All-new Suzuki Celerio to make PH debut this week

Updated May 04, 2022 | Same topic: Automotive Industry Updates

The subcompact hatchback market is about to get more interesting.

It is an open secret that Suzuki Philippines will bring the all-new Celerio to the local market after we reported that some units arrived at the Batangas Port earlier this year. Now, the company has officially set the launch date of the next-gen subcompact hatchback which will happen this week.

Suzuki Celerio front view

All-new Suzuki Celerio

Suzuki Philippines remains mum about the specs Filipino car buyers can expect from the all-new model. It does get a new design that exudes a more contemporary approach with updates such as revamped headlights, a reworked grille, and reshaped body. Moreover, the leaked photos suggest that the new set of blacked-out wheels will be made available locally.

Looking at the Indian-spec Celerio where it first debuted, the new version is now larger. In turn, the cargo area has been expanded by as much as 40 percent, according to Suzuki. This improves the practicality of the Japanese subcompact hatchback, a vital characteristic for the market it will be competing in.

Suzuki Celerio interior view

Redesigned interior [Note: Photo shows Indian-spec Celerio]

A new 7-inch infotainment touchscreen, with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, is a feature that we can expect to see in the upcoming launch. It can keep passengers connected even when they are on the road. Safety-wise, the all-new model could be equipped with dual front airbags, a rear camera, reverse parking sensors, and hill-hold assist.

Under the hood, the upcoming Suzuki hatch could bring the next-gen 1.0-liter K10C 3-cylinder gasoline engine that puts out 66 horsepower and 89 Nm of torque. It makes less power than the outgoing 1.0-liter K10B engine but Suzuki said that the new engine has better thermal management and improved fuel efficiency assisted by the start-stop technology.

All-new Suzuki Celerio Philippine launchSuzuki Philippines is set to launch the all-new Celerio

In terms of transmission, the Indian-spec version discontinued the continuously variable transmission (CVT) in favor of a 5-speed automated manual transmission, or AGS (Auto Gear Shift). It is still unclear whether Suzuki Philippines will continue offering the CVT or introduce the AGS which is also seen in the Suzuki Dzire. Additionally, a 5-speed manual transmission is still available in the range.

The all-new Suzuki Celerio will make its Philippine debut on May 7, 2022, at 3:45 p.m. Suzuki Philippines will hold a live broadcast via its official Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok accounts.

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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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