2022 Suzuki Celerio on its way to shake up PH small hatchback segment 

Updated Mar 18, 2022 | Same topic: Automotive Industry Updates

These ones might already be heading to dealerships. 

As we’ve reported before, Suzuki Philippines will be launching the next-generation Celerio sometime soon. We even showed several pictures of the all-new hatchback model at the Batangas Port. More recently, spy shots were again taken of the new Celerio, and this time, several units were spotted on a car carrier truck. 

A picture of 2022 Suzuki Celerios loaded on a car carrier truck

We can assume these are heading to various Suzuki dealerships

To this end, we can assume that some of these are already on their way to dealerships. As such, its official launch is indeed imminent. Suzuki PH however, is yet to declare an official date for this event. 

Why is this a big deal? Well for those unaware, the Celerio nameplate has been one of the popular Suzukis in the Philippines. The previous version was one of the most affordable five-seater subcompact hatchbacks in the market, and yet it offered plenty for its price. With this, it was a hatchback market shaker for the brand. 

As for the specs of the upcoming 2022 Celerio, Suzuki PH is keeping mum. But if we consider the India-spec Celerio that was released last year, then the local version might come with the new 1.0-liter K10C inline-3 gasoline engine. It can produce up to 66 horsepower and 89 Nm of torque, and can either be paired with a five-speed manual tranny, or a five-speed automated manual gearbox. 

Another picture of several 2022 Celerio units on a carrier truck.

Let's wait a bit for Suzuki PH to release the official specs of the upcoming Celerio

Other possible features that may be carried over to the Philippine version are a seven-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, dual front airbags, anti-lock braking with electronic brakeforce distribution, and also hill-hold assist. 

With regards to its exterior design, it comes with a new front fascia that is more modern-looking than the previous model that was already dropped from the local market some time ago. It is also much larger, and yet it also has a more streamlined silhouette. 

Do you want to catch more updates on the upcoming 2022 Suzuki Celerio? Then keep it here on Philkotse

Know more about Suzuki Celerio 2024

Suzuki Celerio

The 2023 Suzuki Celerio is a subcompact hatchback. In the Philippine market, it has two variants. There’s the Celerio 1.0 MT, and the Celerio 1.0 AGS. These come at a price of Php 708,000 and Php 754,000, respectively.

Size-wise, the third-generation Celerio is 3,695mm long, 1,655mm wide, and 1,555mm in height. It also has a wheelbase length of 2,435mm, and a ground clearance of 170mm.

Under the hood, the 2023 Celerio uses a 1.0-liter K10C inline-3 gasoline engine capable of making up to 66 horsepower and 89 Nm of torque. It can either be paired to a five-speed manual gearbox, or an automated gear shift transmission (AGS).

Locally, the Celerio competes against the likes of the Toyota Wigo, Mitsubishi Mirage, Kia Picanto, Honda Brio, etc.
 

₱ 708,000 - ₱ 754,000

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Cesar G.B. Miguel

Cesar G.B. Miguel

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Cesar Guiderone B. Miguel was born and raised in Iligan City, Lanao Del Norte. He graduated in 2010 with a Bachelor of Arts in English degree from Mindanao State University - Iligan Institute of Technology. He previously worked as a freelance writer for various websites, as a member of the Iligan City Disaster Risk Reduction Management's training staff, and as a medical sales representative.

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