Maruti Suzuki Celerio [2014-2017] User Reviews

I took test drive of around 11-12 cars before finalizing Celerio. 

It matched all the requirements I had.

Not too expensive, ample space for family of four, maruti's good service, peace of mind.

Exterior: Looks stylish yet simple. I have white color, it's a beauty if maintained well.

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort): Apart from it's shock-ups, rest is really nice. But then I remmeber when I swithced from Tata Nano to Celerio, I loved it's shock-ups, Now, I somehow don't as my expectations have increased from a vehicle. Apart from that, AC cooling is average, noise is minimum, seats are comfortable, has all required features without extra add-ons.

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox: Performance is simply great. Do not expect it to run like swift or ritz or pulse diesel, but for a family car and not a sport vehicle, the performance is above average. 

I used to get 17kmpl before first two services, after that it's maximum 13 on highways. Unacceptable ofcourse. But practically there is nothing anyone can do about it. Service center will just show fake concern and put blame on your driving etc etc. I anyway don't know of any petrol vehicle giving above 20 mileage than Tata Nano, so I guess I'll have to live with it.

Gearbox is smooth, nicely placed, no problems here.

Ride Quality & Handling: Again, the only issue is shock-ups. Otherwise all well. Please note that the shock-ups are same in other vehicles too, unless you go for a high end car like audi or merc. So, don't change your mind based on shock-up part. 

Final Words: I like the car overall. Not just because I have purchased it and I want to talk good about it. But honestly, after taking 12 cars for test drive, there must be something I found worth in going for this one. 

Areas of improvement: Its useless writing this section because if the companies cared enough, the basic things like mileage and shock-ups would be much better long ago. Probaly it's not feasible for companies to improve these two things anyway.

Exterior Looks good from Front as well sides. Back lookodd but its OK. Overall it looks good and have good apeal.

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) I have not much experiance of Cars... But I think dual tone interior looks goog. Boot space is sufficient enough. Storage space is alsi good. Overall compact car with good interior.

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox Engine is powerfull enough for city as well as on highway. Engine is silent and Gear box location also good and comfortable, just like SUV.

Ride Quality & Handling Riding quality and confirt is good. Manuovering of car is also easy.

Final Words Overall Good budget car for Family use... Its value for money.

Areas of improvement I think car should be deliverd with MUD flap, because without flap it looks ODD from back. So company should think of it. And like swift musid system should be there in VXI model. Its basic need of car now.

Exterior

 Looks really nice from the front and acceptable from the sides. Rear though looks pretty horrible.Addition of a spoiler can somewhat improve the appearance but still cant bring it to an acceptable level.

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort)

 Nice interiors with tons of space.Plastic quality is acceptable .Dashboard and steering design is nice , gives premium feel. Rear seat underthigh support is lacking though which could be a problem on long drives .Lots of bottle holders but glove box is tiny.Could have included another storage space in the dash.Some small storage areas for coins and knicknacks is useful. Big boot 235 litres is better than swift .

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox

 Engine is the same as Wagon r but much better tuned. Most of the low end flat spots in the k 10 b engine has beenimproved but not completely gone. Nice comfortable drive in city traffic. But cannot compete with the instant response of other 1.1 /1.2 L engines.

Ride Quality & Handling

 Very good suspension neither too hard nor too soft ( just about perfect) providing excellent ride quality. Handling and braking is assuring at high speeds. Good low speed handling allows to zip between city traffic.

Final Words

 Good hatch for the city.Nice and comfortable to drive.Spacious interiors. But dont expect hot performance of 1.1/1.2 L engines.

Areas of improvement  

 Rear looks should be brought to acceptable level.Remote bootlid opener is lacking (dont know why maruti didnot include this basic facility). Vxi manual trim should atleast include audio player , tilt steering adjustment  and OPTION for airbags and abs. Getting 14-14.5 kpl with a/c on most of the times. Not getting 16 kpl in city after second service would be disappointing.

Exterior Good at style with chrome grill at the front.

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) Good at cabin space. Boot space is too good. Seats are comfortable although I feel the quality of material could be made better.

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox Super smooth engine. Fuel economy is about 10-12 KMPL for new car and suppose to increase after 2nd or 3rd service.

Ride Quality & Handling Comfortable ride quality and handling is also cost effective.

Final Words Probably the best car at this budget. Maruti gives a very good service assurance and even after the service I have received multiple calls asking for my comments which I feel is very important as far as customer satisfaction is concerned.

Areas of improvement

1) Build quality is very cheap and that common for most of the Maruti Suzuki Vehicles. Maruti should seriously give a thought on this.

2) Music system is not provided for Vxi option although it is there in WagonR/K10 Vxi.

Exterior : it looks similar to other Hatch back cars, but the purpose of a car for a budget oriented family is not this. but however its not odd. its good enough

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) : Seating comfort is good, but the quality of plastic used in dashboard etc.., looks a bit cheap.

good boot space more than swift

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox : engine performance is good K10 engine, fuel economy is superb, earlier i use to get 18.8 Kmpl with A.C but now with suggestions of Petroleum conservation its giving 22.2 kmpl on the same road and on high way it crossed the claimed value of 23.1 kmpl it has given an avg of 24.7 kmpl with A.C + 2 persons and some luggage. i have got pics of mileages as well.

Ride Quality & Handling : easy and good

Final Words : worth going to celerio instead of going to higher end cars. Its my first car and felt really happy for having it. it gave the value to hard earn money which i used to buy this car

Areas of improvement : Gear box transmissions, interiors. some time (Rarely) gears swift is not soo smooth