As confirmed by recent spy shots, the Maruti Celerio is close to get a generational upgrade soon. we’ve now got our hands on some more spy shots of the outside and a primary peek at the inside of the second-gen Celerio.
Since the new Celerio is probably going to be supported an equivalent Heartect platform because the Wagon R, it appears to possess grown dimension-wise, including a extended wheelbase, leading to a spacious cabin. The spied model seems to be a base-spec LXi variant given the absence of wheel caps, rear wiper, and steering-mounted audio controls. Inside, most of the dashboard is roofed up but you’ll spot two cup holders, non-adjustable rear headrests, a 12V charging socket, and centrally-mounted front power window switches. The instrument cluster draws similarities with the present model. We also expect the new Celerio to be offered with Maruti’s latest 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay as offered from the Alto onwards, with central AC vents now flanking the centre.
The second-gen Celerio is predicted to be powered by an equivalent powertrains because the current-gen model: a 1.0-litre petrol engine (68PS/90Nm) with either a 5-speed MT or 5-speed AMT. Maruti is predicted to continue offering this engine with a CNG kit within the new Celerio. It could even be offered with a 1.2-litre petrol engine (83PS/113Nm) that gets an equivalent gearbox options because the smaller engine.
The new Celerio is certain to draw a premium over the present version that’s priced from Rs 4.41 lakh to Rs 5.68 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi). it’ll sit above the S-Presso and below the Wagon R in Maruti’s lineup and still fight it out with the Tata Tiago, Datsun GO, Hyundai Santro, and Maruti Ignis. it’s expected to be launched by the top of the year. Maruti is additionally expected to introduce a Celerio X version of the new-gen Celerio hatchback.