comes standard with a 7-inch touchscreen display with offline navigation.

Suzuki Celerio Chassis, Platform & Powertrain

The Suzuki Celerio comes with the K10B a 1.0-liter 3-cylinder naturally aspirated engine that produces 67 hp and 90 Nm of torque. Power is sent exclusively to the front wheels.

The subcompact hatchback rides on McPherson suspension up front and torsion beam at the rear. Stopping power comes from ventilated discs for the front brakes and leading and trailing drums for the rear. It comes with electric-assisted power steering and 14-inch alloy wheels.

Suzuki Celerio Driving Performance

The Suzuki Celerio drives like a go-kart, this is in thanks to its lightweight construction. Despite having a small displacement and sub-100-hp engine the vehicle still performs. There is enough torque to go around and bring the vehicle up to speed even with passengers. The CVT variant provides optimum torque with every press of the gas pedal.

For handling, the vehicle can be on the numb side. The steering feel can also be on the dull side. But overall, the vehicle will tend to corner flat thanks to its stiff suspension, an added bonus for those who like to go through winding roads.

Suzuki Celerio Technology Features

On the inside, the Suzuki Celerio comes with a 7-inch touchscreen with Bluetooth and iPod connectivity. It also gets you offline navigation. A single climate control zone is the only available option for the hatchback. It also comes with keyless entry for added convenience.

Suzuki Celerio Exterior

The current-generation Suzuki Celerio features a more mature looking exterior design. The headlights and grille now work together to form a cohesive unit for the front fascia. It gives the vehicle a sportier-looking front end. The size has also improved, it now features an extra 100mm in length and 70mm in width compared to its older variant. Lighting comes from multi-reflector halogen headlights. The rear also gets the halogen treatment.

The Celerio comes in six color options: Pearl White Snow, Metalic Star Silver, Metal Mineral Gray, Pearl Super Black, Pearl Ablaze Red 3, and finally, Prime Cerulean Blue 2.

Suzuki Celerio Interior

On the inside of the Suzuki Celerio, you are greeted by a black interior with silver accents. The seat material is fabric and carries the black theme of the interior. In the middle of the dash is a 7-inch touchscreen. The gauges are analog and come with a tachometer, information display integrated into the gauge cluster. It also comes with a fuel consumption gauge with instantaneous and average fuel consumption functions. It also comes with an expandable cargo capacity of 254 liters.

Suzuki Celerio Safety

The Suzuki Celerio comes with ABS and dual airbags as its main safety features. It also comes with a reverse sensor, childproof door locks, immobilizer, defogger, and side-impact beams.

Suzuki Celerio Pros and Cons

What you might like about the vehicle is its fun driving dynamics similar to that of a go-kart. It also features a fuel-efficient engine. For its size, it features a relatively roomy rear cabin.

What you might not like is the handling of the vehicle that needs a little more refinement. Its lighting features also need to be updated as more and more vehicles are shifting to projectors and LED lighting. It's NVH also needs improvement.