New Suzuki Celerio now available – South African pricing and specifications

The new Suzuki Celerio is now available in South Africa at a starting price of R174,900.

This makes the compact hatchback one of the most affordable new cars on the market.

The third-generation Celerio is offered in GA and GL specifications, with a 1.0-litre petrol engine powering the range.

Equipment

The new Suzuki Celerio is a clear departure from the model it replaces in terms of both equipment and design.

Around the outside, the new model features a completely overhauled look with 14-inch steel wheels on the Celerio GA, and 15-inch alloys and front fog lamps on the Celerio GL.

Inside the cabin, every specification comes with a multifunction steering wheel, a multi-information driver display, a 12V power socket, an auto start-stop system, rear parking sensors, two airbags, and ABS with brake assist.

Furthermore, the range-topping GL boasts electric door mirrors, additional steering-wheel-mounted controls, electric windows, a USB port, central locking, and a 7-inch touchscreen with Bluetooth – with hill-hold control also being installed on the automatic variants.

Power

Driving the new Celerio is a 1.0-litre, naturally aspirated petrol engine providing 49kW and 89Nm.

Both the GA and GL can be bought with a five-speed manual gearbox, while the GL is also available in a five-speed automatic specification.

Combined fuel consumption for every model sits at a low 4.2l/100km, with the maximum claimed range on a single 35-litre tank is rated at 833km.

The new Suzuki then measures 3,695mm long, 1,600mm wide, and 1,560mm tall – making it longer and wider than the model it replaces.

This results in a maximum cargo capacity of 295 litres – up from 235 litres before.

Price

The South African pricing for the third-generation Suzuki Celerio line-up is as follows:

• Suzuki Celerio 1.0 GA – R174,900
• Suzuki Celerio 1.0 GL – R194,900
• Suzuki Celerio 1.0 GL Auto – R209,900

Along with this, you get a 5-year/200,000km mechanical warranty, 5-year/unlimited kilometre roadside assistance, and a 2-year/30,000km service plan.

Suzuki Celerio GL

Suzuki Celerio GA